Golden Index of Residential Real Estate in Tashkent

How many ounces of gold does it take to buy the average apartment in Tashkent? Or, How much do we pay in real terms?

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ValueMonth-to-dateYear-to-date
GRIT24.07-2.81%-19.04%


Methodology

In computing Golden Index the following is conducted:

  1. Calculate arithmetic mean of apartments (1 - 4 room apartments)
  2. Take median of means resulting in step 1 and divide by average of London Gold Bullion Market PM Gold Fix

Gold data source: usagold.com

Why Gold?

Fiat money represents nominal values of real estate. Thus, by merely tracking ups and downs of nominal prices, one cannot state whether we pay more or less in real terms.

To break away with nominal price of real estate and present it in real terms, we need to match it with an object that is not susceptible to, and serves as a cushion against unsound monetary policy.

Readers' Comments (5 comments)

Gary Beck, Risk Officer, CNH International SA said on Sun, 20 Jun 2010 17:29:39 +0500:

A remarkable website and outstanding resource for both households and real estate professionals in Tashkent. It could very well set the standard.

Ravshonbek Otojanov, PhD Researcher, London Metroplitan University said on Sun, 20 Jun 2010 17:30:32 +0500:

This index - a reliable source of information for property investors and realtors, a guide for home buyers and a source of sample data for researchers like me - is as valuable as gold itself.

Bakhodir Akhmedov, senior lecturer at “Kelajak Ilmi” said on Sun, 20 Jun 2010 17:30:54 +0500:

Precious metals, such as gold and silver, acted as a reliable store of wealth for thousands of years and considered to be a highly liquid asset. Gold is traditionally seen as a hedge against inflation. The loss of value in holding cash is clear in every world currency. Even though, on average in nominal prices real estate outperformed gold for the last 70 years, yet still gold provides better pricing rather then nominal pricing in fiat currency.

Jon Shonazarov, France Publications, Inc. said on Sun, 20 Jun 2010 17:31:31 +0500:

Useful information for households and brokers.

Atabek Saatkulov, regular reader said on Sun, 20 Jun 2010 17:31:59 +0500:

Excellent example of individual effort that makes for a great housing report. Well on its way to becoming a preferred source to consult with for buyers, sellers, and industry professionals.

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Market summary

# roomsPriceChange
1-room$ 17,267 3.35 %
2-room$ 25,691 -0.57 %
3-room$ 35,4870.83 %
4-room$ 40,593-0.62 %