The reason for this is that the plan to lease has been overstated, - says head of department property, Vladimir Silkin. - This is the result of years of lies and lack of a database. As a consequence - the implementation of plans knowingly inflated by the sale of city property. Only for 2001-2003 has sold nearly 3 million sq.m. Continuation of this policy would lead to the complete sale of city real estate in the coming years.

Meanwhile, this year the department property will need to earn 15 billion rubles. Due to what he will do it? First of all - by raising rental rates. This year, the fee for using the urban space has increased by 25% for privileged categories and 50% for all others. Thus, the minimum preferential rate now stands at 760 rubles per square meter ($ 27) per year. Small businesses now pay 1,541 rubles per square meter ($ 55), and commercial companies - 3336 rubles per square meter ($ 119). However, this applies only to those whose term contracts not yet expired. "Newbie" is forced to rent space at market rates. Today, the premises of the `cheap` P on the market shall be an average of 250-350 dollars per sq.m per year, Class B - about $ 500, Class A - $ 750. Moreover, to significantly increase revenues from the lease, part of the premises put up for auction. As a result, as recognized by Vladimir Silkin, premises in the central areas went under the hammer sometimes at rates above market - 1500-1800 USD per sq.m.

In addition, the city authorities plan to reduce the number of privileged categories of tenants. Almost exactly preferences will lose small businesses, working in a highly competitive, - trade, tourism, consumer services. Already this year they will have to look for accommodation at the auctions.

This will decide on the one hand, the problems of a particular region, on the other hand, the winner will be determined not official, and the market, - said Vladimir Silkin. - Today, 70% of the area occupied by the privileged categories. As a result, the highest number of violations of the lease - for the privileged categories. For them and the largest debt payment. I would argue that most of the "beneficiaries" is not working for the city, and represents the interests of specific organizations. Providing for a penny a huge area, we are because of this we can not find space organizations that really need the residents and the city.

Will seek resources through the reorganization of enterprises belonging to the city. Those who do not bring in revenue, will either be eliminated or given to private hands.

Today, of the 605 companies with a share of the city, only 7% pay dividends above operating expenses, - said Vladimir Silkin. - We are not satisfied with the situation when we get to 1 ruble equity 2 penny of income. It's easier to sell those shares and put money in the bank.