#Real Estate

In Ukraine, buying an apartment in a new building without losing your money is helped by document verification: since 2022, future apartments are registered before the building is put into operation. We break down where to check the register and the portal.

Ukraine's STA has clarified the conditions for exemption from the real estate tax for owners of housing damaged as a result of hostilities. The exemption applies to Category II and III objects provided there is an entry in the state damage register.

Before winter, tenants of self-sufficient homes need to lock into the contract who pays for the generator and consumables. RBC-Ukraine experts explain a fair formula for splitting costs and typical rental terms.

Attorney Ivan Topor explained how personal income tax and the military levy are calculated in Ukraine in 2026 on the sale and gifting of property: the rate varies from 0 to 18% depending on the period of ownership, the sequential number of the transaction within the year, and the degree of kinship between the donor and the recipient.

In July 2026, demand for rental housing in Ukraine varied significantly by region: houses led in the central oblasts, rooms in the west, and in the south demand was held back by security. Listing reach metrics grew compared with 2025.

From August 1, 2026, Ukrzaliznytsia raised freight tariffs by 30%, while strikes on infrastructure and warehouses are forcing developers to change their supply chains. This is driving up costs and prices for primary housing.

On September 18, 2026, the urbanism festival SEPTEMBER FEST will be held at A-STATION in Kyiv: more than 150 speakers and around 5,000 guests will discuss development, architecture, and the quality of the urban environment.

State-owned Oschadbank and Ukreximbank have put Kyiv's Gulliver shopping mall up for open auction with a starting price of $207 million. The proceeds will be directed to the state budget in the form of taxes and dividends.

Competition for one-room apartments in Ukraine in the rental market is almost four times higher than when buying. In Cherkasy Oblast, a single rental listing receives up to 40 responses.

Realtor Max Marsh explained why demanding payment of a 50–100% monthly rent commission during an independent apartment search is a manipulation, and for which services an agent truly has the right to receive payment.

The U.S. Commerce Department reported that construction starts fell 12.4% in July to 1.239 million units, below forecasts. Meanwhile, production rose 0.2% on a wave of AI and defense investment.

In Zhytomyr, housing prices have reached critical levels: one-bedroom apartments have risen by 15%, and rent consumes up to 56% of a salary. Experts have calculated that buying a home now requires saving for more than 11 years.

🏠 Kyiv Real Estate Market in 2026: prices for one-bedroom apartments rose by 3% to $74.7k, but demand fell by 17%. In the Pechersk district, prices soared by 14%, while in Darnytskyi and Dniprovskyi — they fell. The number of listings decreased by 18%. #realestate #kyiv #economy

🏗️ Mariupol 2026: Russia is actively building up the occupied city, offering mortgages at 2%. Law enforcement officers and officials are snapping up apartments; prices have risen by 30% despite criticism of construction quality. 🇷🇺🏠

🏠 Deadline September 1: property owners must pay tax on 'excess square meters'. 🔹 Tax is paid only for area exceeding 60 sq. m (apartment) or 120 sq. m (house). 🔹 Rate: up to 120 UAH per 1 sq. m. 🔹 Example: for a 100 sq. m apartment, pay 4800 UAH (for 40 excess meters). ⚠️ Fines for late payment: from 5% to 10% + penalty. 🚫 If renting out — exemption is lost, pay for everything! #taxes #realestate #Ukraine2026

🏠 Cherkasy Real Estate Market in 2026: Resale prices rose by 15%, two-bedroom apartment rents increased by 29%. To save for a two-bedroom apartment, you need to set aside your salary for 10 years. New developments see a price boom in the business class (+13%). #RealEstate #Cherkasy #Prices

🏗️ The Carpathians have become Ukraine's new financial fortress. Due to military risks and banks refusing to fund "excavation" stages, developers are massively shifting to income-generating real estate. 📈 By the end of 2025, there were 105 aparthotel projects in the country, 86% of which are in the West. 💰 Investors from Kyiv and the south are outsourcing management to professionals, reducing risks. 🔒 The market is growing: from 12 projects in 2023 to 30 in 2024. #realestate #investments #carpathians #economy #ukraine

🏠 Prices for new builds in Ukraine in 2026 are rising not only due to the cost of the "shell" but also due to the increase in renovation costs. 📉 Experts warn: the price per square meter is just the beginning. 💰 Basic renovation now costs 9–14 thousand UAH/m², while complex renovation can reach 30 thousand UAH/m². 🔍 For a 50 m² apartment, the renovation budget can equal the price of the property. ✅ Housing with ready-made finishing is becoming more profitable, but requires careful inspection of the package. #realestate #renovation #newbuilds #economy #2026