A recent survey of banks by the National Bank of Ukraine highlights a clear market trend: the primary real estate market is now the main driver of demand, with the highest concentration of activity traditionally found in the capital region.
However, the Civil Code outlines two clear exceptions — cases when an heir is considered to have accepted the inheritance without any additional paperwork. This “automatic acceptance” is especially relevant for those dealing with residential property.
Finland has become one of the first European countries where digital infrastructure directly affects the residential real estate market. Excess heat generated by data centers, bitcoin mining farms, and AI computing facilities is increasingly used to heat residential neighborhoods, apartment buildings, and public facilities.
At the same time, Ukraine is also intensifying discussions around bringing its rental housing market out of the shadow economy. One of the key proposed tools is a revision of tax policy for residential rentals.
Ukraine is preparing a large-scale overhaul of its housing policy that could significantly change the rules governing apartments and residential buildings.
Ukraine is launching a new housing support program for internally displaced persons (IDPs) who lost access to their homes in temporarily occupied territories. Starting December 1, eligible citizens will be able to apply for a housing voucher worth up to ₴2 million.