Although more than half of Ukrainians are still not interested in investing in real estate in frontline areas, research published by the RBC-Ukraina portal shows that an increasing share of Ukrainians are considering it.
Increase in interest in apartments by up to 72%
According to the RBC-Ukraina portal, the biggest increase in interest concerns three-room apartments. It was 72%. These are units located in districts that directly border the front, even those where fighting is still ongoing. This includes Sumy, Zaporozhye, and Dnipro-Peretovsk districts.
Three-room apartments are not the only type of property attracting Ukrainian interest. Interest in two-room apartments rose by 55%. Potential buyers cite low property prices as a major advantage, driven by ongoing hostilities nearby. Investors hope for a large and quick profit once the conflict ends.
Interestingly, if Ukrainians decided to buy an apartment, it would be a secondary market property. This was the answer of 54% of respondents. Only 27% would be interested in buying from a developer. Most respondents preferred a single-family house in a city, with 64% expressing that preference.
48% of respondents said they could spend up to $15,000 on a property purchase. 39% could spend a much higher amount, between $15,000 and $30,000.
Ukrainians want guarantees
The study by RBC-Ukraina shows that potential investments in eastern districts are not made without thought. 54% of respondents would not invest in that area for now. 34% said they would invest in real estate there, but only once security improves. 28% expect a state guarantee that if their property is destroyed they will receive financial compensation.
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