Price Increase for Real Estate in Transcarpathia
Transcarpathia is experiencing a significant rise in real estate prices, leading to old Khrushchyovkas becoming more expensive than new buildings without repairs. The reason for this is the high demand for housing ready for immediate occupancy. Since the full-scale war began, real estate prices in the region have doubled, significantly impacting the market.
Today, a one-room apartment in Transcarpathia costs from one million hryvnias. Rent in the region has reached the level of the capital, indicating market activity and changes in consumer demand. Apartments with completed renovations sell the best, even if they are located in old buildings. This confirms experts' opinions that old parquet and even old toilets in Khrushchyovkas are becoming an advantage for buyers looking for quick occupancy opportunities.
Changes in Perception of Living Conditions
Currently, the highest demand is observed for small apartments in new buildings, but necessarily with repairs. As expert Halyna Buchko noted:
'Now it turns out that a Khrushchyovka can be more expensive, and it is sold only for the reason that even if it has old parquet, it is there, even if it has an old toilet, it is there, and you can move in right away.' - Halyna Buchko
These factors indicate changes in the perception of living conditions in Transcarpathia, where readiness for immediate occupancy is becoming increasingly important for buyers.
The rise in real estate prices in Transcarpathia reflects national trends related to the war in Ukraine and changes in consumer behavior. The issue of housing is becoming particularly relevant for people looking for safe and ready-to-occupy options, highlighting the importance of factors such as the availability of repairs. This may indicate new priorities in housing choices, where the speed of occupancy and readiness for living become decisive criteria for buyers.