The Secondary Real Estate Market Rises to First Place: Why Ukrainians Choose Ready Housing

The Secondary Real Estate Market in Ukraine

The secondary real estate market in Ukraine is gaining popularity among buyers who prefer ready housing due to the possibility of quick moving in. An OLX Real Estate survey showed that most Ukrainians choose ready apartments. In particular, 24% of potential buyers prefer exclusively ready apartments, while 61% consider both new buildings and the secondary market. Only 14% of respondents are interested exclusively in housing in the primary market.

Demand for Secondary Real Estate

Regions with the highest demand for secondary real estate include Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, Uzhhorod, and Kyiv. These cities demonstrate activity in purchasing ready housing, indicating a shift in preferences among Ukrainians in choosing homes. Additionally, 85% of tenants choose apartments based on price, 72% based on the area of location, and 68% based on convenient transportation connections or proximity to work.

The average cost of housing in Kyiv in 2025 is projected to be around 30 thousand hryvnias. In other cities, such as Uzhhorod and Lviv, the average costs are 20,700 hryvnias and 19,500 hryvnias respectively. These figures confirm the trend of growing interest in the secondary real estate market, as ready housing becomes an increasingly attractive option for Ukrainians.

The rising interest in the secondary real estate market in Ukraine may be linked to economic factors such as price stability for ready housing and reduced risks associated with purchasing new buildings. Many buyers prefer to have the ability to quickly move into ready apartments, which likely increases demand for this segment of the market. This trend may influence the strategies of developers and investors in the near future.