Snowfalls have begun in the Carpathians, which will allow the ski season to open, which usually starts at the end of November. However, despite the late start of the season, housing prices remain unchanged, and demand is lower than last year.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko announced that institutions hosting IDPs will receive compensation for utility services. The changes include compensation without IDP status, accounting for the actual period of stay, simplifying expense verification, and increasing the norm for social housing area.
Over 11 months of this year, local budgets received UAH 41. 4 billion in land payments, which is 15.3% more than last year. Dnipropetrovsk region, Kyiv, Odesa and Lviv regions provided the largest revenues.
Prices for winter holidays in the Carpathians vary significantly: from UAH 150,000 for 5 nights for two near Bukovel to UAH 10,000 in Vorokhta. UNN analyzed accommodation offers near the Bukovel ski resort, revealing different price categories and comfort levels.
Almost 6,300 people will receive eRecovery housing certificates worth UAH 8. 8 billion. In total, over 67,000 families have already received compensation worth UAH 31.5 billion.
In occupied Mariupol, a systemic scheme is operating to redistribute property that Russian entrepreneurs restored at their own expense after 2022. After the completion of the work, the legal status of the objects remains undefined, and the property is transferred to loyal structures.
A 7-meter gingerbread replica of the house from the movie "Home Alone" appeared in Los Angeles and entered the Guinness Book of Records. The edible installation, 17.5 m long, 12.5 m wide, and 7.7 m high, was created by Disney+ and Hulu for the film's 35th anniversary.
Moving is stressful for pets because they need routine. Redfin explained how to make moving safer and less stressful for animals.
The Ministry of Finance of Ukraine reported that the procedure for providing compensation to military personnel under the eOselia program has not yet been developed. The law provided for compensation of 50% of the first installment and additional payments after the first and second year of service.
In Yalta, the lands of the Ai-Petri plateau, intended for the development of skiing, are massively being turned into private development. Despite promises to demolish illegal structures, no demolition has yet taken place.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko announced that the completion of work on the "Mostytska" metro station in its main structures is expected in 2026. The contractor is working around the clock at 6 construction sites, and the right tunnel from "Mostytska" to "Syrets" and part of the ventilation units have already been built.
Donald Trump estimated the new White House ballroom, which could also host inaugurations, at up to $400 million. The project, funded by private donations, includes 5-inch glass windows and the demolition of the East Wing.
The Northern Commercial Court of Appeal upheld the decision to return the Tereshchenko Estate's outbuilding to the communal ownership of Kyiv. The premises, located in the late 19th-century architectural monument, were previously illegally transferred to a private entity.
Businessman John Cooper, who bought Michael Jordan's estate for $9. 5 million, plans to create an "immersive" museum. This has raised concerns among local residents and the city council about the commercialization of the property.
The Ukrainian government has approved a decision that will allow 18,000 Ukrainian families to obtain housing under the "eOselia" program. The Ministry of Finance will issue UAH 30 billion in government bonds to provide resources.
Spain has fined Airbnb 64 million euros for advertising unlicensed apartments. This is part of the country's fight against housing unaffordability caused by tourist demand.
The EU approves its first-ever Affordable Housing Plan to combat rising prices. It will focus on freeing up public funds and regulating tourist apartments.
The Cabinet of Ministers has updated the indicators of the average cost of repair works for calculating compensation for damaged housing within the framework of the eRecovery program. The resolution comes into force on January 5, 2026, which will allow for a more accurate accounting of current market prices and will increase the amount of compensation.
The norm on mandatory registration of residential lease agreements has been removed from draft law No. 12377. The Verkhovna Rada plans to adopt it next week and is also considering lowering tax rates for landlords.
The Government of Ukraine has adopted a decision that will allow mobilized military personnel to apply for a mortgage under the "eOselia" program at 3% per annum. This creates equal opportunities for all military personnel, with limits set on housing area.
In Kyiv, on December 10 at 10:00, Bessarabsky Market reopened in test mode after renovation. The classic market remains, there will be a food hall with world cuisines and a bar.
The "Mostytska" metro station will receive a new name before its opening, as the current one is a project name and incorrect. Kyiv residents will be able to choose the final option from three proposed ones in the "Kyiv Digital" application in 2026.
US President Donald Trump has hired a new architectural firm, Shalom Baranes Associates, to oversee the design of his new ballroom. This came after disagreements with the initial designer, McCrery Architects, regarding the project's size and timeline.
Poland plans to introduce mandatory registration for apartments rented on a daily basis, with the assignment of an individual number. Ads without a number will be prohibited, and decisions on permitting short-term rentals will be made by communities and local self-government bodies.
Over 10,000 IDPs from temporarily occupied territories have applied for housing vouchers. The highest demand was recorded in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, Kyiv, and Zaporizhzhia, with most applicants coming from Donetsk and Luhansk Oblasts.
A new state support program for veteran IDPs is being launched in Ukraine, allowing them to receive a housing voucher for UAH 2 million through "Diia". The funds can be used to purchase housing, invest in a new building, or arrange a mortgage; applications can be submitted starting December 1.
The Ministry of Justice of Ukraine reported that a civil marriage does not provide the same rights and guarantees as an officially registered marriage. To inherit the property of a deceased partner, it is necessary to prove the fact of cohabitation for 5 years and satisfy other court requirements.
The Ministry of Community Development has announced a call for applications from local self-government bodies to participate in a pilot project to create a municipal fund of affordable rental housing. The project's funding involves attracting 100 million euros from the European Investment Bank and the European Commission.
The government has simplified the procedure for receiving compensation under the "eRecovery" program for co-owned housing. This will allow one of the co-owners to apply for assistance, even if the other cannot be reached.
In September, mortgages on the secondary real estate market rose to 9. 37%, while on the primary market the rate remained unchanged. Banks issued 851 mortgage loans for UAH 1.6 billion, of which 62.5% are accounted for by the primary market.
