They plan to change the terms of “eOselya”: the interest rate will decrease for each child in the family. The program has also been expanded to include veterans.
Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan have purchased Strancally Castle and its 178-hectare estate. The family plans to preserve the castle and spend time there.
In the first half of the year, Ukrainians purchased around 1,500 residential properties in Spain, ranking 10th and 11th among foreign buyers. The average housing price reached a record €2,487 per square meter.
Ahead of the total solar eclipse on August 12, hotel prices in Reykjavik rose by 140%, while in A Coruña they more than doubled. A tourism boom has swept Iceland and Spain, where additional tourist spending of €342 million is expected.
The NBU reports that banks expect an increase in demand for all types of loans over the next 12 months. Growth is also forecast for mortgages for households.
The new DBN provide for more flexible approaches to design and smaller capacity of institutions. They will come into force on October 1, 2026.
In the first half of 2026, property owners paid almost UAH 6. 1 billion in tax, which is 8.6% more than last year. The largest amount came from Kyiv — UAH 1.2 billion.
In Ukraine, the right to free land acquisition remains, but during martial law, most new transfers are prohibited. Exceptions apply to owners of buildings on plots and destroyed real estate due to Russian aggression.
In June 2026, the most expensive housing is in Kyiv, Uzhhorod and Lviv, and the cheapest - in Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv and Sumy due to security risks.
In April 2026, Ukrainian banks issued 910 mortgage loans worth UAH 1. 7 billion. The largest number of loans were issued in the Kyiv region and the capital.
In January-May 2026, Ukrainians paid UAH 5. 5 billion in property tax, which is 12.9% more than last year. The largest revenues were provided by Kyiv and Kyiv region.
Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko reported that 3,000 IDP families from the temporarily occupied territories have purchased housing under the eRestoration program. The most vouchers were used in the Kyiv region.
A fire almost completely destroyed the luxurious Viva Dominicus Beach by Wyndham resort in the Dominican Republic. As a result of the incident, an Italian tourist died, and about 1,690 people were evacuated.
The government introduces a preferential mortgage єОселя for veterans and families of fallen heroes at 3% for the first 10 years. New norms for housing area have been established for all borrowers.
The government has defined a mechanism for purchasing housing for IDPs in rural areas using state funds. Priority will be given to large families and persons with disabilities.
Certificates are issued for destroyed property, while vouchers are provided to displaced veterans from occupied territories. Both types of assistance allow for the purchase of new housing.
The Parliament passed bill No. 15111-d, which reduces the Personal Income Tax (PIT) rate for real estate landlords. Now, instead of 18%, property owners will pay 5%.
In 2026, an apartment gift agreement requires notarization and payment of state duty. A zero tax rate applies to close relatives.
The Cabinet of Ministers has increased the compensation period for hosting IDPs without documents to 90 days. 833 million UAH has been allocated for housing for children's homes in 2026.
The startup Bot Company has been sued for damaging a residence in San Francisco during robot tests. The owner is seeking $12,000 for ruined appliances.
Due to the energy crisis, Ukrainians are en masse exchanging apartments for houses. Autonomy and private land have become the top priorities in the real estate market.
In March, banks issued 808 mortgage loans totaling UAH 1. 5 billion. The highest number of residential properties purchased through mortgages was recorded in Kyiv and the Kyiv region.
The Supreme Court of Italy has ruled that hotels are not required to provide free water. The judges determined that the law does not mandate establishments to provide such a service.
Permission from guardianship authorities is no longer required for children to receive property free of charge. The changes apply to the gifting of real estate and vehicles.
In Madrid, thousands of people are protesting against the rising cost of rent, which has increased by 50% over five years. Participants are demanding a reduction in housing prices.
Labour plans to introduce a tourist levy to support municipalities. Regional mayors in England are considering a tax of up to £300.
To register an inheritance for housing, documents regarding death, ownership, and family ties are required. Lost papers are restored through duplicates or the court.
The government will update the terms of eOselia, under which loans worth 45 billion UAH have already been issued. For IDPs, a compensation of 70% of the down payment and payments for the first year is provided.
During the first four months of 2026, local budgets received UAH 15. 8 billion in land tax. The highest amounts were paid in the Dnipropetrovsk region and Kyiv.
Construction delays among Russia's top developers have risen to 15%, and 93% of new apartments have defects. High interest rates and debts are leading the industry toward a total collapse.