How many Ukrainians plan to buy a home in 2025

How many Ukrainians plan to buy a home in 2025: survey data

According to an OLX survey, only 12% of Ukrainians plan to buy a home in 2025. This amounts to approximately 2.4 million potential buyers among the adult population (given that there are about 20.3 million solvent citizens aged 18 and over in Ukraine).

Key findings from the survey:

64% - do not plan to buy property in 2025.

24% are considering a purchase within the next 5 years.

12% are ready to buy a home in 2025.

Motivation of buyers:

46% want to improve their living conditions.

23% are planning to move.

22% - consider property as an investment.

17% hope for affordable loan programmes (e.g. eOselya).

10% - lost their homes due to the war.

Buyers' budgets:

46% - up to $30 thousand.

34% - $30-60 thousand.

16% - $60-150 thousand.

4% - over $150 thousand.

Sources of financing:

55% - own funds.

25% - the state programme "eOselya".

20% - other loan products.

Demand for rent:

Due to the devaluation of the hryvnia and rising property prices, many Ukrainians are choosing to rent:

Demand for long-term rentals increased by 8.4% (compared to 2023).

24% of potential buyers are considering rental properties.

Factors important when choosing a home:

62% - access to infrastructure (hospitals, shops).

52% - autonomous heating.

34% - autonomous water supply.

33% - generator or alternative energy source.

31% - availability of a bomb shelter.

Expectations regarding prices:

31% expect prices to stabilise.

27% expect a rise in price, which will make the purchase less profitable.

In 2025, the real estate market in Ukraine will remain limited due to economic and military factors, but 2.4 million potential buyers may support demand, especially in the affordable housing segment and if credit programmes stabilise.