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Interest in Newbuildings in Western Ukraine Regions Grows
The market of primary real estate in western Ukrainian regions has seen a change in demand. Despite Lviv remaining the top destination for property searches, interest in newbuildings is increasing in Uzhhorod and Ternopil. The analysis by the DIM.RIA center shows how prices and the cost of purchasing a newbuilding apartment in these regions have changed. In 2026, 83% of Ukrainians consider newbuildings for personal accommodation, while 17% view them as an investment. Buyers favor ready-to-move apartments or high-quality objects. Key factors in choosing a newbuild include safety, autonomy, and the reliability of the construction company. From January to May 2026, interest in newbuildings in Ukraine increased by 25% in terms of the number of views. Despite this decrease, the number of views in September 2026 was 3% higher than in January 2026. This indicates that overall interest in the primary real estate market has not significantly changed over this period. Lviv remains the leader in terms of the absolute number of searches in western regions. The structure of demand for newbuildings varies significantly depending on the city. In most cities, one- and two-bedroom apartments are the most popular. The most popular type of newbuildings are comfort-class apartments, ranging from 59% to 65% in different regions. In Lviv, the most popular type of newbuildings is business-class, accounting for 28% of all views. In Ternopil, the most popular type is economy-class, accounting for 8% of all views in the city. In the past year, the average price per square meter on the primary real estate market has increased in various regions.