As reported by Open4Business, more than two-thirds of Ukrainians who plan to purchase apartment, consider the availability of backup power supply and autonomous heating, according to the results of the "OLX Real Estate" survey.
According to the study, backup power supply in case of power outages is considered important by 68% of potential buyers compared to 49% in 2025. Thus, over the course of a year, the share of buyers who pay attention to the energy independence of the house immediately increased by 19 percentage points. The availability of autonomous heating is also important for 68% of respondents.
"Energy sustainability has actually reached the same level as many "traditional" characteristics of an apartment and house," OLX notes.
At the same time, the main criterion when buying an apartment remains its price - 82% of respondents called the price important. In second place is the total area of housing - 79%.
The number of rooms and the area of the city are taken into account by 77% of potential buyers. Good planning or repair, as well as the stage of readiness of the object are important for 76% of respondents, the infrastructure and appearance of the house - for 73%, the floor - for 72%.
At the same time, the war significantly changed the requirements of Ukrainians for real estate security. The distance from strategic objects is taken into account by 67% of potential buyers, and the presence of shelter directly in the house is important for 60%.
At the same time, the traditional advantages of housing location have less weight. Proximity to the metro was called important by 46% of respondents, and location near the city center by 45%.
The main reason for buying real estate remains the desire to change existing living conditions - this motive was named by 47% respondents. Another 42% want to get their own separate space, 23% plan to move to a more spacious home, 20% consider the purchase as a way to raise the standard of living, and 11% want to change the area of residence.
The investment component remains significant, but it is inferior to the purchase of housing for personal needs. 28% of potential buyers consider real estate as an investment. In particular, 19% expect to receive income from the rental or resale of the property in the future.
thirds.Source: "OLX Real Estate" research.
