In Kharkiv, there is a wide choice of real estate that can be selected according to the level of comfort, the price category, the number of floors, and the type of market (primary or secondary).
Where to buy an apartment in Kharkiv
Real estate prices depend heavily on the district. The most popular ones are:
- Moskovskyi;
- Shevchenkivskyi;
- Kholodnohirskyi.
The largest residential area of the city — Saltovka — is located in Moskovskyi district. Well-developed transport infrastructure, shopping centers, sports complexes, schools, supermarkets, out-patient hospitals, and markets, including the largest one in Ukraine — Barabashovo.
Shevchenkivskyi district is chosen by those who want to be closer to the city center, to have universities within walking distance, as well as theaters, restaurants, museums, and parks. Alekseyevka — an outer-lying residential district, which is under construction at the moment — has completely developed transport interchange and social infrastructure.
Kholodnohirskyi district is in the old area of the city. There are many centuries-old buildings, a private sector, modern residential complexes, Tsentralny Rynok (market), many office buildings, enterprises, schools, and hospitals.
Price of apartments in Kharkiv
The average price for 1 sq m of housing is $710. The lowest price threshold is $490, the upper one is $1000 per 1 sq m.
One-room apartments in the center of Kharkiv cost $38,000-40,000; the price on the outskirts starts from $17,000; two-room apartments — about $45,000 in the center; $25,000-35,000 in residential areas; three-room apartments — $50,000-60,000 in the center, and around $40,000 in residential areas.
The sale of apartments in Kharkiv is possible only if the foreign buyer is over the age of 18. It is required to provide the passport of your country of origin or a residence permit in Ukraine. The process of getting a residence permit or citizenship is quite simple.
The conditions are approximately the same as in other countries. A foreigner with a residence permit is equal in rights to a Ukrainian, which means that they can take out loans, including the loan for the purchase of real estate.