Main points
- Ukrainian legislation provides that when purchasing real estate, ownership of the land plot under it is transferred to the new owner without changing its intended purpose.
- Foreigners may acquire ownership rights to non-agricultural land plots in the event of the purchase of real estate on these plots.
Who owns the land under the house / Photo by Pexels
The legislation in Ukraine provides for the principle of unity of the house and the plot on which it is built. Thanks to this principle, which has been in effect for 5 years, there is an inseparability of the house and the land on which it stands.
Who owns the land under the house?
The Civil Code of Ukraine states that a person who acquires ownership of a real estate object, the ownership of which is registered in accordance with the procedure established by law, simultaneously transfers ownership or the right to use the land plot on which such an object is located.
At this time, there is no change in its intended purpose to the extent and under the conditions established for the previous owner of the land plot, in the manner and under the conditions specified by law.
Important! Article 120 of the Land Code of Ukraine defines exactly how the right to a land plot is transferred in the event of acquisition of ownership rights to a building located on it, its economic management, and operational management (except for an apartment building).
How does land transfer to another owner?
Acquire ownership of land plots on the basis of purchase:
- under a contract of sale, rent, gift, exchange, and other civil law agreements;
- in the case of free transfer from state and municipal property;
- in the case of privatization of land plots that were previously provided to individuals for use;
- in case of acceptance of inheritance;
- in the event of allocation in kind (on the ground) of their land share (share).
Foreigners and stateless persons may acquire ownership rights to non-agricultural land plots in the event of the acquisition of real estate objects located on the land plots.
If an individual or legal entity of private law acquires ownership of a residential building (except for an apartment building) located on a land plot that is privately owned by the previous owner, the ownership of such land plot simultaneously transfers to the acquirer of the real estate object without changing its intended purpose.
Please note! At the same time, if the previous owner owned a share in the land plot in the right of joint ownership, the new owner of the real estate property shall be granted ownership of such share of the land plot. Similarly, the corresponding share of the land plot shall be granted ownership to the acquirer of the real estate property in the event of his acquisition of a share in the joint ownership of such property.
How much will Ukrainians pay to renovate a house in 2026?
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When re-registering a house in Ukraine, you will have to pay taxes: income tax 5%, military duty 5%, Pension Fund duty 1%.
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The costs also include the services of an appraiser (about 1,000 hryvnias) and a notary (from 10,000 hryvnias in Kyiv), as well as a state duty of 1% of the transaction amount.