Main points
- Since January 2021, the principle of unity of the house and the land on which it is built has been in effect in Ukraine, which guarantees the inseparability of their ownership.
- When transferring ownership of a house, the new owner simultaneously receives the right to own or use the land on which the house is located.
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In Ukraine, the principle of unity of the house and the plot on which it is built operates. This norm has been fully operational in Ukraine since January 2021 and guarantees the inseparability of the house and the land beneath it.
Whose land is 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.
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 ownership of land transfer to another person?
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.
Important! 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 transferred the right of ownership to such share of the land plot. Similarly, the corresponding share of the land plot shall be transferred to the right of ownership to the acquirer of the real estate property in the event of his acquisition of a share in the case of joint ownership of such property.
How much do you have to pay to re-register a house in the village in March 2026?
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Re-registration of a house in Ukraine involves payment of income tax (5% for the seller), military duty (5% for the seller), and Pension Fund duty (1% for the buyer).
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Additional costs include appraiser services (approximately 1,000 hryvnias), notary services (from 10,000 hryvnias in Kyiv), and a registration fee, which depends on the completion time.