Purchasing a One-Bedroom Apartment in Kyiv: From Search to Moving In

The intention to buy a one-bedroom apartment in Kyiv is an important and responsible decision. The entire process, from searching for real estate to moving in, takes a lot of time, money, and nerves. Many questions arise - how to find the ideal apartment that meets personal needs, budget, and taste? How to organize the move without stress and chaos? AXIS real estate agency will try to provide comprehensive answers.

It is worth considering the following factors:

Location of work or study. Choose a neighborhood that will be convenient to get to the office or educational institution. Determine what types of transport can be used. Estimate the distance and time on the road.

Interests and hobbies. Find out if there are places nearby for recreation, entertainment, sports, cultural, and educational institutions.

Family and children. Choose a neighborhood where near the home there are kindergartens, schools, hospitals, pharmacies, shops, playgrounds. Make sure it is safe and comfortable to live with children.

Budget. Find out in which neighborhoods the average price for a one-bedroom apartment matches your possibilities. Calculate what additional expenses you will have for utilities, transportation.

The most popular districts in Kyiv:

Pechersk – one of the most prestigious and expensive districts of the city, where many historical monuments, government institutions, business centers, and elite residential complexes are located. However, be prepared for the high cost of the apartment itself and the utility services in it. Also, it is possible problems with parking, traffic jams, noise, and pollution.

Golosiivsky – the greenest and most ecological place in Kyiv, where the National Nature Park "Golosiivsky," many forests, and lakes are located. The area seems to be created for nature, fresh air, and tranquility lovers. But the district is quite far from the city center, so you will spend a lot of time on the road.

Osokorky – a district with a long history, where there are many new buildings, shopping areas, and office spaces. Also, the famous Osokorky water bodies are located here. The locality has a convenient connection with the center of Kyiv by metro, buses, and minibuses.

Obolon – a district that combines industry and natural beauty. Here is located one of the most popular places in the capital – Obolon Embankment, where you can walk or ride a bicycle, enjoying the amazing landscapes of the Dnipro river.

You can also buy a one-bedroom apartment in any other district of the capital. AXIS real estate agency  offers to review current offers in the constantly updated and refreshed database

Once you have decided on the area where you want to buy a home, it's time to start looking for specific offers. There are two main ways - classifieds websites or contacting a real estate agency.

The Internet is a convenient and accessible tool for searching for housing. Here you can view ads, photos, reviews, compare prices, conditions, and characteristics of apartments. For this purpose, there are many thematic websites and platforms available to users.

A real estate agency is a professional organization that provides services for buying and selling apartments. If you do not want to search for housing on your own, or if you do not have enough time, experience, or knowledge for this, it is better to turn to professionals. Cooperation with a real estate agency has the following advantages:

Time-saving. The company already has a ready database of real estate in Kyiv. Specialists are able to quickly select the optimal options that meet your criteria and organize viewings at a convenient time for you. They will also accompany negotiations and the document signing process when buying.

Money-saving. Realtors will help choose an apartment that has a favorable price, conduct negotiations with the seller, get a discount, etc.

Nerve-saving. Working with professionals protects against fraud, conflicts, mistakes, and risks that often arise when buying a home. Agency specialists check all documents, the condition, and legal status of the apartment, and also provide timely legal, technical consultation, and support.

It is quite clear that everyone can use different methods to search for their future home, depending on their situation, desires, and possibilities. In both cases, you can get a lot of useful information, advice, and recommendations.

This is a very important stage that requires attentiveness, objectivity, and critical thinking. Personally visit the apartments you are considering for purchase, and check them against various criteria, such as:

The overall condition of the housing. Is there renovation in the apartment? What is the quality of materials, furniture, appliances? What are the necessary communications: electricity, water supply, heating, sewage, internet, telephone? Is there air conditioning, a boiler, filters, auxiliary rooms - balcony/loggia, basement, garage?

Layout. Find out the area of the premises. Carefully consider the layout of the rooms, kitchen, bathroom, corridor. Is there enough space for furniture, appliances, belongings? Inquire in advance with professionals if it is possible to replan, reconstruct, or add on, and how easy it is to obtain permission for such changes?

Location. What floor is the apartment on and what is the type of building? Year of construction, condition of the facade, roof, entrance, elevator, stairs? What is the level of safety, lighting, greenery, cleanliness, noise, pollution?

Legal status. Who owns the home? What documents confirm ownership? Are there other residents, co-owners, tenants, pledgees, debtors, creditors in the apartment? Find out on your own or with the help of a realtor about encumbrances, mortgages, arrests, legal disputes, tax obligations.

To greatly simplify the purchase of a 1-bedroom apartment in Kyiv, use the services of professional realtors. The agency is a faithful friend and partner who will protect your rights and interests at every stage of the transaction.

At this stage, skills in diplomacy, negotiation, and bargaining are extremely important. You will need to agree with the seller on all the details of the deal, such as:

The price of the apartment. The presence of a realtor increases the likelihood of reducing the cost of the home, obtaining a discount, bonus. The specialist will present reasoned arguments to convince the seller to make concessions on the price or other contentious issues.

Payment method. Choose the option that suits you depending on your capabilities and desires, but keep in mind that cash transactions between individuals (not including sole proprietors) are limited to 50,000 UAH for notarially certified contracts. Payments exceeding 50,000 UAH are made by depositing and/or transferring funds to the specified accounts. A realtor will select payment terms that are beneficial for you and acceptable to the real estate seller. They will also prepare payment documents confirming the legality of the transaction. They will help pay taxes, commissions, fees, etc.

Transfer period. Try to take possession of the apartment as soon as possible, but do not pressure the seller if they have their own circumstances. The specialist will propose acceptable terms of the apartment transfer to the owner, which will also be convenient for you.

Online consultation from AXIS – a convenient and quick way to find out everything you are interested in regarding real estate. Get answers to questions, advice from professionals, and recommendations for purchasing a one-bedroom apartment in Kyiv.

Ensure that the transaction is legal and safe. For this, it is worth checking the following aspects in advance:

Documents: certificate of ownership, technical passport, references on the absence of debts, encumbrances, legal disputes, tax obligations. If the apartment has been replanned, reconstructed, or extended, it is necessary to review the permit for these works.

History of the dwelling: find out who was its previous owner, how this person acquired ownership. Check if the apartment was the object of legal disputes, tax inspections, administrative fines, etc.

An experienced specialist will professionally reveal all the "pitfalls" that the seller tries to hide and advise on how to proceed correctly.

You will not have to pay extra for the legal check, as this service is already included in the cost of AXIS commissions. We closely cooperate with an experienced legal company that has a good reputation and is trustworthy.

This is a very touching and joyful moment, but it also requires planning, coordination of actions, and enthusiasm. Prepare everything necessary to safely transport things, furniture, appliances, plants, and everything else that will help set up a new home, making it cozy, comfortable, and stylish. Here's a rough list:

1. List of Items: Decide what is worth taking to the new dwelling, and what is better to give away or leave behind. Sort items by categories, rooms, boxes, to make it convenient to pack and then unpack. It's important to protect property from damage and dirt by wrapping them in paper, cloth, bubble wrap.

2. Method of Transportation: Decide how best to transport items from the old apartment - by own transport, taxi, bus, train. Find a reliable transport company that will provide high-quality transportation services.

3. Order of the Move: Allocate time, effort, resources for packing, transporting, unloading, setting up. If necessary, seek help from relatives, friends, movers, cleaners, designers, etc.

Quickly and conveniently buying a 1-bedroom apartment in Kyiv is facilitated by AXIS – one of the leaders in the real estate industry in the capital. The company offers a wide range of services and an individual approach to each client.