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Alex Brod
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Kyiv Streets & Heritage
Fortress Kyiv: Why Topography Still Matters in Real Estate
From the defensive ramparts of Yaroslav the Wise to the modern “network effects” of embassy clusters, Kyiv’s elevation has dictated its value for a millennium. Vestor.Estate founder Sean Almeida explores why certain neighborhoods like the Golden Gate remain resilient through every crisis, proving that while markets fluctuate, the logic of the land is permanent. Learn why “investing on the hill” is more than just a historical quirk. It’s a strategy for long-term security.
April 2026
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Renting & Property Management
How to Furnish Your New Apartment on a Tight Budget?
Moving to a new apartment is always a fun experience. It feels lively and exciting to shift and start a new phase of your life. But then there comes a daunting…
December 2022
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Market Updates & Company News
Real Estate Social Media Marketing: 8 Proven Strategies for Success
Social media marketing is an excellent tool for real estate agents to reach a broad audience. 77% of agents agree with this notion and consider social media a…
May 2022
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Legal, Investment & Escrow
Benefits Of Escrow In Real Estate
Escrow is when a neutral third party holds on to funds during a transaction. In real estate, it’s used as a way to protect both the buyer and seller during the…
April 2021
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Renovation & Building
How Long Will Your Building Be Standing? Revealing The Real Lifespan Of Ukrainian Buildings
Every day we wake up and see how quickly new buildings are going up, like weeds popping up through cracks in the sidewalk. While these new buildings continue…
April 2021
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Renting & Property Management
Short-term vs. Long-term Renting: Advantages and Disadvantages For Apartment Owners
Let’s say that you have an apartment or you want to buy an apartment in Kyiv to rent it out. The first question that should pop into your head is whether you…
April 2021
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Kyiv Streets & Heritage
Top-5 Streets For Living And Investing In Kyiv
Kyiv is rich in picturesque historic streets in the very center that are ideal for investing and living. We took a poll among Vestor.Estate employees and…
March 2021
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Renovation & Building
Renovation Tips that Provide the Most Value
Planning to rent out an apartment or sell it can spark thoughts of making the price as high as possible. Renovation is one of the price-setting indicators, so…
March 2021
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Expat & Kyiv Life
Kyiv’s Top 5 Markets And Bazaars
The season of fresh fruits and vegetables is coming! On top of that, sunny and warm weather will push a lot of people to walk around different areas throughout…
March 2021
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Kyiv Streets & Heritage
Kyiv’s Tsarist And Stalinist Buildings
How many times have we heard of Stalinist and Tsarist houses, seen these words in ads, and heard about them from other people – but not every person could…
March 2021
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Kyiv Streets & Heritage
Reitarska 9. The History Of One Tsarsky Building With Ravens
Reitarska Street is one of the oldest streets in Kyiv and is famous for its quiet and slow-paced life. A yellow house with the number 9 stands right on the…
March 2021
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Legal, Investment & Escrow
How To Get Ukrainian Permanent Residence By Buying Property
According to the Law of Ukraine On Immigration, the direct purchase of real estate property is not a basis for obtaining a Ukrainian residency permit. However,…
February 2021
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Kyiv Streets & Heritage
Urban Renewal In Kyiv’s City Center: Past And Future
Kyiv is an ancient city that probably existed as early as the 5th century. The city became the capital of Kyivan Rus and has held the status of the capital of…
February 2021
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Renovation & Building
Demolition Or Renovation For Kyiv’s Khrushchevky? What To Do With Soviet-Era Apartments?
Kyiv Authorities are developing a plan for the reconstruction of old housing stock, and the first in line will be the “Khruschevky.” The plan includes the…
February 2021
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Renovation & Building
What To Know Before Renovating An Apartment In A Historical Building In Kyiv
When it comes to historical buildings in downtown Kyiv, there is a diversity of opinion with regard to their quality and value. Some value investors see the…
January 2021
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Kyiv Streets & Heritage
The Growing Appeal Of Historic Central Kyiv
Ukrainians have typically favored new properties but attitudes are changing amid gentrification. For many years, it was an unwritten rule in the Ukrainian real…
January 2021
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Expat & Kyiv Life
Where To Go Ice Skating, Snowboarding, And Skiing In Kyiv?
The best way to enjoy winter, if this is possible, is by participating in winter activities. Luckily, Kyiv has many places where you can do so, including ice…
December 2020
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Legal, Investment & Escrow
How To Invest In Ukrainian Real Estate While Sitting At Home Or On The Beach
If there is a bright side to all that has happened in 2020, it might be the fact that we now can see clearly what work can be done remotely. Many companies are…
October 2020
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Market Updates & Company News
Welcome to Ukraine! Borders have reopened for foreign visitors to the country
On September 28th the Cabinet of Ministers lifted the ban on the entry of foreigners to Ukraine. While the speaker of the State Border Service, Andrii…
September 2020
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Ukraine closed borders as the quantity of COVID-19 infected raised twice (latest update)
On August 27, 2020, was an extraordinary summit of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine where they decided to close the borders from August 29, 2020, for one…
September 2020
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Kyiv Streets & Heritage
What Does Gentrification Mean for Downtown Kyiv?
In many Western countries, the word gentrification tends to have a negative connotation. It rings of racial and economic inequality, a city “losing its soul,” the loss of “mom-and-pop” shops and restaurants, infiltration by “yuppies,” etc.
July 2020
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Legal, Investment & Escrow
Investing in modern buildings: does the new means the better?
When deciding between types of apartments to invest in, it is essential to learn the Ukrainian real estate market peculiarities and pay attention to the…
June 2020
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Legal, Investment & Escrow
Mortgage Rate – to 10%: What This Means for Kyiv’s Residential Market
On May 20th, President Zelenskii in a press conference promised that the mortgage rate in Ukraine would drop to 10%, from the high teens just several months…
June 2020
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Market Updates & Company News
Brave new world: Kyiv’s Post-Covid-19 Real Estate Market
But first it would be helpful to understood what the impact has been thus far. With almost no new expats arriving due to closed borders, and with many locals…
May 2020
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Legal, Investment & Escrow
The conquered peak: escrow in real estate
Imagine: some time ago, you finished dream renovation in the apartment you were going to let out, and everything there are beyond expectations.
May 2020
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Renovation & Building
Light My Fire: Considering Independent Heating System
If you are a foreigner who decides to invest in Kyiv’s real estate market, you will make the right decision as you will get quite high returns.
April 2020
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Market Updates & Company News
How Vestor.Estate Was Created
The logo of the company was created in a way that doesn’t require any additional context. At the same time, it is the name of the website.
April 2020
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Renovation & Building
Expert Talk: Renovation Tips To Spend Less And Earn More
Imagine: some time ago, you finished dream renovation in the apartment you were going to let out, and everything there are beyond expectations.
March 2020
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Market Updates & Company News
Interview: Sean Almeida (Vestor.Estate CEO)
If you decide to come to Ukraine for the first time, renting an apartment for the first time can seem risky.
March 2020
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Kyiv Streets & Heritage
Apartment: Reitarska 9
The building is located in historical part of the city center, on a Reitarska Street, in a famous yard with ravens. Near Norway’s, Poland’s and French embassies. An absolute favorite of all the expats here.
March 2020
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Legal, Investment & Escrow
Is Escrow In Ukraine Really Necessary?
In Ukraine, due to the recent Soviet past and, accordingly, the restructuring of the economic model of the state, the domestic business environment doesn’t comply with global standards.
March 2020
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Market Updates & Company News
Epidemic fight: how to protect health and finances
It is no secret that the last few months were quite unstable and full of unpleasant events. The situation with coronavirus affected almost every sphere in the world trade, economy, and social life. Unfortunately, people are easy to panic, and many of them lose clear sight during the times of quick changes. We decided not to panic but provide you with some relevant information on the situation instead.
March 2020
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Kyiv Streets & Heritage
Kyiv Real Estate: Historical Buildings In Detail
For those who are unfamiliar with Kyiv real estate but want to invest here, it will be necessary to choose the ultimate investment path of “old” buildings or new ones. To weigh all the pros and cons, you need to get enough information about each way. In this article, we decided to start your acquaintance with the basics of the Kyiv old buildings and its main distinguishing features.
March 2020
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Legal, Investment & Escrow
A Real Estate Agent – What You Need Them For
When it comes to the purchase of property in Ukraine, even investors with experience could hesitate about their decisions and doubt the information they receive. It is no wonder as the real estate market here only starts to develop, having many uncertain moments to be clarified.
March 2020
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Renting & Property Management
Pre-Rentals Checklist: What You Should Do While Choosing The Apartment
If you decide to come to Ukraine for the first time, renting an apartment for the first time can seem risky.
March 2020
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Renting & Property Management
Long Term Rentals: Preparing Your Contract
In our previous article, we wrote about essential tips for the rental search to help you get rid of suspicious options and settle with the safest one.
March 2020
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Expat & Kyiv Life
International Schools and Kindergartens in Kyiv
If you are relocating to Kyiv with kids, you will need to think of the school or kindergarten they will attend.
March 2020
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Legal, Investment & Escrow
Rule of 3 “D”: Do Due Diligence
It is no secret, Ukraine’s real estate market is currently developing, which is inevitably related to some risks due to the lack of specific information about properties.
February 2020
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Legal, Investment & Escrow
Distinguishing Features of Kyiv’s Real Estate Market Every Investor Should Know
If you are a foreigner who decides to invest in Kyiv’s real estate market, you will make the right decision as you will get quite high returns.
January 2020
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