The Ministry of Justice refuted the “new rules” for buying real estate: what has actually been in effect for more than a decade
2 December 2025 15:41
The Ministry of Justice of Ukraine has issued a statement to refute the information circulating on social media about the allegedly new rules for buying real estate starting January 1, 2026. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports.
The ministry emphasizes that these requirements are not an innovation, but have been in place in Ukraine for more than a decade.
What was the reason
Allegations of “new restrictions” for real estate buyers, including the need to confirm the sources of funds, have begun to spread on social media. The Ministry of Justice called such reports unreliable and emphasized that they referred to long-standing financial monitoring rules.
What rules actually apply
Under the current legislation, notaries are required to verify the origin of funds when concluding real estate transactions worth UAH 400 thousand or more. To do so, they may require documents confirming the buyer’s income, such as tax returns, inheritance or gift documents, loan certificates, proof of income from the sale of property, and other official confirmations.
The Ministry of Justice emphasizes that the legislation in the field of financial monitoring has not changed and no new rules are planned for 2026.
The real estate market remains one of the most regulated in terms of anti-money laundering
According to the State Tax Service, in the first nine months of 2025, real estate owners paid UAH 9.5 billion in property tax, which is 22% more than in the same period last year. The increase in revenues may indicate both a market recovery and better fiscal discipline.
