Would You Buy Real Estate in Kyiv, Ukraine? 2024. 🇺🇦

[@Smarterthanyou-mthrfkr]

I put all my money into real estate at Beirut airport many years ago, this seems like a good idea.

[@marconius101]

And now you own a see through house...

[@AllNotAvailable]

I have an apartment in one of Kyiv's top new buildings, bought just before the war. It’s a blank slate, so it needs finishing. Thinking of selling it-if anyone’s interested and can pay outside of Ukraine, feel free to reach out! 😄

[@stellades123]

Hi. I am interested in buying if it's a serious offer. what are you offering for it?

[@covidpro6102]

What did the prices do in Kiev after the war? Lets say about your apartment? what was m2 price before the war and atm reasonable price you could ask?

[@AllNotAvailable]

@ Some apartment prices in Kyiv actually increased due to demand from people moving in from more affected eastern regions, but that mostly applies to more affordable units. Premium apartments, like mine (around $2.2k per m²), stayed roughly the same or even dipped slightly. So while the nominal price hasn’t changed much, with inflation, it’s actually been a loss on this investment.

[@giorga2004]

Imagine buying an apartment from some guy on KZbin.

[@AnthonyZee-g7i]

I’ll give you $2 for it

[@Bohaha241]

Johnny the price he asked is way too much for this appartment. The prices dropped a lot during last year.

[@bobenspatrick728]

The prices are actually went up, because of the refugees with money. Rent in my town is doubled too.

[@TheChrisLeone]

​@@bobenspatrick728That's awful to do, it has a similar vibe to how in the US this past month, airline companies were caught jacking up prices in areas ordered to evacuate due to the hurricane. I also understand that the property owners need money too; but if your landlord can't afford rent without you paying yours, you're the one renting *_him_* property

[@bobenspatrick728]

​@@TheChrisLeone I wouldnt compare it to the hurricane tho. Sure, there were scammers who wanted to get as much as they could in the first few months of the invasion, but it's been three years now and I'm talking mostly about new rentals, not old contracts. My friends are still paying $150 like they did 5 years ago (it was $250 back then however, but same in UAH), their landlord didn't ask about rent at all in 2022 summer and told them to pay later if they were having job problems. But the trend is here and it is consistently going up with no reason to stop.

[@the-real-pawook]

you also need to be cautious in Kyiv with projects like that 2 storey apartment, since it was and probably still is a common practice to alter the building structure without a proper permit

[@adubzadventures8246]

You would be mad to buy a property in Ukraine at the moment. Renting is the safest bet.

[@master_razmut]

after the war we will have inflated prices

[@du7924]

What's the problem? He's not suggesting buying somewhere in Kharkov or Donetsk region, is he? You can buy an apartment in Israel for 70 years, right? Or do you have some information? What kind of phrases about madness are you talking about? Are you fed up with Russian crap?

[@andraskleistenes8586]

I would not buy now, because prices are already inflated in Kyiv. The situation is very uncertain in Ukraine. If Trump win, it will be very bad for Ukraine

[@tooslowformy50]

​@@master_razmutonce it's part of Russia? 🤣👌

[@homeguardster]

@@tooslowformy50 I have a bridge to sell you if you actually think Russia is going to take Kiev

[@tonycosta3302]

It’s amazing how normal things there look given the situation. It’s hard to believe that people are doing things like buying and selling apartments.

[@yenlinhtran69]

Life has to go on, otherwise the Orcs win

[@domainsshop]

Kyiv is an amazing city to live! I would buy property there!

[@maksymbohdanov9466]

If I'm not mistaken, the three-story apartment building burned down this year, which is why the roof was renewed. It's strange that this wasn't mentioned during the presentation.

[@JohnnyFD]

Ahh, makes sense. But I doubt it was the entire place, as everything was old expect for the top floor and roof.

[@KKOH-uw2yn]

It was reported that if Trump wins, he will end the Ukraine war before he takes office on 20 Jan 25. Hopefully, that will bring the country back and end the slaughter to the horror of Blackrock..

[@JohnnyFD]

Blackrock? The real estate investment firm that has committed to help rebuild damaged properties in Ukraine, like the new roof here? Why are Trump supporters all conspiracy and false promise loving idiots? 😂

[@hnoiankobohdan7182]

I just bought an apartment in a new apartment building near the termki metro station. It needs finishing inside, maybe after the war, but the price was good

[@himars_m142]

Who are you ухилянт

[@hnoiankobohdan7182]

​@himars_m142 I have a real name as my username. Who are u russkie bot?

[@JohnnyFD]

Good luck with your project.

[@dmwarmbloods]

Hi Johnny, you were walking around the area where I bought my apartment. I went for a high end apartment though. You definitely want to be on the side of the apartment facing away from the main roads. There is a lot of road noise!

[@elgringodetexas]

Will any insurer actually insure the property from a missle?

[@ozzless]

Yes. For at least 2 years companies like Uniqa and and Arx do that.

[@damonmelendez856]

And ppl in Florida can’t even get hurricane insurance!😂

[@hendrikschuur9755]

Fat chance of the insurance paying out though. Certainly not 100,000 for that piece of crap.

[@ozzless]

@@hendrikschuur9755 these insurance companies are known to not have any problems with payouts. I especially left out the other 10+ companies that don't have a perfect reputation in that matter. Also, the price of such insurance is MUCH higher than your regular one ( against flood, burn, theft and such).

[@megapet777]

@@ozzless That's crazy I didnt even think about that

[@Alsol-lr7tr]

If the apartment is shelled, you lose your investment or how does it go?

[@JohnnyFD]

Supposedly there's a fund to help fix it, but it' a huge risk. You're mainly on your own.

[@Alsol-lr7tr]

@@JohnnyFD Good to know. Thank you Johnny, stay safe.

[@hctim96]

Location, location, location...What was a hot neighborhood b4 the war?

[@sergiishpak]

hey Johnny, please pay attention to the docs for that "roof" part of the apartment, technically it belongs to all the neighbors in the building so you better check the owner docs for that part and his permissions to make any renovation there.

[@annaledoux7441]

Johnny, I liked the second one. Maybe look at it during the day to see what you can see out of what window during the day? Thank you for sharing this experience.

[@JohnnyFD]

Will do!

[@Kborodo740]

in warsaw you ca n get 30m 1 bed for 100k and is super expensvice compare what it was, probly 60$ night airbnb, this soviet houses for 100k madnes

[@JohnnyFD]

So Warsaw is 2-3x the price per sqm.

[@Kborodo740]

@@JohnnyFD get a nice dacha and car to get from a to b :D

[@rubenskiii]

Investors and the house market, that hasn't gone wrong before...

[@curiousnomadic]

Here we go again. This is why I am a 100% in favor of government regulation.

[@WolfPartyofOne]

I am planning to buy, maybe next year. Rent is so cheap and I’m still learning which districts I like the most.

[@himars_m142]

Where are you living now

[@WolfPartyofOne]

Behind Khreschetyk metro. It’s super convenient and cheap so I paid for a year.

[@1203wer]

Traffic seems normal. Would expect there be fuel shortages ? What’s the cost of gasoline?

[@JohnnyFD]

Why would there be fuel shortages? Ukraine has a century-long history of oil and gas production and possesses substantial conventional and unconventional hydrocarbon reserves, estimated at 9 billion tonnes of oil equivalent (Btoe).

[@shelbynamels973]

@@JohnnyFD so how much is a litre of gasoline, then??

[@MirSts-d2u]

About 1,2 dollars per liter.

[@pabloferrat]

Hi Johnny, interestingly enough you was walking in front of where I live! About the first apartment you visit, not sure if you were told about but the whole roof was burn on August last year, there was a fire on one apartment on the third floor located on the right corner and the fire spread all over the roof and it was renovated through autumn and the beginning of winter last year, that is why the roof is new. Nice and interesting to see my region in the video. Greetings!

[@JohnnyFD]

That's interesting to hear. I wondered why they replaced the roof. I wonder who was responsible for paying for it. It's another reason why I never want to own top floor apartments. =)

[@pabloferrat]

@@JohnnyFD The roof was completely burned so there was no other option. The replacement most likely was from the Pechersk administration fund at least in half and probably the building administration. I am quite sure about Pechersk administration involvement because their workers were carrying out the works. The other issue with top floors is their legality, usually the top area called here "Mansandra" is not registered as part of the living area, so is always important to check the technical document when purchasing such apartments because usually they are illegal and can have many issues at the time of registering them or if you try to sell them.

[@vladsky44]

I like the second one. Some might not like the design but it's nice

[@JohnnyFD]

I actually like the design of the 2nd one as well, the layout is good for families or a couple who works from home.

[@Roy_Gaber]

You getting that moving around bug? That is a very nice area, it would be nice to live there. Thanks for taking us along for the tour.

[@JohnnyFD]

It’s not a bug, it’s a feature! 😂

[@armaturistas]

Well, the thing is you could take the risk, buy that property, and if dust will settle down, war will stop, I guarantee you, later you could sell that property for double the amount, and if let's say war will continue, you can loose that investment. So, high risk, and high reward.

[@yogi-um1eh]

we love you go for the buy man always hope your videos are doing well

[@countmeout8670]

Thanks for the tour Johnny. Sure, I would buy in Kyiv but not in a building without an elevator and even then, not on the upper floors in case of power outage. Just to be safe, I'd attach a trampoline to the outer wall so any missiles would bounce of it. But seriously, that 3 level place was a bit too much of a job to complete and who tf wants to walk up and down stairs all the time. Impractical for me, although I can see it would suit others. Looks like a nice area though. Some markets, shops and park, bus and train options......... sounds good to me.

[@alphacic9806]

Would u say the property prices are down in Kyiv After the war ? What's your opinion for the future in real estate

[@Whatisthisstupidfinghandle]

Nope

[@JohnnyFD]

Prices have actually gone up. And if/when Ukraine joins the EU, it can only go higher.

[@gytisk6998]

Love your Kiev apartment reviews. Prices will go through the roof ones there is a peace settlement and millions of Ukrainians return. If I were living there locally would consider buying.

[@Lakedistrict_chefRobh]

I think Ukraine looks a great place to live, I know it has its problems at the moment which really saddens me, History tells us Ukraine has suffered many times, But what really draws you in there? I see it every time I watch your Vlog, your absolutely in love with the country its completely got you, just a question from some one that finds it an interesting, fascinating country with such pleasant people. Thanks. I pray this pointless war ends ASAP.

[@Ballin10X]

Interesting video.. more of these

[@Djeff82]

A lot of air patrol. Looks like a unique neighborhood though

[@igorkatz]

It's like a tourist helicopter. But now it can work for different purposes

[@bobhope9317]

Hell... No I wouldn't...!!!...😳

[@cazacook7719]

I would buy in Kyiv. If i found cheap. I have particular interest in the West of Ukraine but it's so expensive, especially considering the situation......

[@ericyuan9718]

I'm interested in land in the Carpathians. If you're paying less than $300 for rent, you should aim for $35-40K, I wouldn't pay more than $50K which is already generous. Before the war Kyiv had a cap rate of 9% which is incredibly high, one of the highest in the world. Not sure if you got a sweetheart deal because Kyiv rent should be a lot higher than $300, a central location should command double that amount, but maybe the apt is is bad condition.

[@The_Savage_Wombat]

It's mostly the fact that so much of Eastern Europe and Western Asia is just as cheap or even cheaper that keeps the prices low.

[@ericyuan9718]

@The_Savage_Wombat U gotta pick your spots. Bulgaria and the Balkans excluding Greece is cheap, Baltics and Poland, Hungary aren't that cheap

[@andraskleistenes8586]

Transkarpatia can be a good choice, maybe Uzsgorod, beacuse Transkarpatia is and will be the safest place is Ukraine. Putin will never attack this territory, because he agreed with Orban

[@ericyuan9718]

@@andraskleistenes8586 I'm looking for a rural property

[@ericyuan9718]

In the mountains

[@davo4544]

Fortune favors the brave!

[@gmcenroe]

Good to see that you are still doing well in Ukraine Johnny. I lost track of you and did not see your channel for quite a long time.

[@JohnnyFD]

I'm still here, trying to keep the lights on!

[@888JesusChrist]

"Be greedy when others are fearful..." - Warren Buffett; Most people don't know but Warren Buffett invested heavily in South Korea just right after the armistice.

[@FreeSpeech-q7v]

I think you should buy it as investment. Prices will go up after war ends.

[@IndentureTrustee]

Not in that depreciated commie block that was built in 80s lmao

[@alexanderkarpin615]

No price will be the same - because before war prices been the same

[@The_Savage_Wombat]

It will drop if Putin wins.

[@IndentureTrustee]

@alexanderkarpin615 that's an 80s building, real property, depreciate with time

[@urban7514]

Johnny TBH I sometimes checkout these vids with a bit of a ”canary in a coalmine” mindset 😂

[@JohnnyFD]

Haha i'm glad I can be that forward warning =)

[@urban7514]

@ only sometimes tho

[@FirstNumber1]

Best time to buy

[@DominikGentener]

Thank you, Johnny. Kyiv looks like a great place to live.

[@JohnnyFD]

It really is! Better before the war though of course. =)

[@OscarWithC]

It could really be a good buy or it could be a good bye...

[@alexnikitenko9718]

Great video. What website(s) do you use to find real estate for sale in Kyiv?

[@JohnnyFD]

There's a few, but I like rieltor.ua/.

[@dandaman83]

3 story building is great and has potential! I don't know enough about Kyiv or if theres such thing as insurance that'll cover missle strikes/war lol (funny but not funny). So I personally would NOT buy there until the war is over, very risky, unless you can afford to take a loss in a worst case scenario situation.

[@davidomalley926]

2nd place was classy.

[@mak529]

What happened to the Kharkiv apartment?

[@JohnnyFD]

It still exists.

[@ShadowHawk-g8f]

Bulgaria safer, cheaper and better investment since in the EU.

[@jaz061459]

it is an attic not the crawl space ...

[@mikeses4392]

The last place you visited was nice, depending on price of course. Yeah, I would buy now, even during war.

[@curiousnomadic]

Not at those prices. Maybe $20,000 AT MOST for the places he looked at.

[@markmitchell457]

Do they have HOAs in Ukraine? I'll never have a HOA again. Have you thought about a cottage in a safe village as a retreat. $50k sounds nice for a private cottage with a little land.

[@The_Savage_Wombat]

They don't have HOA. That's why the common areas of buildings look so completely ghetto, filthy and elevators often don't work.

[@phillee2814]

HOAs are a very US thing, and even if they existed in Europe at all, many of their common practices (which I see all the horror stories about from the US) would be illegal in most of Europe. So there would be little point in them existing - we value real freedom in Europe, rather than rhetoric about it.

[@Whatisthisstupidfinghandle]

No

[@twinedkinkajou]

we do have HOA, but it's optional for each building

[@du7924]

There are, but the entrances look completely different. Many houses look absolutely fine. I won't talk about new ones. There, perhaps, they are more often cooler than anywhere else. Unfortunately, even in the most developed countries of the former USSR, such as Lithuania, Estonia or Poland, you can often find such entrances. I won't talk about Russia at all, there it is generally the norm for old houses, similar entrances in many Soviet houses.

[@vanscalo]

Any normal person wouldn't buy property in Ukraine, let alone move to Ukraine.....that's madness 😮

[@ZX-6R]

Before the start of the war I told Johny it was a bad idea to buy in Karkiv. But now, the war is going to end, so it's time to buy in the western part or in kiev. What do you want to wait? Prices will sky rocket!

[@howdan1985]

Well said my friend - It's absolute madness 😮

[@du7924]

This is a great choice. Ukraine is a fairly developed, comfortable country, safe in everyday life, unlike the USA. There are a lot of great places to go, this is the European continent. You probably just watch only the bad things about Ukraine, that's why you have this opinion. It's like watching a video about Russian alcoholics and their bad sides, which are enough for half the world. But it's not all that clear-cut, right?

[@TheNewLooter]

it's a decent opportunity if you're a speculator and can accept a big risk for a potentially above average return

[@ZX-6R]

@@SutterKrump you don't read the news?

[@OptimusPrime-fn8cp]

Does Ukraine feel safe and can international students come and study in Ukraine

[@et1249]

There is a war on!!

[@viktorkaletnik23]

Приїздять та вчаться.

[@d3r4g45]

Given the situation 50-70% off 2019 prices. Not more than that.

[@innakarpyuk4756]

Great content

[@JustinVenture-]

I'm not buying anything because I have $0

[@JimBarcelona]

Tbilisi you can find good deals between 60k to 90k USD and no chance of a missile hitting it. :D Babushkas in the hood is always a good sign. Thanks, Johnny for the vid.

[@stefyganda9798]

Soon it will be annexed by russia.

[@xBesss]

We have the same neighbor, I wouldn't say like this, especially after 2007 (

[@du7924]

Better Lviv or Uzhgorod. Still, Georgia is not the most stable country in economic terms. I have been to Georgia and I can say for sure that Ukraine is a cut above, and Kyiv is a much more modern and promising city than Tbilisi. Tbilisi seemed to me to be rather unkempt, except for a few places. In Kyiv, however, everything is completely different. All the districts are alive, there is activity, opportunities and infrastructure everywhere. But here it depends on what each person needs.

[@ericyuan9718]

@@JimBarcelona Tbilisi is overheated. When the war ends prices will plummet die to Russians returning home

[@donaldperson948]

Ya but you don’t want to walk to far to transportation in winter!

[@sunlit777]

Noo, I’m not buying any more apartments in the Beverly Hills of Kyev, says Johnny, I’m just looking at them out of curiosity! =))

[@goodsoup6162]

1:30 These red heli are ambulance/emergency service helicopters transporting serious urgent patients, especially wounded soldiers from the frontline to specialists operating rooms to save a life’s He flies along the big roads because it is forbidden to fly a helicopter over residentials in city and turn on navigation

[@The_Savage_Wombat]

I would buy in Kyiv but it's so difficult to get financing and the interest rates are crazy. Also, other areas of Ukraine and Eastern Europe/Western Asia are all so cheap that it keeps prices down in Ukraine.

[@Georgie-d7u]

Why aren't you enjoying your modern apartment you already own Johnny why lease it out so long so much is going out from our country when we cant even have a normal life anymore cost of living is brutal subscriber Australia the not so lucky country maybe for some but not most 🇦🇺❤

[@kmilton1593]

Buying real estate means you lose freedom of movement because you would have to go through all the inconvenience of selling first. Also: more fire insurance, roof maintenance portion fees, on and on. Whereas renting gives you freedom and very low monthly fees.

[@adamhunter3692]

TBH once Ukraine wins, I wouldn't mind moving to and living in Ukraine

[@rikutaskinen5432]

No tnx, small house in the country side. 3000 EUR max

[@howdan1985]

Not only would I not be buying Real Estate in Ukraine but I'd be selling up and getting my money out of there ASAP.

[@du7924]

what else are you waiting for?

[@user-onpointe]

Get in before Blackrock

[@JohnnyFD]

Yes, solid advice, as once Blackrock invests to help rebuild Ukraine, the economy and prices for real estate will go up.

[@sflxn]

Cash is king, people. Some people, esp from America, always have property lust. My cash earns me way more than any property.

[@JohnnyFD]

At 4% interest?

[@sflxn]

@@JohnnyFD No, dude. I invest in stocks and crypto not keep cash in the bank. Look at stocks like nvda and tsla. Own a crappy apartment that Putin will destroy or own nvda?

[@benmcguire4014]

I think that's near the hotel Druzhba Hotel love the place

[@richardbills1080]

Stopped in the hotel Druzhba many times

[@JohnnyFD]

I don't understand, what's in Druzhba Hotel?

[@benmcguire4014]

@@JohnnyFD its just around that area where you were it is a cool area...

[@benmcguire4014]

@JohnnyFD What is the name of the area? The apartment next to the ones you looked at looked very nice. I have been to Kiev 3 times, and there is something relaxing and cool

[@mauvemaeve]

curious to know how easy or not the process is to buy property in Ukraine if you are not a citizen? and also as a person of colour im curious to know how welcoming Ukrainians are in general

[@rubenskiii]

I think most people are fine but unless you go to the expat hotspots be prepared to be alone. When i was in Odesa i saw black people 5 times, and it was 4 times the same guy.

[@mauvemaeve]

@@rubenskiii 4 times the same guy lol that made me chuckle 😅 i am mixed i may blend in but im not exactly caucasian so i kinda doubt it still, will definitely keep all that in mind, thank you for your reply

[@kirlarionov]

@@mauvemaeve Friend, all people are treated well in Ukraine. Regardless of the color of their skin. Zhan Belenyuk will not give a lie)))

[@The_Savage_Wombat]

@@mauvemaeve I'm completely Caucasian but Ukrainians spot me as a foreigner a mile away. Not all whites are the same when you're in the part of the world where they originate. If you're looking to buy, never let them know you're not Ukrainian. They will double the price if they find out.

[@mauvemaeve]

@@kirlarionov that is good news :)

[@guyshard]

This was truly fascinating.

[@GazXRP]

imagine the price of buildings insurance

[@victorbjorklund]

haha. I live in an AirBnB right there at the moment.

[@Strongmanswe]

Buying real estate right now could potentially be one of the best investments you'll ever make in Ukraine IF, the house or apartment you buy stills stands after the war :D

[@peterstarzomczyk1613]

100k is a lot of money. I don't speak, and I don't know Ukrainian. I would pass.

[@lynnestefanizyn5635]

Johnny one of Rick’s friends Aziza is looking to move to Ukraine. Would you consider subletting to her while you’re gone for winter? Contact Rick if you are interested. She’s a musician and artist. Lovely girl

[@JohnnyFD]

Hey thanks, I have another buddy who expressed interest, but if he doesn't commit, I can sublet it to Aziza for sure.

[@Rockall57]

Buy land forget the apartment..or even house

[@JohnnyFD]

And do what with it?

[@Rockall57]

@JohnnyFD your a good man Jand thanks for replying..I lived in Czech / Poland for 5 years and bought land.. buy yourself ordinance survey maps you need to know the contours of the land....well its online nowadays.. The rules to what land 1. Railway within 1km to 5km 2. River or large stream running through the land. 3. Should be on hill 4. South facing 5. Next neighbour 500m minimum and no more than 3km 6. Land size if possible 500m x 500m larger is better or offer to buy more later. 7. In the mountains is best but rural is a must. If you hate mountains and must live in town city... can't help you ..😂..other than to say don't buy actually house just due to age, insulation, other unknown unknowns ..same rules apply but less distance or area..

[@TheSouth-j7f]

It's a risky move during wartime. Can you get a mortgage in Ukraine? Maybe you could pay a $50K deposit for the apartment and then get a $50K mortgage and pay that off over time. It might be cheaper than renting?

[@AllNotAvailable]

Before the war, mortgage rates in Ukraine were over 20% annually, making local financing impractical and leading to high rental yields of about 8-10% of property value per year. If you could secure a loan abroad at much lower rates, investing in Ukrainian property and renting it out could have been a profitable business-though, of course, there’s now significant uncertainty.

[@curiousnomadic]

Ugh I remember when apartments in Honolulu Hawaii were $116,000 and we thought those were expensive because that was the price of a small home not an apartment but in Kyiv. Comeon does every square inch of the Earth need to be gentrified? Wish people would learn the value of money. So no $100k is not a good value. Maybe $65k

[@dakiribrahim]

Long time , careful bro

[@marko_._]

No, never

[@dweedy43]

Whatever happened to your original place you had that you had rented out…is the tenant still living there? I wish I wasn’t SO dependent on my disability income OR I’d give living in another country a try myself!

[@JohnnyFD]

It’s still rented out to the same tenant, thankfully she's been fantastic and I haven’t had any issues. 😊

[@ColoradoN8CS]

I love watchin Johnny in Kiev but,, hell no would I go to Kiev

[@Whatisthisstupidfinghandle]

I’m going in 4 weeks

[@Politik-mit-Kopf]

When the war started I looked into property prices in Lviv, Kiev and Kharkiv. Too expensive, frankly. Oftentimes above 2.000 Euros per sqm. For that money one can easily get a flat in my Western European Country in a B category city.

[@elgabrlz]

No, I wouldn’t, my good friend... If that were the case, I would be the worst investor in the world.

[@AmericanGirl6128]

Im Two floors, maybe....

[@timothypeterson1903]

I wouldn't buy anything in Ukraine

[@danielcooke1638]

You'll have inflated prices after the war providing the house you buy doesn't get blown to smitherines!? 🤦

[@goldenhorn53]

Nothing worth during the war unfortunately

[@OurEclecticTravelAdventures]

I’m driving so can’t write much. But in short YES YES TAK! We want to buy

[@JohnnyFD]

Wow really? I'm surprised. Please expand on your plans and rational when you're not behind a wheel. =)

[@OurEclecticTravelAdventures]

@@JohnnyFD Okay. So I know I’ve always said the country. Zhashkiv and Bila Tserkva are top choices. But, there’s a strong pull towards Kyiv. Really like Podil (who doesn’t) but it’s pretty loud there. I mean right now it’s great that curfew cuts the noise at midnight. But when we win, that will change. So explored both banks and actually where you’re at now is kinda topping the list for in-city locations. And probably for the same reasons; it’s a good balance between price and location. In the end we will live in two places. Right now most likely is Ukraine and Armenia. However we have been thinking about an actual house in Ukraine… Bila T, probably, and an apartment in Kyiv and Armenia. We can rent them out as airb&b or just one and use the other for winter. Like spring/summer at the house, and fall/winter in the apartment. Kyiv is a neat place, as you well know. There is so much offered, and draw backs too. But in short, for the right price, heck yeah I’ll buy in Kyiv.

[@OurEclecticTravelAdventures]

Going back to the era building was constructed. My wife noticed that it looks very similar to 3 story houses built by German POWs after WWII. She found out that it was built in 1954: «Series 302 Project № D-1 Three-story brick twenty-one-apartment corner house with central heating, water supply and sewerage (with baths) Project 1-302-1»

[@JohnnyFD]

Oh wow very interesting that it was built by the Germans. Quality seems good actually.

[@trinewestbyejrgensen4838]

The townhouse has a lot of potential. Very nice neighbourhood 😊🌸 Totally understand that it's too much renovation for you.

[@benniepostma9081]

In your case I would rather buy a house in Thailand because you hibernate there anyway :P

[@argaen21]

What happened to the other apartment Johnny bought?

[@trinewestbyejrgensen4838]

Have a cup of coffee on me today Johnny . You deserve it. I also think that you deserve even more followers.Many more. 😊

[@JohnnyFD]

Thank you! 😃

[@rovvt1284]

amazing the restraint they've shown.

[@JohnnyFD]

Resilience you mean.

[@pitpack2355]

it's not the time for april fool jokes

[@joejidge6996]

Is that a money counter @ 21:53 on the desk? A Ma-Fi-A guy lives there.

[@yenlinhtran69]

Don’t show your building to us. Russians could be targeting you just for spite.

[@JohnnyFD]

They already know. =)

[@_DREBBEL_]

No, it looks to cold. 😂

[@JohnnyFD]

It's about to look a lot colder. =)

[@mgaismyname]

Finally bailing out? You will have done your bit to prolong this war with your vlogs. That's something to feel proud of i guess.

[@willieschannel8546]

why dont you buy a house in the village. those cheap ones and fix it up.

[@The_Savage_Wombat]

You don't even need to buy a house. Many villages were abandoned even before the war. Just move into an empty one and fix it up a bit.

[@Jay-bosscfi]

That place is a dump, 30k max