The petition for regulating realtors has gained votes: what will change for Ukrainians.

According to inkorr.com: The petition calling for the regulation of realtors' activities in Ukraine was registered on the government portal and has gained sufficient votes for consideration. It is currently awaiting government review, reports glavcom.ua.

Essence of the petition

The petition raises important issues regarding the lack of effective regulation in the activities of realtors and intermediaries in the real estate market in Ukraine. This leads to abuses, tax evasion, a rise in the shadow market, and misunderstandings in protecting consumer rights.

Main proposals

• Introduce mandatory registration of realtors as individuals or legal entities;
• Define basic requirements for specialist qualifications;
• Guarantee the signing of a written agreement;
• Prohibit charging a commission without prior client consent;
• Establish liability for violation of requirements.

The state of the rental market

During the war with Russia, the rental market for apartments in Kyiv has not returned to previous levels. At the same time, the supply of secondary housing has increased in Transcarpathia and Cherkasy region. Meanwhile, the number of listings is decreasing in Odesa and Kyiv regions.

This petition for reforming the realtor market in Ukraine has garnered public support and is currently awaiting government consideration. It highlights the existing problems in this area and urges necessary measures to improve the situation.