There are low transaction costs between the buyer and seller when purchasing a property.

The rental market is pro-landlord making it easier on investors

The moderate rental income tax encourages potential investors to buy.

The country has shown good economic growth in recent years

Nationals of Ukraine are showing eagerness and willingness to learn new skills, take on employment and take full advantage of the education provided, which in time will improve the country's work force.

Many cities in Ukraine are being developed with more buildings being built, improved public services and incentives to attract more tourism

No Capital Gains Tax on apartments (first property)

Tiny 1% Inheritance tax

No restrictions for foreign ownership on residential property

Europe's biggest country with huge natural resources

High Capital Growth

Rich natural resources

Important transport corridors

Ukraine is currently experiencing high rental yields especially in built up cities such as Kiev.

The central bank estimates Ukraine's foreign debt obligations in 2010 will be about $20 billion

In addition to political and macroeconomic risks, liquidity became a major issue for investors looking at Ukraine.

It will take few years for Ukraine to recover from one of its largest economic crises in history.

The persisting weaknesses of the local stock market include relatively low liquidity, weak legislative protection of minority shareholder rights, generally undeveloped domestic stock market regulations and still poor corporate governance practices in many companies.

Fragile economic situation

High dependence on imported oil and gas

Low liquidity and free float in many stocks