{"id":1751,"date":"2026-05-29T03:28:27","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T00:28:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/svaroglaw.com\/advokat-z-neruhomosti\/oczinka-neruhomosti\/"},"modified":"2026-07-14T10:46:31","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T07:46:31","slug":"oczinka-neruhomosti","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/svaroglaw.com\/en\/advokat-z-neruhomosti\/oczinka-neruhomosti\/","title":{"rendered":"Property valuation"},"content":{"rendered":"

A property valuation is not merely a formality \u2018so that the notary will approve the transaction\u2019. It is the figure on which your taxes, your share in the division of property, the amount of compensation awarded in court and court fees are based.<\/p>\n

The most costly mistake is to accept a valuation report commissioned by the other party. If the value of a flat is underestimated by a third during the division of property, this means your compensation will also be a third lower. And challenging the report after the event is considerably more difficult than objecting to it in good time.<\/p>\n

We do not carry out the valuation ourselves \u2014 that is the job of a certified valuer. We do something else: we check the report, challenge an undervalued assessment and initiate a court-appointed expert valuation where the figure is of decisive importance.<\/p>\n

+38 095 554-54-24<\/a> \u2014 legal advice<\/strong><\/p>\n

Why and when an valuation is needed<\/h2>\n

For a sale and purchase agreement.<\/strong> The valuation report is generated via the State Property Fund\u2019s Unified Database of Valuation Reports<\/strong>. The tax base cannot be lower than the valuation \u2014 it is technically impossible to understate the price in the contract to save on tax: the system will not approve the transaction.<\/p>\n

For the division of marital property<\/a>.<\/strong> The amount of financial compensation payable to the party who did not receive the indivisible asset depends precisely on the valuation. This is the most \u2018contentious\u2019 situation: both parties have a vested interest in different figures.<\/p>\n

For inheritance<\/a>. <\/strong> Valuation is mandatory when the tax rate is not zero \u2014 it is on this basis that the 5% personal income tax and 5% military levy are calculated. For heirs of the first and second degrees of kinship (0% rate), valuation is not usually required.<\/p>\n

For court proceedings.<\/strong> The value of a claim in property disputes is determined by the value of the property \u2014 and court fees are calculated based on this (1% for individuals, ranging from 1,331.20 to 16,640 UAH in 2026).<\/p>\n

For mortgages, pledges, insurance, and contributions to authorised capital.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Where the conflict lies<\/h2>\n

An undervalued appraisal during property division.<\/strong> A classic scenario: a husband commissions a report stating that the flat is worth \u2018a third less\u2019 and offers his wife corresponding compensation. You must object immediately \u2014 by filing a motion for a court-ordered valuation, rather than after the court\u2019s decision.<\/p>\n

Overvaluation during enforcement proceedings.<\/strong> A mirror situation: the debtor inflates the value of the property to make it appear as though it covers the debt, or, conversely, the creditor undervalues it to seize the asset more cheaply.<\/p>\n

Valuation during business division.<\/strong> The most complex category: a share in a limited liability company (LLC) or the assets of a sole trader cannot be valued using comparable flats as a benchmark. An expert valuation is required that takes into account assets, liabilities and profitability.<\/p>\n

\u2018Notary-certified\u2019 valuation versus market valuation.<\/strong> Two different figures and two different purposes. Confusion here is a source of unpleasant surprises during the transaction.<\/p>\n

How to challenge an undervalued appraisal<\/h2>\n
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  1. Analyse the report.<\/strong> Errors are common: incorrect comparable properties, failure to account for renovations or the floor level, an outdated valuation date, or non-compliance with valuation methodology.<\/li>\n
  2. Commission an alternative report<\/strong> from another certified valuer.<\/li>\n
  3. File a motion for a court-appointed valuation expert opinion<\/strong> \u2014 this is the key tool. A court expert\u2019s conclusion carries greater weight with the court than a report commissioned by one of the parties. <\/li>\n
  4. Challenge the report<\/strong> through peer review \u2014 a review by another valuer of a substandard report often resolves the issue without the need for an expert examination.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The timeframe here is critical: objections must be raised before the court bases its decision on the figure in question.<\/p>\n

    When a solicitor is not needed<\/h2>\n

    If you are selling a flat, there is no tax payable, and the buyer does not dispute the valuation \u2014 simply commission a report from a valuer, and that is all. A solicitor is not needed, and we will say as much.<\/p>\n

    You need a solicitor when:<\/p>\n