Ukrainian developer RIEL continues to improve its approaches to urban space creation and has announced the start of sales of six new residential projects in Kyiv and Lviv with a total area of over 560,000 square meters. As part of the Riel Family Style concept, sales of the first complexes have started in the capital—the Brother and Sister residential complexes on the Left Bank, in areas with active new development, close to major transport arteries, water bodies, and convenient access to the center.
Visualization of Brother residential complex, Kyiv
“Today’s buyers need a safe, comfortable, and well-organized environment with high-quality infrastructure nearby. At the same time, it is not only about improving people’s physical well-being, but also about balancing their psychological state. It is very important that the living space contributes to the creation of a community,“ said Rostislav Melnyk, CEO of the company. ”That is why we have developed a new format within the comfort class and implemented it in the Riel Family Style concept. We have made sure that as many aspects of family life as possible are taken into account in the living space.”
“Brother and Sister living spaces are much more than just residential complexes. We are creating a living community built around family happiness,” commented the company’s CEO.
Each project has its own character with well-designed courtyards, modern infrastructure, and compliance with technological standards. An important element of the architectural design for both projects is the concept of a playground—a space where everyone can find a place to play, socialize, and express themselves.
“In the Brother project, this idea was realized through a well-designed pedestrian promenade that runs through the entire neighborhood. In Sister, the inner courtyards are divided into closed areas, each with its own theme, including playgrounds for the little ones, a sports courtyard, a garden courtyard, as well as open areas for walks and social interactions, such as an activity park with a stadium, a relaxation area with a yoga space, and a children’s park. It is this mix of privacy and openness that should provide a balanced environment for comfortable living,” the project website states.
Visualization of the Sister residential complex, Kyiv
The total area of new projects in the capital is almost 300,000 square meters.
According to the results of its work in 2024, the developer RIEL commissioned 1,989 apartments (1,454 in Lviv, 535 in Kyiv), and in the first quarter of 2025, it commissioned over a thousand more apartments. As of today, RIEL has completed all of its projects in Kyiv that were started before 2022 and has maintained its leading position in Lviv.
You can learn more about each project, view the floor plans, and purchase terms on the developer’s official website at riel.ua.
Source: https://interfax.com.ua/news/press-release/1075159.html
In January-March 2025, PJSC Insurance Company Nadiina (Kyiv) collected gross insurance premiums in the amount of UAH 9.370 million, which is 47.36% less than in the same period a year earlier, according to data from Standard-Rating. on updating the company’s credit rating/financial stability (reliability) rating at uaА+ on the national scale.
It is noted that premiums from individuals amounted to UAH 89 thousand, while there were no premiums from reinsurers.
Insurance payments sent to reinsurers in the first quarter of 2025 decreased by 98.89% to UAH 113 thousand compared to the same period in 2024.
Thus, the reinsurers’ share in insurance premiums decreased by 56.20 percentage points (pp) to 1.21%.
The insurer’s net premiums increased by 22.11% to UAH 9.257 million compared to January-March 2024, and net earned premiums increased by 24.21% to UAH 10.075 million.
The volume of insurance payments made by IC “Nadiina” decreased by 47.39% to UAH 2.194 million, and the level of payments decreased by 0.01 p.p. to 23.42%.
According to the results of the first three months of 2025, the company’s activities were profitable, and its financial results showed significant growth. Thus, operating profit increased to UAH 6.629 million, and net profit – to UAH 6.404 million.
As of April 1, 2025, the insurer’s assets grew by 2.77% to UAH 84.145 million, equity increased by 10.12% to UAH 69.702 million, liabilities decreased by 22.26% to UAH 14.443 million, cash and cash equivalents increased by 5.32% to UAH 60.134 million
As of the reporting date, IC “Nadiina” had formed a portfolio of current financial investments in the amount of UAH 10.234 million, consisting of government bonds.
According to the company’s website, it was registered in the Unified State Register of Legal Entities and Individual Entrepreneurs in 2006. Its authorized capital is UAH 15 million.
Its shareholders are eight individuals who are residents of Ukraine and one legal entity, Agroholding 2012 LLC.
The shareholders’ meeting of MetLife (Kyiv) on May 28, 2025, decided to pay dividends in the amount of UAH 270.486 million (UAH 32.85 per share), according to information published by the insurer in the disclosure system of the National Securities Commission of Ukraine.According to the published data, the payment will be made in US dollars, subject to the restrictions imposed by the National Bank of Ukraine on the transfer of foreign currency by residents abroad to foreign investors/non-residents for the payment of dividends from July 1, 2025, to January 1, 2026.The company has been operating in Ukraine since 2002. Its main areas of business are life insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, corporate insurance, and bancassurance.
In recent years, the real estate market in Serbia has shown a unique trend: the vast majority of transactions are made in cash. According to data from the
Republic Geodetic Administration (RGZ), in the fourth quarter of 2024, 89% of all real estate transactions were paid in cash, including 76% of apartment purchases. In Belgrade, this figure was 70.4%, and in Novi Sad, 71.8%.
Experts identify several factors contributing to the high level of cash payments in the real estate market:
Limited access to mortgage lending: High interest rates and strict bank requirements make mortgages less accessible to many citizens.
Savings and investments: Citizens with savings prefer to invest in real estate, considering it a reliable way to preserve capital.
Financial support from relatives: Buyers often receive funds from family members or from the sale of inherited property.
Some analysts are concerned that the high level of cash payments may indicate attempts to legalize income of dubious origin. However, according to experts such as Alexander Radivojevic, most real estate transactions in Serbia are legal, and it is incorrect to link them to money laundering without sufficient grounds.
Impact on the real estate market
The prevalence of cash payments has a significant impact on the real estate market:
Rising housing prices: High demand from cash buyers contributes to rising real estate prices.
Reduced housing affordability: For citizens who do not have significant savings, purchasing a home becomes less affordable.
Declining role of mortgage lending: Banks are facing a decline in demand for mortgage loans, which may affect their lending policies.
To ensure transparency and stability in the real estate market in Serbia, the following is recommended:
Improving access to mortgage lending: Developing programs with more favorable terms for borrowers.
Strengthening control over financial flows: Improving the effectiveness of monitoring large cash transactions.
Improving financial literacy among the population: Informing citizens about the advantages and risks of different methods of financing home purchases.
Source: https://t.me/relocationrs/1032
In the period from January to May 2025, inflation in the Netherlands showed moderate growth, remaining above the eurozone average. According to data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS), consumer prices rose by 3.3% in January compared to the same month last year, down from 4.1% in December 2024.
According to the Indeflatie website, the average inflation rate in the Netherlands for 2025 is 3.7%, which is higher than the 3.35% recorded in 2024.
The main factors contributing to inflation are rising prices for housing, water, and energy, as well as an increase in the cost of services due to rising wages.
However, despite moderate inflation, there are external economic risks that could affect the country’s economic situation.
In particular, a possible escalation of trade relations between the US and the European Union could lead to an increase in inflation in the Netherlands by 0.5 percentage points in 2025 and 2026.
Thus, in the first half of 2025, inflation in the Netherlands will remain moderate, but external economic factors could have a significant impact on further price dynamics.
Source: http://relocation.com.ua/inflation-in-the-netherlands/
