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Heart of the heart: best locations for dwelling and investments in the Kyiv center
3:10 · 2020 · Sean Almeida
Where in central Kyiv do expats rent, and where do investors buy? Sean Almeida names three areas. The Golden Gate area is the unofficial diplomatic district, home to about half the embassies. It is hilly and changes street by street, so he suggests buying on a quiet side street. Around Shevchenko Park, families want to be near the playgrounds, but few apartments face the park. Lypky is the government quarter, tree-lined and prestigious with locals, and hilly too.
Questions this video answers
Which areas of central Kyiv do expats choose?
Sean names three: the Golden Gate area, the area around Shevchenko Park, and Lypky. The right choice depends on whether you are buying to rent out or for yourself.
Sean Almeida, as said in 2020 · watch at 0:24
What should I know about the Golden Gate area?
It is a very historical area and the unofficial diplomatic district, with about half the embassies. There are steep hills, so it is street by street, and Sean advises buying on a quiet side street rather than on a busy road with cobblestones.
Sean Almeida, as said in 2020 · watch at 0:31
Why do families like Shevchenko Park?
It is big enough to walk dogs and has playgrounds, so families want to be near it. But there are almost no apartments on three sides of the park, because of universities, institutions and museums, so only a few buildings have views of it.
Sean Almeida, as said in 2020 · watch at 1:09
What is Lypky like?
Sean describes it as the government district, popular with locals who have money and considered prestigious. It is tree-lined and beautiful but hilly, and he says it is a good area if you want to live more among locals.
Sean Almeida, as said in 2020 · watch at 2:21
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