The property market in Ukraine is not as well developed as western markets. You won't find many web sites listing property for sale in Kiev. Even if you do, they will not give you the detailed information you need to make a purchase decision. With the exception of kred.biz of course! :- )) It is a quality web site where you even get video of the property for sale.

The English language Kiev Post carries some advertisements for property by private individuals in their classified section. I have found that these tend to be in the upper end of the market - refurbished flats in the centre of Kiev. Many appear to me to be overpriced. The Post also carries advertisements by the larger English speaking real estates agents. If you want the easiest route to buying a flat in Kiev, ask kred.biz to search the market for you to acquire a property of your specification. They will carry out the internal viewings for you, negotiate with the owners on your behalf and coordinate the legal matters for you.  

Another alternative is to use a local agent. Cheaper,  maybe. But you may have the problem of language and also trust. They might well try to obtain a fee from both you and the owner. Would you really trust that they were negotiating the best deal for you if this was the case?

Before you go down this road though, my advice would be to search the local market yourself. Perhaps ask your friends in Kiev to buy a couple of the Kiev papers that carry only classified advertisements. Either get them to take a look at the flats or ask them to post the paper to you, to give you an idea of current prices. You will find a large amount of real estate listings in Russian / Ukrainian language. Often they will include photos. If you cannot read Russian, get you friend to help you with the abbreviations in the advertisements. You will soon be able to skim through them yourself.

Once armed with this info, the only way ahead is to take a few days in Kiev and try to see as many flats as you can!

Prices range from $10,000 for a dive in a block on the outskirts of the city up to $300,000 for a duplex on Khreschatik. Take your pick.