Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The article explores current challenges associated with the methodology adopted in Ukraine in the year two thousand twenty-one for determining the normative monetary value of land. A central issue identified is a methodological inconsistency: although the approach is presented as unified, it uses two distinct methods to determine the coefficient that accounts for location – one based on simplified formulas and another based on spatial modeling. This contradiction undermines the principle of methodological consistency and creates disparities in valuation results. As spatial analysis technologies become more widely used in land management and valuation processes, there is a growing need for unified standards, clear legal frameworks, and technical guidelines. In particular, the broader use of computerized spatial analysis systems in land registry activities calls for stronger institutional and methodological support. This article argues that the application of European experience and best practices can offer effective solutions to these challenges. The primary aim of this study is to examine contemporary approaches to determining the monetary value of land in Ukraine, with a focus on the integration of spatial analysis systems into the valuation process. The article also evaluates the experiences of Germany, Poland, and France concerning legal, technical, and professional mechanisms that support the use of spatial data and technologies in land valuation procedures. This comparative analysis is intended to inform practical recommendations for Ukraine. Recent studies highlight the urgent need to revise and improve Ukraine's land valuation methodology, particularly through the greater application of spatial data technologies. Prior research emphasizes the advantages of using spatial analysis systems for land valuation purposes. These systems contribute to improved accuracy, transparency, and efficiency, and support the revision of valuation zones and the standardization of procedures. A detailed review of the existing valuation methodology reveals significant weaknesses, many of which are related to the varied roles and functions of different land categories. For example, the current approach to urban land often relies on outdated data and previous assessments that do not reflect current urban conditions. In the case of agricultural land, the methodology fails to distinguish between different types of land use, leading to generalized and sometimes misleading valuation results. European countries offer valuable models. Ukraine’s legal environment already permits the use of digital tools in land valuation, and land registry data can serve as a foundational layer for integrating spatial analysis technologies. In the European Union, legal instruments such as the directive establishing a shared spatial information framework and the regulation on data specifications ensure consistency and interoperability of spatial data across member states. Additionally, data protection is addressed through legislation that safeguards personal information in digital systems. Other legal instruments promoting open access to data and mortgage financing further support the use of spatial technologies in land-related decision-making. Germany has established a highly integrated system where spatial technologies are regularly used to determine standard land values, ensuring transparency and reliability. Poland has built a robust framework that incorporates spatial data into mass valuation processes and relies on professional standards that mandate the use of digital technologies. France has embedded spatial analysis into its urban planning codes, allowing for detailed land valuation and efficient access to land registry data. Reforms such as the Law on the Evolution of Housing, Planning, and Digital Technologies have advanced the digitization of the property valuation system in France, offering open access to transaction records to support market-based analysis. In conclusion, countries such as Germany, Poland, and France provide practical, tested models of how spatial technologies can be fully integrated into land valuation systems. For Ukraine, the adoption and adaptation of such models could significantly enhance the accuracy, consistency, and transparency of its land valuation framework, supporting broader goals of land reform and sustainable territorial development.
Source: Municipal economy of cities
Institution: State Biotechnological University
Language: English
Topic: Land Use and Management
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4412638243