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  • 17 min read

    Airbnb in Finland: Rules and Tax for Property Owners

    Airbnb Finland rules for owners abroad: the municipal notification, housing company rules from 1 October 2026, tax on your rental income and selling later.

    22 October 2026Read more
  • 21 min read

    Buying a Cabin in Lapland: Prices, Rules, Northern Lights

    Lapland cabin for sale? What holiday properties in Finnish Lapland cost in 2025 statistics, who needs a permit to buy one and the basics of renting out.

    22 October 2026Read more
  • 17 min read

    Buying a Holiday Home in Finland: What to Know

    Thinking of buying a holiday home in Finland? What owning one from abroad involves: permits and Åland, annual costs, practicalities and how long you can stay.

    22 October 2026Read more
  • 21 min read

    Buying a Summer Cottage in Finland: Lakes and Saunas

    Looking at summer cottages in Finland for sale? How buying a mökki works: who needs a permit, Åland rules, the steps of the sale, 2025 prices and taxes.

    22 October 2026Read more
  • 20 min read

    Buying an Apartment in Helsinki: Prices and Process

    How to buy an apartment in Helsinki: 2025 prices per m², the taloyhtiö and its key terms, who needs a permit, the buying process and the 1.5% transfer tax.

    22 October 2026Read more
  • 16 min read

    Buying Property in Finland as a Foreigner: 2026 Guide

    Buying property in Finland as a foreigner: housing company shares vs real property, the Ministry of Defence permit, Åland rules, transfer tax and 2025 prices.

    22 October 2026Read more
  • 20 min read

    Can Foreigners Buy Property in Finland? Rules Explained

    Can foreigners buy property in Finland? It depends on your citizenship, what you buy and whether it is on Åland. Ministry of Defence permit rules explained.

    22 October 2026Read more
  • 25 min read

    Cheap Houses in Finland: Regional Prices and the Nordics

    Cheap houses in Finland: official 2025 figures on regional price differences, houses and cottages, Nordic price statistics and what to check before buying.

    22 October 2026Read more
  • 25 min read

    How Much Does a House Cost in Finland? 2026 Prices

    How much does it cost to buy a house in Finland? Official 2025 statistics on flat prices per m², house and cottage medians by region, plus taxes and fees.

    22 October 2026Read more
  • 17 min read

    Moving to Finland: Finding a Home in the Happiest Country

    Moving to Finland? What owning a home means for a residence permit, renting or buying, housing companies, purchase permits, costs and 2025 home prices.

    22 October 2026Read more
  • 17 min read

    Property Taxes and Costs of Buying a Home in Finland

    Property tax in Finland explained: transfer tax of 1.5% or 3%, National Land Survey fees, 2026 real estate tax ranges and tax on rental income and sales.

    22 October 2026Read more
  • 27 min read

    Where to Buy a House in Finland: Cities and Regions

    Where to buy a house in Finland: 10 regions compared with 2025 prices for flats, houses and waterfront cottages, plus the separate permit rules on Åland.

    22 October 2026Read more
  • 7 min read

    Mortgage Margin in Finland – How to Compare and Save Thousands

    The margin determines the true cost of your mortgage. Learn how margins are set, why they vary, and how you can save thousands of euros by comparing offers.

    20 June 2026Read more
  • 8 min read

    Key Red Flags When Buying an Apartment in Finland

    Important warning signs to check before buying an apartment in Finland. Learn about pipe renovations, facade issues, maintenance plans, and risk structures.

    19 June 2026Read more
  • 10 min read

    Apartment vs. House: Two Completely Different Games

    Thinking of buying in Finland? Apartments and houses work completely differently. Learn the key differences in ownership, costs, and responsibilities.

    18 June 2026Read more
  • 8 min read

    One Document, 47 Pages, Zero English

    The isännöitsijäntodistus is the most important document when buying a Finnish apartment. Learn what it contains and what to look for — even if you can't read Finnish.

    17 June 2026Read more
  • 9 min read

    Monthly Costs Nobody Warned You About

    What is vastike? Learn about hoitovastike, rahoitusvastike, and all the monthly costs of owning an apartment in Finland. The full breakdown.

    17 June 2026Read more
  • 9 min read

    The True Cost: Price, Debt, and Repair Backlog

    Learn how to calculate the real price of a Finnish apartment. Understand velaton hinta (debt-free price), yhtiölaina, and korjausvelka (repair backlog) before you buy.

    16 June 2026Read more
  • 8 min read

    Understanding Taloyhtiö: Finnish Housing Companies

    How does apartment ownership work in Finland? Learn about taloyhtiö (housing companies), shares, responsibilities, and what it means for you as an owner.

    15 June 2026Read more
  • 8 min read

    The €50,000 Mistake When Buying Property in Finland

    Discover the cost that catches most buyers in Finland off guard. Learn about yhtiölaina (housing company loans) and how they affect your true purchase price.

    14 June 2026Read more

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