Finland Guide: Property

Buying property isn't easy anywhere, but it gets even more complicated if you have to deal with an unknown property market and legal restrictions of a foreign country. Read our property guide to get a good start – and to avoid mistakes you might later regret.

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  Introduction

  The Finnish property market

  Buying property in Finland is generally quite straightforward, which means you could be moved into your newly-purchased home within a matter of weeks of finding it.

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  What to look for

  Types of property in Finland

  The standard of housing in Finland is generally quite high. Most properties are modern, well furnished and safe places to live in.

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  Where to look

  Finding property in Finland

  The search for property in Finland is not as long or as complicated as it can be in other countries. With the exception of Helsinki, property prices in the rest of Finland have started to fall in recent years.

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  Buying property in Finland

  The purchasing process

  The roles of your estate agent and bank in Finland are a lot greater in the process of buying property than in other countries. They will take care of the majority of the legalities involved, meaning it is not necessary to hire a lawyer unless you specifically want to.

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  Financing your purchase

  Mortgages and housing loans in Finland

  The mortgage market in Finland is not huge by any means, but the competition between banks is high. You should shop around and seek advice from banks or mortgage companies regarding your finance options.

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