Buying here: the back story
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The back story
Buying in Helsinki: the back story
Housing-company shares, a 1.5% transfer tax, and a Ministry of Defence permit for some buyers from outside the EU: how buying works in Finland.
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Helsinki Property: Our Market Guide
Buying in Helsinki: the prime neighbourhoods, the agents and developers, the new developments and how a purchase works, from our Helsinki guide and official sources. No prices, no rankings.
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Prime neighbourhoods
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Where people live
Eira, Ullanlinna and Kaivopuisto
The southern seaside: Art Nouveau villas and apartment blocks near the sea.
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Where people live
Kaartinkaupunki and Kruununhaka
Central addresses close to the Esplanadi, Senate Square and the harbour.
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Where people live
New districts: Jätkäsaari, Kalasatama and Kruunuvuorenranta
New seaside districts, linked by metro and the new trams.
Estate agents and brokers
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Finland and abroad
Habita
An estate agency with a Helsinki office on Elimäenkatu.
Elimäenkatu 17–19, 00510 HelsinkiExplore View on map
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Offices across the city
Huoneistokeskus
A national estate agency with Helsinki offices; the former SKV brand now redirects here.
Runeberginkatu 17, 00100 HelsinkiExplore View on map
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Prime homes
Snellman Sotheby’s International Realty
Sotheby’s International Realty’s Finnish affiliate, on Kasarmikatu.
Kasarmikatu 34, 00130 HelsinkiExplore View on map
New developments
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Built over the railway
Keski-Pasila and Mall of Tripla
A new centre built over the tracks at Pasila station.
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