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Renting in Finland: leases, the deposit, notice and Kela housing allowance
Renting in Finland as a newcomer: fixed-term or open-ended leases, the deposit, notice periods, the October 2026 rule changes and Kela housing allowance.
6 min readWhere to liveMoving to Åland: Swedish-speaking, autonomous and outside the EU tax area
Moving to Åland from the EU or UK: autonomy, Swedish as the only official language, registration, business and property permits, VAT and customs.
6 min readWhere to liveBuying property in Finland as a foreigner: transfer tax and the 95% loan cap
Buying property in Finland as a foreigner: shares vs real estate, 1.5% and 3% transfer tax, the 95% loan cap since July 2026 and Åland limits.
6 min readWhere to liveBest places to live in Finland: Helsinki, Espoo, Tampere, Turku and Oulu
Best places to live in Finland for expats: Helsinki, Espoo, Tampere, Turku and Oulu compared on work, language, schools and what each municipality fixes.
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