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Financing a home
When choosing the type of housing and finding a home, you should first find out about the differences between various types of housing. You should always read agreements carefully. It is also advisable to look into different financing options, examine the prices of homes already sold and calculate in advance how much rent or mortgage you can afford to pay.
Before planning to housing types who is responsible for the costs of renovations or for any problems discovered with the buildingbuy somewhere to live, potential buyers should familiarise themselves with the legislation on buying property, such as the validity of the purchase offer. It is also important to establish in each of the.
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- Buying a home and trasfer tax

If you buy an apartment, the tax known as transfer tax will be payable. Exemptions may apply if you are a first-time homebuyer.
Tax Administration - Home loans to consumers

Information on matters that consumers need to consider when borrowing and repaying home loans.
Federation of Finnish Financial Services - A home in Finland

Housing finance and support, Arava loans, housing for special groups.
Housing Finance and Development Centre of Finland ARA, Ministry of the Environment - Legislation

Acts and decrees on housing types, loans and allowances, housing companies, land use.
Housing Finance and Development Centre of Finland ARA, Ministry of the Environment
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