Housing: Four rooms and a swimming pool can be found in the capital region for under a hundred thousand

Apartment seekers in the Helsinki metropolitan area can find surprisingly affordable options, with hundreds of properties listed for under 100,000 euros in July. These budget-friendly choices are concentrated in the suburbs, particularly in East Helsinki, Espoo Centre, and East Vantaa.

Analysis of sales listings reveals that for this price point, buyers can secure apartments with multiple rooms, sometimes even up to four bedrooms, offering significant space for families. However, potential buyers must exercise caution, as many of these attractively priced units are in need of substantial renovations, most notably pipe replacements.

These necessary renovations, often referred to as 'putkiremontti' in Finnish, can significantly increase the overall cost of the property, potentially pushing the final price beyond the initial listing. Prospective buyers are advised to factor in these renovation expenses when evaluating the true affordability of these homes.