Survey: Did you sell your home at a loss?

Helsingin Sanomat is looking for people willing to share their experiences of selling a home for considerably less than they paid for it. The Finnish housing market has been sluggish for years, with average selling times stretching out and prices continuing to decline.

Real estate agents attribute the extended sales periods to unrealistic price expectations from sellers. Many homeowners have been reluctant to accept offers below their original purchase price, leading to prolonged market stagnation. The newspaper aims to explore the repercussions of such sales, particularly for those who had to compromise on their next home purchase due to the financial setback.

Potential interviewees are asked to detail what followed their decision to sell at a loss. Did they have to settle for a smaller property, a less desirable location, or make other compromises on their new home because of the deficit from the old one? Helsingin Sanomat seeks to shed light on the personal and financial impact of these challenging housing transactions.