After years of falling prices in Finland, sales of used apartments are finally starting to climb, even as selling times stretch and prices stay flat.

For some, it's a worrying sign. But for others, it's a long-awaited opportunity. As borrowing costs stabilise and inflation cools, APN asks if the real estate market is finally perking up.

In this week's episode, we talk to first-time buyers, anxious homeowners, and housing experts to find out what's really happening in Finland's property market.

We also unpack some Finnish housing quirks, from state-backed mortgages and notorious pipe renovations to the rise of all-digital home buying.

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Zena Iovino produced and presented this episode of All Points North. The sound engineer was Panu Willman.

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