The housing market is booming

A home is often the largest investment a person will make in their life, and it’s important to keep track of the current value of your home. In recent years, home prices have been at record levels and the market has developed rapidly, so if you’re thinking about selling your home, it’s time to do it!

What affects the value of a home?

The selling price of a home is affected by its condition, floor plan and location. Several areas have seen their value increase dramatically in just a few years, and there are peaks in demand in Laajasalo, for example. Single-level terraced, semi-detached and detached houses built in the 2000s, made of “long timber”, are particularly popular with buyers. Most buyers want a yard, but are not prepared to do a lot of yard work, so a large terrace is the most popular choice in the Helsinki metropolitan area. The direction the apartment is facing also has an impact on the price of the home, and the most popular directions are west, south and southwest. A glazed balcony also increases the value of the home!

The “open concept” solution that came to Finland from America is also gaining momentum. An open kitchen, a large island and sufficient storage space increase the value of the home. Dressing rooms are more popular than ever, and especially in small homes, storage space is valued even more than a private sauna. The flexibility of the floor plan also affects the price of the apartment – ​​if a good floor plan allows you to easily convert a 60 square meter two-room apartment into a three-room apartment, the attractiveness of the apartment will increase!

60 square meter apartment buildings in central Helsinki are significantly more attractive to buyers as three-room apartments than as two-room apartments. In addition, the highest floors in apartment buildings are the most sought-after, but for example, for older people and families with children, a spacious elevator is a necessity.

What kind of renovation brings the best results?

If you are thinking about increasing the value of your home through renovation, stick to the classic light style! Most buyers are attracted to light surfaces and natural materials. Always use a professional to determine the value of your home – Roof LKV offers a free appraisal visit, where we will assess the current value of your home.

Below I will illustrate with a few examples the factors that increased the final sale value of homes:

Tinasepäntie, Helsinki

Commercial space renovated into an apartment

This property was a former commercial space, where a completely new apartment was built. The newly completed renovation and the private entrance in the yard increased the value of the property tremendously.

Thanks to the furnishing, high-quality photos and tendering, we managed to sell the property without a single open showing.

Käpypolku, Järvenpää

Semi-detached house

We sold a semi-detached house in Järvenpää in four days, over the initial asking price.

Successful marketing brought in many buyers and thanks to several offers, the price was raised. The popularity was due to the single-level layout, the “open concept” solution on the ground floor, the clean bathroom and the well-known builder.

5/5 stars, absolutely! Niko sold our apartment in less than a week and above the asking price. From start to finish, solid professionalism, a modern sales process and constant, good information about the progress of things. I wouldn’t have thought that you would be happy to pay a brokerage fee, but now I definitely got value for money. Thank you Niko and Roof! The apartment sale couldn’t have gone any better! – Customer comment

Somerontie, Helsinki

Two-room apartment

This two-bedroom apartment on Somerontie sold in just a few days during the Easter holidays.

The price of the apartment was still being negotiated late at night – so choose a committed broker who will not only grab the first offer, but will do everything in his power to achieve the best selling price!

With the help of Niko and other Roof experts, our apartment was sold before the first viewing, at a completely unexpected price – the 3D presentation had encouraged the buyers! What we appreciated more was Niko’s committed, fair and open working style, he handled the sale with all parties always being polite and friendly. Thank you Niko! – Customer comment

Peltolantie, Tikkurila

Apartment

The property was relatively challenging, as it was a 1970s apartment building that was due for a plumbing renovation. We still sold the apartment quickly because we clearly stated in the advertisement that the company still had unused building rights and the assets to at least partially pay for the renovation.

A plumbing renovation is also a great time to renovate your dream bathroom!

I highly recommend Niko. The sale was quick and the deal was ultimately done above the asking price. The whole process went excellently and professionally, but above all respectfully – I felt that Niko was really selling my home, and not just “the property”. We also received valuable tips on finding a new home. It’s great that Niko and Roof LKV are taking the real estate agency business in this direction. Thank you! – Customer comment

Paristokatu, Järvenpää

Townhouse apartment

This townhouse apartment had been on the market for four years with another agent – ​​we sold the property in four days! The successful marketing was crowned by the styling of the apartment and 3D and helicopter photography. The price was lowered from 200,000 euros to 199,900 euros, which made it more appealing to the searchers and did not seem so high.

The owner was more than satisfied!

Professionalism on point, our apartment was sold in record time. I recommend everyone to use this gentleman and his team in all matters related to real estate transactions. A big thank you also to Jessica and the other Roofers involved. – Customer comment