How to avoid bedbugs when buying used furniture

*Finds a lovely armchair on the street* “OMG!!! IT’S PERFECT! I have to take it home!” *Brings the armchair home along with some unexpected tiny guests* “Oh noooooo…” Remember these tips before buying used furniture! ???? Inspect the furniture thoroughly and be aware of the risks Bedbugs and other pests can spread through used furniture, […]

How are disturbances handled in a rental apartments?

Living in apartment buildings comes with normal living noises as well as potential disturbances. The property manager plays a key role in managing and resolving these situations. This article explains how disturbances are handled and what tenants should know about disturbance reports.   WHAT IS NORMAL LIVING NOISE AND WHAT IS DISTURBING? Living in apartment […]

Do these 5 things before leaving for your vacation

There’s no place like home, but it’s nice to get away sometimes! Make sure your home is ready for your return by following these tips: 1. Unplug electrical devices    Unplug power strips, coffee makers, TVs, and other electrical devices. This protects them from power surges caused by thunderstorms and helps save on your […]

The new CEO of NAL Asunnot takes the helm on July 1st

NAL Asunnot’s board has chosen Anna Kulkki as the new CEO. Anna brings with her a strong background in the real estate industry, having previously worked at companies such as SATO Oyj and Avara Oy, as well as Asset and Portfolio Manager at Taaleri Kiinteistöt Oy. With almost 10 years of leadership experience, Anna brings […]

Resident satisfaction rises at NAL Asunnot

The average score of NAL Asunnot 2024 resident survey rose from the previous year, now standing at 4.1. The overall score for the survey was 4.1 (on a scale of 1–5), compared to 4.0 in 2023. The survey was conducted early in the year, and it received a record number of responses. 31% of residents, […]

The 2022 sustainability report is now published

NAL Asunnot has now released its first sustainability report, providing a comprehensive overview of the company’s sustainability efforts in 2022. The sustainability program, launched in 2021, is based on four key themes: Comfortable homes for young people Environmentally friendly living Employee well-being Fair business practices These themes guide NAL Asunnot in developing its operations towards […]

NAL Asunnot has started the search for a new CEO

NAL Asunnot Oy announces the commencement of a search for a new Chief Executive Officer following the voluntary resignation of Samuli Killström. The board of NAL Asunnot Oy has started the search for a new ceo, and Mr. Killström’s responsibilities as the CEO concluded on December 14. NAL Asunnot expresses gratitude to Mr. Killström for […]

Waste containers at the buildings 30.10.–1.11.2023

There will be waste containers at the buildings again at the end of October and the beginning of November! Residents can leave unnecessary items on the containers free of charge. Do you have stuff that you’ve wanted to get rid of? Are there old furniture or other items laying around your apartment after moving? Now […]

Participate in a video!

Do you have a fun or compelling story about how you ended up living with us? Have you made your home cozy and comfortable? Did your neighbor become your good friend or walking buddy? We’re looking for self-tape videos from residents, where they share their experiences at NAL Apartments. Suitable videos will be selected from […]

Resident satisfaction at NAL Asunnot is once again high

Despite the challenging recent years, the average score for NAL Asunnot’s resident satisfaction survey in 2023 was again 4.0. The overall rating for the survey was 4.0 (on a scale of 1 to 5), the same as the previous year’s result. The survey conducted in May received a record number of responses, with approximately 20% […]

Waste containers at the buildings 26.4.–4.5.2023

There will be waste containers at the buildings in April and May, where residents can dispose items they no longer need. Do you have stuff that you don’t need anymore lying around? Are you buying a new sofa but you don’t know how to get rid of the old one? Now it’s perfect time for […]

We are looking for new members to join Resident Panel

Would you like to have an impact on what kind of homes are built for young people in the future? Do you want to take part in developing and designing services related to houses targeted for young adults? Apply to the National Resident Panel! Resident Panel consists of residents living in the houses belonging to […]

Application period open for new apartments in Jätkäsaari

Application period starts for 84 apartments to be completed in the middle of Jätkäsaari at the end of March. The 8 storey building of Gibraltarinaukio 4 will have 60 studios and 24 two-room apartments. There is a balcony that faces to the park in some of the two-room apartments. Studios: 28,5–30,5m2, rent €545–600/mo 1 bedroom […]

New apartment application site published

Nuorisoasunnot.fi site replaces the old apartment application site asuntohakemus.nal.fi of the Finnish Youth Housing Association NAL. From the new site it is possible to apply for youth apartments all over Finland. You can apply for more than 4300 apartments in 29 municipalities at nuorisoasunnot.fi. It is possible to apply for the apartments owned by NAL […]

How to prepare for power outages?

In winter, short power outages may occur lasting for a couple of hours. Possible power outages are the result of limiting electricity distribution in situations where the demand for electricity exceeds the supply. Outages can occur especially on cold, windless days. Any energy saving measures can help minimize power outages. But what to do in […]

Apply now for an apartment in Kruunuvuorenranta Helsinki

Application period starts for apartments in a 5 storey building to be completed in Turumankatu 2. At the end of September, 109 new rental apartments for NAL Asunnot will be completed in Helsinki’s Kruunuvuorenranta. Studios: 28,5–35,5m2, rent some €500–625/mo 1 bedroom apartments: 35,5–44,5m2, rent some €590–795/mo Water charge is €20 per month per person. Our […]

Apply for an apartment in Espoo’s Suvela!

Application period begins for apartments in a building to be completed in Espoo’s Suvela neighbourhood at the end of September. At the end of September, 59 new rental apartments for young adults will be completed at the address Kirstinharju 4 B. Most of the new apartments are studios, but there are also some two-room apartments. […]

WASTE CONTAINERS AT THE BUILDINGS 25.–29.4.

There will be waste containers at the buildings in April. Do you have stuff that you don’t need anymore lying around? Are you buying a new sofa but you don’t know how to get rid of the old one? Now it’s perfect time for proper spring cleaning and dispose items you no longer need. We […]

Waste containers at the buildings in April

There will be waste containers at the buildings in April. The residents can bring mixed household waste free of charge to the container, such as old furniture, ceramics or other household items. Please note, that it is not allowed to leave biowaste, electronics, recyclable material (such as paper, metal, glass, carton), tyres or hazardous waste […]

Changes in customer service due to coronavirus situation

We have made some changes to our customer service due to coronavirus situation. To make sure we are doing our best to keep everyone safe and healthy and minimize the spread of corona virus, we only serve customers in the first floor lobby of our offices at the moment.  Our customer service visits are on […]

Apply for the national Resident Panel!

Would you like to have an impact on what kind of homes are built for young people in the future? Do you want to take part in developing and designing services related to houses targeted for young adults?  Apply to the national Resident Panel! Panel consists of residents living in the houses belonging to the NAL-community. Resident Panel will be involved in developing youth housing and comments on issues related to it. The Panel will take part in designing and building of new homes targeted for young adults and helps to develop new services for the residents. Resident Panel assembles few times a year. In active stage of designing and building there might be more meetings. A small reward will be granted to the members of the Panel for each meeting. The meetings will be organised with remote connections, if needed. The first meeting of the Resident Panel […]

NAL Asunnot will stop collecting security deposits

NAL Asunnot has decided to stop collecting rental security deposits. Deposits that have already been paid will be returned to tenants by the end of the year. The deposits will be replaced by a rental guarantee insurance, which is included in the monthly rent of our tenants. However, the rental guarantee insurance does not mean […]

The effect of corona virus on our services

We want to take especially good care of the welfare of our tenants, employees and partners during these exceptional times. To make sure we are doing our best to keep everyone safe and healthy and minimize the spread of corona virus, we have made some changes to our services. RESIDENT SELECTION The application for apartments […]