Landlords in capital region struggle to fill flats despite falling rents

Landlords in capital region struggle to fill flats despite falling rents

Landlords in the Helsinki region say rent prices are no longer the main obstacle to filling vacant apartments. The problem, they argue, is a shortage of reliable tenants. Juha Parviainen, a property investor with two decades of experience, said one of his apartments in East Helsinki has remained empty since March, despite a 10 percent drop in rent. "I've already lowered the rent, but it's still hard to find a suitable tenant," Parviainen said. "…