The lack of student housing in Helsinki

The lack of student housing in Helsinki

Student housing deficit is observed in Helsinki. In 2013, this problem will be relevant again. Last year, the number of applications for student housing declined slightly - to 6000 (for comparison, in 2011 - 7000, in 2004 - only 3500), but every ten students have trouble finding apartments in the property market in Helsinki, reports Helsinki Times.

Foreign students are in the queue for housing for six months. Sometimes they are given shelter.

The main reason for the reduction of student housing is a rent increase in the market.