Owners of apartments in Helsinki increasingly require a deposit of the rent for a few months, reports ee24.com citing yle.fi. Thus, the initial payment is increasing 2-3 times.
The limitations of the market and the lack of supply gives owners a choice. Applicants who are ready to pay several rentals at once are in fortunate position. The trend has spread from the capital to other regions, and even in Northern Finland it is impossible to rent an apartment after paying rental for one month only.
Young owners who want to quickly pay out the mortgage usually ask more. Elderly owners, on the contrary, seek stable tenants and are not ready to scare them with excessive financial requirements.