Korttelikylä
Fiber optic network coming – Terms of tenancy to be updated
Soihtu resident network will be renewed. This change will not incur additional costs for tenants, and the speed of the Internet connection will remain at least at the current level. Due to this change, the terms of tenancy will be updated.
Soihtu resident network will be renewed at the turn of 2024-2025
JYY (The Student Union of the University of Jyväskylä) and the Finnish fiber optic company Lounea have agreed on building a network connection for the residents of the Kortepohja Student Village, Soihtu Korttelikylä, and Soihtu...
All apartments of September have now been offered
Soihtu's apartments have been popular with applicants again this year, and we received many applications from new students starting their studies in August and September. We offer apartments that are available later in autumn to those who have sent...
Reforms to services
Soihtu wants to offer its customers the smoothest possible customer service experience. Starting in September, you can book a personal service appointment at the Housing Service Point through the online booking system.
When you move out, return the keys as instructed – this ensures the next tenant can move in on time
We instruct the tenant to return the keys on time to ensure the new tenant's move goes as smoothly as possible. The compensation price list now includes charges for incorrect and late key returns.
August apartments offered
All apartments available at the beginning of August have now been offered, and most have already had tenancy agreements signed. Individual apartments or shared rooms may still become available at the beginning of August if someone declines their apartment offer.
Tips for applying for student housing
Every summer, Soihtu receives a large number of apartment applications, and this summer is no exception. Apartments and rooms that become available at the beginning of August are always reserved for new students starting their studies in...
Versatile sports center
Text: Jenni Kirkkomäki | Pictures: Mari Mansikkamäki, Visual Friday Located in Rautpohja, Jyväskylä, Hippos is home to many sports clubs and has plenty of sports and competition venues. Valtteri Aarnu, who studies computer science at the...
Current apartment situation
Soihtu has three housing locations in Jyväskylä: Kortepohja Student Village, Soihtu Korttelikylä and Soihtu Vehkakuja. All apartments of September have now been offered to applicants. We offer apartments that are available later in autumn to those who have sent an apartment application.
For the new tenant’s of Soihtu
A lot of new students are moving into Soihtu's apartments this autumn. If you are one of the new tenants, it can feel like there are plenty of things to take care of so here is a list to help Soihtu’s new tenants. KEYSYou can get the keys to...
The tenants’ committees for 2023 have been organized
In the housing locations of Soihtu, the tenants can influence housing and the development of community in many ways. At the tenants' meetings organized in November of last year, the committees for 2023 were chosen for each housing location and the...
Results from the autumn 2022 tenant survey
The autumn 2022 resident survey was the first to which the tenants of Soihtu Korttelikylä have also responded. The research material was collected from the tenants as an internet survey 14.-27.11.2022 sent to all tenants who subscribe to the Soihtu Tenant Info newsletter. The survey’s response rate was 25,1 %.