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Tenants in shared apartments, prepare for a new flatmate moving in
During summer and the beginning on autumn, many new students are moving into the Student Village as well as to available apartments in other housing locations. So that a new tenant would feel comfortable moving into Kortepohja and a shared...
How to get ready for a moving day?
In Soihtu student apartments, there are over 1,200 moves annually, so we certainly know that moving into a new apartment is often stressful and requires a bit of planning. With these tips, moving will be easier, and you'll avoid extra hassle on...
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...
Personnel Changes at Soihtu – Housing Coordinator to Take Over Community Manager Duties
Employees have been assigned new roles starting in June. In the future, housing coordinator Anni Pajari will take over the duties previously handled by the community manager. From June onward, she will be responsible for tenant selection, tenant...
We work daily to improve tenant satisfaction
With the implementation of the current strategy of Soihtu (2023-2027), customer satisfaction has become the most important metric for Soihtu Housing, alongside apartment occupancy rates. We want students to feel comfortable in our apartments and in...
Tips for applying a student apartment
The summer is approaching and many future students will receive information about their new place of study and start the search for an apartment. During the summer months, Soihtu receives several hundred applications every month. Here are our tips...
Vaasa wins Finland’s best tenants’ committee competition
In April-May, a competition was held among student housing communities to find the best tenants' committee in Finland. The aim of the competition was to highlight the importance and impact of tenant activities in these communities. Seven student...
Updates in the booking terms of reservable facilities operated by Soihtu now in effect
Soihtu operates several one-time bookable facilities owned by JYY that are suitable for celebrations and recreation for JYY members and other city residents. These include: Opinkivi sauna (Keskussairaalantie 2) Private sauna Bastu...
A sympathetic home in Kortepohja
Text: Anni Pajari | Pictures: Tiina Salminen, Tiitu Design Valtteri Hiltunen ended up in Jyväskylä partly by chance. His grades guaranteed him a place to study at the University of Jyväskylä, and the new student guide that came with his...
Tenant’s Info Letter of May
Tenants of Soihtu receive a newsletter about the current housing topics in Kortepohja Student Village, Soihtu Vehkakuja and Soihtu Korttelikylä every month. The newsletter is sent to the e-mail address found in our system and provided by the...
The face of JYY and support for organizations
Text: Mari Lähteenmäki | Pictures: Tiina Salminen, Tiitu Design Petro Pitkänen, the Student Union's Member Services Secretary, works with JYY’s several associations. Petro has more than 14 years of experience from the boards of various...
Sustainable Village event in Rentukka 14.5.2024
On Tuesday, May 14, 2024, an event focused on circular economy and sustainable living will be organized at Kortepohja Student Village. The event will feature bicycle maintenance, a yard flea market, sustainable urban gardening, workshops, and...