Housing instructions
Why should you fill in an apartment card when moving in? Can I paint the walls of my apartment? Where should I advise my friend to park their car?
On the Instructions page, we have compiled information, instructions and tips for applying for and living in Soihtu’s housing location. See also our FAQ page for frequently asked questions.
Services for tenants
Broadband connection
Internet connection in Soihtu apartments The tenancy for your apartment includes an internet connection provided by Soihtu (depending on the location, 1-3 Gbit/s or wireless), The fiber-optic speed network of Soihtu is implemented by...
Clubs in Rentukka
Kortepohja Student Village is known for its free time activities and nowadays there are several groups that gather people who have similar interests, upheld by volunteers. Everyone can join without previous knowledge about the topic and others will...
Common rooms
In our housing locations you can find different spaces for studying and meeting purposes as well as for free time activities. Most of the common rooms in Rentukka are included in the tenants’ rent and a part can be used around the clock. In...
Electricity and water
As Soihtu's tenant, the electricity bill is included in your rent. Moreover, in Soihtu Vehkakuja and most of the buildings in Kortepohja Student Village, the usage of water is included in the apartment rent. Although energy costs do not directly...
Home Insurance
Home insurance is a great protection in the event of water damage or theft, for example, as the insurance of Soihtu will not cover damage to your belongings. Soihtu recommends every tenant to get their own home insurance. Please note that the home...
Laundry rooms
The use of laundry rooms is included to your rent, when you are living in an apartment of Soihtu. Some of them can be used without booking them - you can use any machine available - and some of them you can book on our booking system. See below...
Learning Spaces
In Kortepohja Student Village and Soihtu Korttelikylä you can find separate learning spaces to focus on working without interruptions and away from your housework. There are two studying spaces in Rentukka and they both are for quiet...
Loan & rent items
You don’t need to own everything yourself! In Rentukka we have loads of items to loan & rent. We have cleaning equipment, tools and all kinds of fun stuff for free time activities. In Rentukka Lobby you can now find a loan item machine, where...
Online reservation system
In the housing locations of Soihtu you can find different spaces that you can reserve for studying and meeting purposes as well as for free time activities. Most of the common rooms are included in the tenants’ rent and a part can be reserved with...
Other facilities to reserve
In Rentukka you can find all kinds of common rooms, which you can reserve with an extra fee for studying and meeting purposes as well as for free time activities. If you need a bigger space for meetings, a sauna evening or a graduation party, these...
Parking places
Parking is allowed only on the marked car parks. The parking places of Soihtu will be rented in the eParking system. A parking fee will be paid in the eParking system as well. If you want to rent a parking place, you must first apply for the...
Payment service TransferMate
For paying deposits and other housing costs, our customers and tenants can use the payment service TransferMate. The service is meant for tenants coming outside EU and EEA countries since the service is free for them. However, your bank may charge...