News
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.
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...