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Soihtu resident network will be renewed at the turn of 2024-2025 

, , , , / 7.10.2024

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...

Energy Saving Week 7.-13.10.2024

, / 7.10.2024

Efficient use of energy and water is important year-round, but this week also marks the National Energy Saving Week, which aims to remind us of the importance of even small daily actions for saving energy. Soihtu has once again signed up for Energy...

Verification of right of tenancy

, , / 5.10.2024

Buildings A-J and Q-T in Kortepohja Student Village are so called ARA student housing locations. In fall 2024 the right of tenancy will be inspected in the buildings FHJRST in Kortepohja Student Village.

Stop by the pop-up point

, / 2.9.2024

Come meet Soihtu's staff at the Housing POP UP points. In September, you can find us in locations such as the Kortepohja Student Village and Korttelikylä. At the Housing POP UP points, you can easily ask about housing-related matters. We provide...

A new loan item machine in Kortepohja

, / 30.8.2024

A new loan item machine, serving all residents of the area, has arrived at the Rentukka community building in the Kortepohja Student Village. The machine will be available for use starting in September. The vending machine offers a total of thirteen...

JYPS presentation and bike maintenance course at Rentukka on September 11–12

, , / 22.8.2024

Jyväskylä Cycling Association (JYPS) is coming to Kortepohja in September with a presentation event and bike maintenance courses. If your bike needs minor maintenance and you'd like to learn how to do it yourself, sign up for the free course....

The Opinkivi sauna meeting room, pictured from the window wall of the space. There is a long table with chairs for dining and meetings on the left and a kitchen on the opposite side. Two large sofas are on the right hand side.

Opinkivi Sauna meeting room got a facelift during the summer

/ 15.8.2024

During the renovation, the wall between the meeting room and the kitchen was removed. The change increases the feeling of space on the meeting room side.

All apartments of September have now been offered

, , , , / 13.8.2024

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...

Tenant rights and responsibilities

, / 12.8.2024

When moving into a rental apartment, it's important to be aware that as a tenant, you have rights but also some responsibilities. These rights and responsibilities are outlined in the law governing the rental of residential apartments, which is also...

Reforms to services

, , , , / 24.7.2024

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

, , , , / 23.7.2024

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

, , , , / 11.7.2024

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.