Finland Residential Figures Q1 2025

The residential investment volume reached €128 million in the first quarter of the year. Most of the activity came from cross-border investors, while over 80% of total investment landed in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area. The most notable investment was Nrep's launch of a €100 million hybrid living development, which consists of senior living and residential apartments in Herttoniemi in Helsinki. Additionally, Bolivo Bostad purchased a residential portfolio comprising of 142 apartments located in Tapiola and Matinkylä, Espoo.

The pricing environment remained stable, and residential prime yields moved sideways in the first quarter at 4.50% in the HMA and 5.00% in Turku and Tampere. 

According to CBRE Nordic Investor Intentions Survey 2025, residential investors are focusing on value-add and core-plus strategies. Nearly 90% of these investors expect to increase their portfolio sizes in 2025. Alternative subsectors attracting investor demand include senior living and affordable housing.