The first Russian-language guide to buying real estate in Finland has been published. It is hoped that the guide will help buyers avoid misunderstandings about ownership rights.
Also, of late, more such real estate deals have been opposed by local residents.
The motive for the guide, jointly published by the local authorities of South Savo, South Karelia and Kymenlaakso, is to be found in the practical difficulties some real estate purchases by Russians have caused.
For many, building regulations are unfamiliar and building codes have been violated, for example by failing to get construction permits, building oversized docks, and putting up unauthorized fences. Some of these have even led to court cases.
