"The sale of vacation homes typically picks up when the snow melts and the bright evenings and picturesque sunsets arrive. This year, the general increase in costs and interest rates has also affected cottage sales, resulting in a quieter market compared to previous years," says Tuomas Viljamaa, CEO of the Real Estate Agents' Association.
Sales volumes of vacation homes in South Savo and Lapland have remained at a similar level to last year during the early months of the year.