7 of the best · Helsinki, Finland
Estate agents with Helsinki offices, the classic and new neighbourhoods, and what the rules say about transfer tax and buyers from outside the EU. We never publish prices.
Our 7 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Helsinki.
Prime homes
Sotheby’s International Realty’s Finnish affiliate, on Kasarmikatu.
Kasarmikatu 34, 00130 HelsinkiExplore View on map
Offices across the city
A national estate agency with Helsinki offices; the former SKV brand now redirects here.
Runeberginkatu 17, 00100 HelsinkiExplore View on map
In-depth stories behind the list.
The back story
Housing-company shares, a 1.5% transfer tax, and a Ministry of Defence permit for some buyers from outside the EU: how buying works in Finland.
Licensed agencies.
Finland and abroad
An estate agency with a Helsinki office on Elimäenkatu.
Elimäenkatu 17–19, 00510 HelsinkiExplore View on map
Offices across the city
A national estate agency with Helsinki offices; the former SKV brand now redirects here.
Runeberginkatu 17, 00100 HelsinkiExplore View on map
Prime homes
Sotheby’s International Realty’s Finnish affiliate, on Kasarmikatu.
Kasarmikatu 34, 00130 HelsinkiExplore View on map
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