We are actively looking for plots in Espoo, Vantaa, and Helsinki that are suitable for detached house construction. In the first part of this article serieswe discussed the importance of location in our land acquisition. When choosing the right plot, our focus is on location, location, and location—the area, the micro-location, and the neighborhood all matter. In this second part of the seller’s guide, we focus on the characteristics of the plot itself.

are suitable for single-family home construction. In selecting the perfect plot, we consider the everyday life of future residents: location, environment, plot characteristics, and suitability for development. The easiest way to check if your plot is suitable for us is to contact our land acquisition team: Aapo Klasila, puh. 0405416518 , aapo.klasila@olas.fi

Plot characteristics:

Topography and shape. Whether sloping or flat, these affect building design and construction.
The zoning plan of the plot and the related regulations are important. In particular, the plot’s efficiency coefficient affects how much can be built on it and what kinds of building solutions it allows. The efficiency coefficient defines how much building right can be utilized on the plot in relation to its area.

Soil quality:

Soil quality directly impacts the stability and durability of foundations and structures.
Poor soil conditions can lead to extra costs and technical challenges, such as piling or soil stabilization.
Soil quality also determines how much soil must be removed and how pipes and infrastructure should be placed to avoid structural damage.

Environmental factors :

Zoning may include ecological criteria. In some cases, these relate to energy efficiency; in others, a certain percentage of trees must be preserved.
Biodiversity is often protected, for example by considering endangered species. In the Helsinki metropolitan area, flying squirrels are a typical example.
Groundwater levels can influence the elevation and height of buildings.

Cost factors :

Price is a major factor, but other costs should also be considered, such as potential renovation or maintenance costs.

The perfect plot is a flat, pleasant infill development site with good transport connections, large enough for at least four homes with yards. Read moreOlas’s tips for land sellers, part 1: Location >>

Contact us if you have:

an empty plot
a plot with a building in need of demolition, or
unused building rights on your plot

If demolition is required, you can keep your familiar yard and purchase a new apartment in the development built on your former plot at a discounted price. In other words, the value contained in your plot is worth utilizing! If you have a suitable plot in Espoo, Vantaa, or Helsinki, offer it to us. You’ll receive a quick assessment of its suitability for our use and an offer. Read more about selling your plot >>

Call or email:

Aapo Klasila
puh. 0405416518
aapo.klasila@olas.fi

Olas’s tips for land sellers, part 2: plot characteristics