Kiinteistönkauppa
Kiinteistönkauppa refers to the legal transaction of transferring ownership of real estate, typically land and the buildings situated upon it. In Finland, this process is governed by specific legislation, primarily the Maakaari (Land Code). The core elements of a kiinteistönkauppa include a legally binding agreement between a seller and a buyer, where the seller relinquishes ownership and the buyer assumes it, usually in exchange for monetary compensation.
A key requirement for a valid kiinteistönkauppa is a written contract. This contract must be signed by
Following the signing of the contract, the buyer must formally apply for registration of their ownership at
The process can involve various associated costs, including stamp duty (varainsiirtovero) payable by the buyer, as