compared to the previous year but remained stable compared to the previous month. In contrast, the capital region saw a sharper decline, with prices dropping by 3.3% year-on-year and 0.4% from June. In Helsinki, prices were down by 4.5% compared to last year.
"The capital region, and especially Helsinki, is a particular disappointment. Prices in Helsinki have declined for two consecutive months now, which has dashed any early hopes of a recovery. While it's not a crash, the news is clearly negative," Holappa noted.
The low levels of home-buying intentions continue to reflect consumer concerns over economic stability and the threat of unemployment. Although interest rates may ease the pressure, they have yet to revive the sluggish market.
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