{"id":3009,"date":"2025-08-06T15:20:02","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T12:20:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/firakotona.fi\/guide-for-home-buyers\/polku-uuteen-kotiin\/"},"modified":"2026-01-19T08:54:18","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T06:54:18","slug":"journey-to-a-new-home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/firakotona.fi\/en\/guide-for-home-buyers\/journey-to-a-new-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Journey to a new home"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Journey to Your New Home<\/p>\n \n

On the way to your own home<\/h1>\n \n

Welcome to the home buyer\u2019s journey \u2013 we\u2019ll walk with you every step of the way.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n

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Buying a new-build home doesn\u2019t have to feel complicated.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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On this page, we explain how the journey from reservation to moving in happens step by step \u2013 and how you can influence it along the way.
We\u2019ll be by your side throughout the process to make sure your new home feels like home even before you step inside. Our goal is to make the home-buying journey clear, safe, and tailored to you.
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1. Reserving an apartment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our priority is to make sure your new home feels truly yours. The apartments in pre-marketing are designed with our customers\u2019 wishes in mind \u2013 and you can still influence the details before making your purchase decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interior finishes, equipment, and fittings can be customized together with our experts. If you don\u2019t find an option that suits you perfectly, feel free to contact us \u2013 our sales team will go through the pre-priced customization options with you. Our goal is for your new apartment to feel like home even before you step inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want to be among the first to hear about new Fira homes? Join the Kotona pre-list and get the chance to reserve your home before public pre-marketing begins.
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Pre-marketing is the stage where the developer presents a planned new-build project before construction begins. The goal is to gauge interest and secure enough reservations before making the decision to start building.<\/p>\n

Sometimes pre-marketing gives insight into what kind of apartments buyers want, and the project may still be redesigned before sales and construction start. This helps ensure the building meets buyers\u2019 needs as well as possible, which increases the reservation rate. A higher reservation rate means the building gets permission to start construction faster \u2013 and your home will be ready sooner.<\/p>\n<\/main>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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When you find an apartment you like during the pre-marketing phase, you can reserve it by filling out the reservation form online or contacting a sales representative. A reservation gives you an advantage: you get to choose the best apartment for you before construction and official sales begin.<\/p>\n

The reservation is confirmed with a formal reservation fee, which will later be deducted from the purchase price or refunded if you decide to cancel.<\/p>\n

A reservation does not commit you to a final purchase yet \u2013 it simply gives you time to consider your decision in peace.<\/p>\n

Apartments are reserved in the order of applications. If your preferred apartment is already reserved, you can join the waiting list. If you are the first to reserve, the apartment will remain reserved for you until the sales phase begins.<\/p>\n<\/main>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n <\/main>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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2. Buying a New-Build Apartment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Buying a new-build home moves step by step from reservation to signing the contract and finally to your home being completed. As a buyer, you have time to explore the property, review all documents carefully, and make decisions with confidence. Each stage is designed to protect you and ensure your new home meets your expectations. By reserving and buying early, you also have the chance to influence details like interior finishes and design choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Safe Home Purchase and Payment<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The pre-marketing phase ends when the security documents and guarantees required by the Housing Transactions Act have been provided and the RS bank has signed the necessary documents. At that point, binding sales of the apartments can begin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Choosing Materials and Making Custom Changes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As a buyer of a new-build apartment, you have the opportunity to influence your home\u2019s interior during the construction phase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The developer offers a comprehensive interior design collection, where you can choose from included options or upgrade to premium products. Examples include:<\/p>\n

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