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We develop and manage properties in Finland’s growth centres to help people live their lives better and more sustainably. Renting out homes through our consumer brand Joo Kodit, we want to make rental living easier and more carefree. 

We only make long-term investments, which we've evaluated for their impact on future generations. This means taking responsibility for the sustainable development of communities, while respecting the well-being of both people and the environment.

Rather than problems, we focus on continuous development and improvement. Our simple, honest and fast-moving way of working makes life less complicated for everyone from our partners to tenants. 


Reinventing property development and management

Asuntoyhtymä kohde

Ohjaus Joo-sivulle

Asuntoyhtymä’s rental homes are now called Joo Kodit! See the apartments available in Finland and all the information about our services for residents on our new website at joo-kodit.fi/en 


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__The new development will be rated A for energy efficiency and powered by geothermal energy and solar panels.__

![As Oy Oulun Lumihuippu web](//images.ctfassets.net/nuypofklqhtg/1fTEUjQFxuAkB0gftMfL2N/b4567e1a4bd9a6e20acfe60cecca2c87/As_Oy_Oulun_Lumihuippu_web.JPG)

The construction of As Oy Oulun Lumihuippu has started in Hiukkavaara in Oulu. The apartment complex built by Rave Rakennus will comprise 59 Joo Kodit rental homes. The new Joo Kodit apartments, which will be ready in autumn 2023, will include studios and one and two bedroom homes.

Hiukkavaara is planned to become the largest urban district in Northern Finland with 25 000 inhabitants. Oulun Lumihuippu will be located in a prime spot near a grocery store and the Hiukkavaara community centre, which is home to a school, a daycare centre and a library and offers diverse activities from cultural events to handicraft courses. Padel courts, the Hiukkavaara sports field and cross-country skiing trails are less than a kilometre away.

– It’s great to get Joo Kodit apartments in Hiukkavaara, too! It will be a wonderful neighbourhood with lots of opportunities for outdoor recreation and excellent amenities, says the Joo Kodit Head of Sustainability __Antti Niskanen__.

Hiukkavaara, which has been dubbed ”Winter City” wants to set the standard for climate conscious design by saving energy and materials and making nature a part of everyday life. Oulun Lumihuippu will be rated A for energy efficiency and heated by geothermal energy. Solar panels will be installed on the roof.

The CEO of Rave Rakennus, __Mika Kaikkonen__, says that the new apartment complex expands an existing development by Rave Rakennus, the first part of which was completed last summer.

– As Oy Oulun Lumihuippu, Snow Peak in English, is an aptly named next step in the development of the Winter City. Together with the commercial development next to the assisted living facility, it complements an impressive set of new buildings at the centre of Hiukkavaara.

## Joo Kodit inspires community spirit in Oulu

The Oulu area now has more than 1000 Joo Kodit apartments, with over 500 more under construction. The prevention of loneliness in residential living is one of Joo Kodit’s most important objectives. The company has organised residents’ events in Toppilansalmi, Oulu, and the local Joo Hetki café will open in January 2023. The café located on the ground floor of a residential building is open to everyone and doubles as an event venue and a Joo Kodit customer service point.

– According to market research we conducted, one in three people in rental accommodation has experienced loneliness in their home. On the other hand, people were interested in getting to know their neighbours. As a rental apartment owner, we want to provide residents with meeting places, says Joo Kodit Commercial Director __Heta Kärki__.


The new development will be rated A for energy efficiency and powered by geothermal energy and solar panels.

Construction of As Oy Oulun Lumihuippu has started in Hiukkavaara, Oulu

__The new neighbourhood’s attractions include proximity to nature and ecological values.__

![As Oy Porvoon Horisontin visualization](//images.ctfassets.net/nuypofklqhtg/1RRk5jNMCIiNqatPUAA0k0/15be235c851773997bfa5dfcd98247d4/As_Oy_Porvoon_Horisontin_visualisointikuva__web.jpg)

The building of As Oy Porvoon Horisontti is currently underway in Toukovuori in Porvoo. The new development will comprise 54 Joo Kodit rental homes from studios to one bedroom apartments. Built by Marvea, they will be completed at the start of 2024. The residents will able to enjoy Joo Kodit’s promise of carefree rental living, which includes the idea that not everything must be personally owned. 

– Our aim is to come up with new ways for our residents to share space, items and even means of transport. We’re designing a stylish and convenient communal area to help us put these ideas into practice in Porvoon Horisontti, says the Joo Kodit Head of Sustainability __Antti Niskanen__.

The communal area will include a sauna, gym equipment, and a laundry room. What’s more, the residents can make use of a shared car and a bike maintenance point. 

## Homes chosen for ecological values

Toukovuori is a new neighbourhood, which will host approximately 1400 residents in energy-efficient, low-carbon homes.  The Porvoon Horisontti apartment complex will have geothermal heating and solar panels on the roof.

– The importance of an apartment’s ecological values is clearly growing, and ecological issues increasingly affect people’s home choices. Thanks to geothermal heating and solar panels, the running costs of the apartment complex stay manageable even if purchased energy gets more expensive, says the Marvea CEO __Miikka Routama__.

The Toukovuori district stands out with its proximity to nature. Beautiful sea views can be admired from the local hilltop, and the varied landscape is ideal for outdoor recreation. Outdoor destinations near Toukovuori include the Ruskis nature reserve with its wetland bird habitats and the nature trails through Ekudden’s groves and rocky shoreline. The amenities of central Porvoo are approximately three kilometres away.


The new neighbourhood’s attractions include proximity to nature and ecological values.

Joo Kodit rental apartments to be built in Toukovuori, Porvoo

Our rental apartment brand Joo Kodit turns one year old on 16 September. Joo has been growing amazingly fast. Owning just over 3300 rental apartments to start with, it now offers approximately 5500 homes. Read on to find out all the new things to which we have said Joo (that's yes in Finnish!) in the first year.

## 1. Joo to furnished rental apartments

![Joo+ furnished rental apartments](//images.ctfassets.net/nuypofklqhtg/1wkvFQ9vvFW847uCPrtIPj/51f9d75a035ce3cb946bd38096cf6d61/Joo_Plus_kalustetut_vuokra-asunnot.jpg)

In spring we launched our [furnished Joo+ apartments](https://www.asuntoyhtyma.fi/en/news/joo-revolutionises-the-culture-of-rental-living-in-finland/) for long-term rental. Joo+ apartments offer affordable rental living for as long as you like – whether that's 10 months or 10 years!

## 2. Joo to interior design inspiration 

![Joo x Finnish Design Shop 2](//images.ctfassets.net/nuypofklqhtg/5C3Okum8aTERUpomDnu5HC/2a7194e8a197f533e20e625fe2e2f406/Joo1_small.jpg)

We've inspired people to furnish their compact homes sustainably. The interior designers of Finnish Design Shop put together [three different interior design sets](https://www.joo-kodit.fi/joomag/joo-x-finnish-design-shop), which were created especially for Joo Kodit apartments.

## 3. Joo to sustainable development 

![solar panel](//images.ctfassets.net/nuypofklqhtg/7s3e1kkjxh2cRichLGHlfW/a7b7074a41cae8a1bc0bf03207fd219e/Sepp__-Kallen_kuja_2__aurinkopaneelit.jpg)

We've decided to commission only apartment complexes with the best energy rating A as well as to increase the use of solar power and geothermal heating.

## 4. Joo to helping out residents

![Joo Fixer](//images.ctfassets.net/nuypofklqhtg/6M9Xsw6NYHobAQsu88MPOn/94baac441e4f08f9122ce8d5076422a5/Joo_Kotimestari_palvelu_on_otettu_k__ytt____n_useissa_taloyhti__iss___Kirkkonummella__Espoossa_ja_Oulussa.png)

We started to offer free help for small fixes at home in some of our apartment complexes. [Joo Fixer](https://www.joo-kodit.fi/en/fixer) puts up pictures as well as installs light fixtures and washing machines on residents' behalf.

## 5. Joo to clever communal spaces

![Joo Olohuone](//images.ctfassets.net/nuypofklqhtg/5qzjJpiD2ttVqoNBuT87wm/b0184d084f48b44e2f1eb553907a37b8/Joo_Olohuone__4_.jpg)

Plans are underway for a variety of communal spaces in our new developments. The first shared residents' lounge, [Joo Olohuone](https://www.joo-kodit.fi/en/joomag/joo-lounge), is already open in Masala in Kirkkonummi. Residents' feedback on the opening day of Joo Olohuone was overwhelmingly positive, and people came up with great uses for the venue from board game evenings to watching sports together.

## 6. Joo to active communities

![Joo Kodit running school, Oulu](//images.ctfassets.net/nuypofklqhtg/5JpudkfTQFdUqVwmGR4SkA/10aef39eecdb22a26e1afe4f9d24cfe7/Joo_Kotien_juoksukoulu.jpeg)

Preventing loneliness at home is one of Joo Kodit's missions, so we've begun to build residents' communities. In Toppilansalmi in Oulu we helped people get to know each other by organising a [running school](https://www.joo-kodit.fi/joomag/toppilansalmen-juoksukoulu) event last summer. This winter residents' activities will continue at the new [Joo Hetki café](https://www.asuntoyhtyma.fi/en/news/the-new-joo-hetki-cafe-concept-encourages-vibrant-rental-communities/). Once opened, the café will host a variety of events and the Joo Kodit customer service point.

During its first year, Joo Kodit has grown amazingly fast  –  Read about the new things we've said Joo (that's a yes) to so far.

Happy 1st birthday Joo!

__Asuntoyhtymä’s board has appointed M.Sc. Antti Niskanen as new CEO of the company.  Niskanen, at the moment Head of Sustainability, will start in his new role 1.11.2022.  Current CEO, co-founder of the company, Jaakko Niskanen, will focus on his roles as a board member and owner. __

Asuntoyhtymä has become a key player in the Finnish residential rental market. Jaakko Niskanen describes the journey of Asuntoyhtymä with great pride and joy:  

“I have had the most interesting and rewarding past six years.  In November 2016 I had some extra energy and ended up sending Balder’s __Erik Selin__ an email asking if we could do something together.  To my surprise, Erik responded and a few months later Asuntoyhtymä saw daylight.  Since January 2017, when Asuntoyhtymä was founded, I have had the privilege to head and grow the company as its CEO.  It truly is my second child. However, now six years later, I feel it’s timely to take some distance from the operative actions and continue adding value through my roles as a board member and shareholder.  It is incredible how fast the time has flown.  As of today, we have more than 7300 Joo rental homes rented or currently being constructed. 

I believe to hand over a company and corporate culture we can all be very proud of. My personal life philosophy centers around the idea of making full use of each moment we are given. Integral to this is also finding and living one’s own passions, something I have been lucky enough to do personally. This is a philosophy we share with Antti, although we are different in many other ways. I’m happy to say that there is no other person I would rather see run our company. Antti is a person that can be trusted in all circumstances and as CEO will further promote the concept of sustainability in our corporate DNA”, Jaakko Niskanen says.

![antti and jaakko niskanen ](//images.ctfassets.net/nuypofklqhtg/lQt1iq86r5F4rMNPFWZvK/32c332700cdf755e0e290fc6b6b7a823/antti_ja_jaakko_niskanen_asuntoyhtym__)

## The concept of sustainability inspires Antti Niskanen 

Antti Niskanen has studied industrial engineering in Aalto University. For the past year he has served as Head of Sustainability at Asuntoyhtymä.  Antti finds it fascinating to consider sustainability as a concept that will help companies to sustain over time – hopefully decades and centuries.  Sustainability should not be viewed as one perspective to company’s business activities, but a comprehensive ideology in all actions.  

“I want to thank the board for this unique possibility to head a wonderful company. This is a team sport, and together with the 60 coworkers we are excited to serve and deliver increasing value to all our customers. I look forward to starting as CEO and keeping building a company to sustain over time.” 

Asuntoyhtymä’s board has appointed M.Sc. Antti Niskanen as new CEO of the company.

Antti Niskanen appointed new CEO, starting 1.11.2022 

![Kesätyöntekijöiden kuulumisia](//images.ctfassets.net/nuypofklqhtg/62ZTz9uvcBUVwAp2T6gx1m/386fba0dc86f2f03bca8b8d0cfe9f4c4/103A7686.jpg)

Kesätyöntekijämme kerääntyvät Kauniaisten toimistolla keskustelemaan kokemuksistaan Joo Kodeilla. Juuri lukiosta lakin saanut Oskari, tradenomiksi opiskeleva Simo ja kauppislainen Hilla kertovat, mikä työpaikalla on ollut parasta ja mitä he odottavat tulevaisuudeltaan. Sanotko sinäkin tulevaisuuden seikkailuille Joo?

[Siirry kuuntelemaan kesätyöntekijöiden podcast. ](https://soundcloud.com/user-329547926/kesatyontekijoiden-podcast-joo-kodit?si=e5338609fa934a99addf8f4c0c362dae&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing)

Kuuntele podcastissa kesätyöntekijäiden kokemuksista Joo Kodeilla.

Millaista on olla töissä yrityksessä, jossa sanotaan usein Joo?

Lue artikkeli suomeksi [tästä](https://asuntoyhtyma.fi/ajankohtaista/joo-tiimin-kesapaiva "Joo-tiimin kesäpäivä").

The entire Joo team got together in mid-June for a day of summer fun and frolics. Check out the pictures below to see the good time that was had by all. 

![Joo.Arena pilates class, Joo Kodit summer day out](//images.ctfassets.net/nuypofklqhtg/62cIj5R0IU4dqg6BhHzZGv/0cbb8d27464e33c9477f7901ada05637/Joo.Arena_pilates.jpg)

The day started off with a pilates class at Joo.Arena, the sports centre sponsored by Joo Kodit. We discovered muscles we didn't even know we had! 

![Flower garland summer day out, Joo Kodit](//images.ctfassets.net/nuypofklqhtg/6ZVUr1YqwDBGYT5s9xfvQf/f98b358f7ef82ae326001d5f66ffa2b4/Kukkaseppele_kes__p__iv__.jpg)

After the workout, we got creative and tried our hand at making flower garlands at our Kauniainen office. 

![Tia, Peppi and Laura at the summer day out, Joo Kodit](//images.ctfassets.net/nuypofklqhtg/3WQ9uGUqXG9g5FyeEkO1r9/cab36fc983a2ed10e8ea24ab2c6d2736/Tia_Peppi_Laura_kes__juhlat.jpg)

Tia from our rent management customer service had a picture taken of her garland. Rental representatives Peppi and Laura posed with her.

![Joo Kodit, Joo team's summer day out, team Oulu](//images.ctfassets.net/nuypofklqhtg/6tvEFdY2BphJAfPq31n2ZJ/5e21afef173c3fcc40bb109e5d21c03d/Oulun_tiimi_kes__juhlat.jpg)

The Oulu team's Katja (from top left), Jenna, Antti, Tommi, Petra, Josefiina and Mikko (from bottom left) and Juho share a happy moment.

![Summer day out Joo Gala, Mea, Joo Kodit](//images.ctfassets.net/nuypofklqhtg/32v4usjjB98N0HXS4EVvXU/f6afd7fd05da81b4cf063e82fc2350ec/Mea_kes__juhlat.jpg)

At the Joo Gala, accomplished Joo team members were given awards based on votes by their colleagues. The rental representative Mea got an award for her Joo attitude. Other categories at the gala were the helping hand, the carefree champion, the continuous learner, the continuous developer, the backbone of the team, the respect-giver and the bringer of joy. The award for Joo team member of the year went to everyone in the team!

![Summer day out dinner, Joo Kodit](//images.ctfassets.net/nuypofklqhtg/5uvg6FHAEAhqvd4Mq1gDQc/9789fad953f7203e79bc5f27d77b32ec/Kes__juhlat_illallinen.jpg)

We ended the evening with a delicious meal at restaurant NJK where everyone was full of praise for the entertaining day out. We did have a ton of fun partying together!

Joo team got together for a day of summer fun and frolics. Check out the pictures of the day.

Joo team's summer day out

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