The company tries to keep the increases at a lower level than the general increase in costs.
The increase in costs in the real estate sector during the current year is causing upward pressure on all landlords.
– Cost changes of more than 10 percent have been reported in property maintenance costs. There are also significant changes in the energy categories, with district heating electricity at the top. On top of this, the rise in interest rates, all of these have also affected Lahti Talos.
Despite inflation of around 8–9 percent, Lahten Talot tries to keep rent increases more moderate. According to Anttonen, rents will rise by an average of 4–5 percent on January 1, 2023, but there will be some variation based on, for example, the capital structure or the age of the building.
– We have more than 130 cost centers, which practically correspond to housing stock companies. Each one has slightly different starting points, for example in terms of capital structure. In addition, the building’s age and maintenance issues play a role.
Anttonen emphasizes the importance of smooth resident cooperation in achieving the reduction of the general cost level.
– During the fall and the coming winter, we will campaign residents about various energy saving measures, the top ones of course being heat, electricity consumption and water. Through this, we are trying to tackle some of the cost pressures and we have a good culture and tradition of cooperation with the residents. I am confident this time too that we will succeed in the savings talks.
Residents of Lahti Taloj will receive a notice about rent increases in the next few days.
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