To-do list for new cottage owners
Buying a cottage may be the first property transaction for many people. The National Land Survey of Finland (NLS) has compiled this to-do list to help new cottage owners take care of the most important steps.
Printed topographic map sheets are once again available
The National Land Survey of Finland has signed a cooperation agreement with Karttakauppa Suomi Oy, whereby Karttakauppa Suomi Oy started selling printed topographic maps in September. It is also possible for other companies to sign a similar agreement.
Location can also be positioned without a satellite signal
There is a great need for positioning free from interference in satellite positioning. The dissertation of researcher Maija Mäkelä, presents a cooperative approach that does not need a satellite signal at all.
Find the best berry and mushroom spots with maps and aerial images
The maps produced by the National Land Survey of Finland (NLS) and related geospatial data services such as the MapSite provide comprehensive information about Finland’s terrain and forests. These free, open-access online services can also be used to plan berry-picking and mushrooming trips.
The first compensations for the eastern border barrier fence to be paid soon
Several sections of the 200-kilometre-long barrier fence along the eastern border will be completed during 2025. The expropriation committee, led by a cadastral surveyor from the National Land Survey of Finland, assesses and determines the expropriation compensation for landowners at a new increased rate.