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Read more about Official mail is becoming primarily digitalOfficial mail is becoming primarily digital
Official mail is becoming primarily digital. As of 14 April 2026, when you identify yourself in National Land Survey’s or another authority’s electronic service for the first time, you will be directed to activate Suomi.fi Messages.
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Read more about Dreaming of buying a cottage? Remember these thingsDreaming of buying a cottage? Remember these things
Have you found the summer cottage of your dreams? Now is a good time to find out a few basic things about your cottage.
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Read more about Enormous market potential for spatial dataEnormous market potential for spatial data
According to a recently published scientific article by researchers of the FGI, different spatial data are not compatible, which prevents Finland and Europe from making efficient use of spatial data. However, there is a need for this, as it is estimated that the monetary value of the spatial data market will soon double to almost EUR 1.2 trillion globally.
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Read more about Autonomous vehicles passed Lapland’s winter testAutonomous vehicles passed Lapland’s winter test
Researchers from the Finnish Geospatial Research Institute FGI, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and Lapland University of Applied Sciences tested several technological solutions, such as slipperiness detection using machine vision and accurate vehicle positioning without the possibility to use satellite positioning.
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Read more about Plans in place to register electronic ownership of share certificates held as collateral for bank loans in 2027Plans in place to register electronic ownership of share certificates held as collateral for bank loans in 2027
National Land Survey of Finland and the banks are cooperating on a plan for an operating model for converting share certificates held by banks as loan collateral into electronic ownership records in bulk.
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Read more about A study on the consequences of a cyberattack on Finnish property ownership data?A study on the consequences of a cyberattack on Finnish property ownership data?
A cyberattack on property data could cause extensive damage to society across several sectors, from banks to waste management.
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Read more about Numbers and prices of forest estate purchases increased in 2025Numbers and prices of forest estate purchases increased in 2025
From the Official purchase price register, the National Land Survey of Finland compiled the prices and numbers of purchases of forest estates and arable land in 2025.
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Read more about The number of property purchases increased in Finland in 2025The number of property purchases increased in Finland in 2025
From the purchase price register, the National Land Survey of Finland compiled the real estate prices and numbers of purchases in 2025.
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Read more about The customer service in Tampere will relocate to temporary facilities during renovationThe customer service in Tampere will relocate to temporary facilities during renovation
The National Land Survey’s customer service point in Tampere will relocate to temporary customer service facilities as of 6 March 2026. Customer service will be closed on 3–5 March 2026 due to the relocation.
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Read more about Location Innovation Hub to continue operations with EU fundingLocation Innovation Hub to continue operations with EU funding
The Location Innovation Hub (LIH) has been operating successfully for three years. The centre of expertise has established itself as a catalyst for the development of location data and technologies. Following renewed EU funding, its operations will continue for the next three years.
Spatial dataFinnish Geospatial Research Institute (FGI)
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