Latest news and blog posts
Joo Group's annual review 2024 has been published
The Joo team describes what our everyday life has looked like as we have sought the balance of carefree living and great business.
How to get Turku residents to greet their neighbours? One of Turku's largest rental housing providers takes on the challenge
Joo Kodit fosters community spirit in Turku neighbourhoods in new and innovative ways.
Pukkila’s transformation continues – rental apartments with unique services to be ready at the end of February
The residents of Turun Huoleton appreciate the ease of everyday life.
LEED eco-certified development nears completion in Masala, Kirkkonummi – utilising innovative low-carbon concrete from Finland
Join us to discover As Oy Kirkkonummen Ferdinand.
Joo Group has published a carbon neutrality roadmap
Our environmental work is rooted in influencing the system and supporting our residents.
Lamminrahka is developing: 140 new rental apartments to be completed
Lamminrahka gets its 6th apartment building in late summer. Shopping area construction starts next year, pending zoning approval.
We now offer furnished apartments for your company's accommodation needs
Joo Group owns nearly 8000 Joo Kodit homes in Finland's growth centres. In the future, any of them can be rented fully furnished.
National Joo Day encourages all to embrace positivity
”Ei" (no) is one of the most popular words in Finnish. Our aim is to inspire as many people as possible to rather say "Joo" (yes).
Environmental wellbeing is at the heart of our sustainability efforts
CEO Antti Niskanen writes about Joo Group's long-term environmental work in his blog.
Better and more effective property management in-house
We have welcomed our first janitor and cleaning professionals to the Joo team in 2023.
The OKR model helps us react fast to changes
In 2023, we established an operational model for ourselves that holds particular value during these uncertain times.
Significantly better living for our residents — all metrics show improved satisfaction
Residents were particularly pleased with the effortless process of renting an apartment and our quick and friendly service.
Sweat, smiles and cheers – Joo Basketball builds community spirit in Nokia
We joined a session of Joo Basketball to experience the vibe in women beginners' basketball training firsthand.
Joo Group's annual review for 2023 tells the story of our everyday at Joo
Read our annual review to find out what Joo team members think of the past year.
Job rotation opens up new perspectives
The recently launched programme has garnered plenty of enthusiastic feedback.
These photos show how Masala in Kirkkonummi has evolved in the last few years
The Joo Kodit residential block of nearly 400 rental apartments was completed in mid-February.
BC Nokia and Joo Kodit joined forces: Taking up basketball can be easy and accessible for adults, too
Joo Basketball starts in Nokia and brings residents together.
Joo Group takes a big green leap – we're installing solar panels on dozens of rooftops
We want to be pioneers in energy efficiency by making green choices and supporting sustainable development.
Being given responsibility and a great work community have been the highlights for Joo Group summer employees
"Colleagues and the atmosphere are definitely the best thing here!"
Our first new development in Riihimäki to be completed in the height of summer
As Oy Riihimäen Pesispolku will comprise 100 rental apartments and a large-scale solar energy system.
Joo Kodit shared cars contribute to residents' carefree life
Having a car to borrow in one's own backyard brings extra convenience to daily life. Making reservations is quick via the app.
Joo Kodit is emerging as one of the largest rental apartment providers in Oulu
The development-oriented city of Oulu has been an excellent environment for piloting innovative housing solutions.
How a property owner can ease the anxiety of moving into one's first home
The idea of school visits came up on a spring morning at our Turku office.
Joo Hetki café fosters a sense of community in Oulu
Joo Hetki opened in January 2023, and it’s turned out to be much more than a café.
The Joo vibe - that summarises our year 2022 perfectly
Read our annual report 2022 to find out what Joo team members think of the past year.
We're preventing loneliness - the first Joo Day invited residents to try new things together
The annual Joo Day inspires people to follow their hearts and say "Joo" - yes in Finnish - to whatever feels right in the moment.
Despite rapid growth, employee satisfaction at Joo Group remains high
Our eNPS score, which measures employees' willingness to recommend their workplace to others, is an excellent 82.
We've opened new offices all around Finland
Our new premises help us bring happiness to both Joo team members and Joo Kodit residents.
The popular Joo Fixer service expands to new locations
Joo Kodit residents can request free help with small home fixes in more and more cities.
Our Jooppi app for residents is making rental living more carefree than ever
With the upcoming Jooppi app, our residents can easily manage everything about their home.
Joo Group receives €100 million EIB green loan for new high-energy performance residential buildings in Finland
The financing will support Joo’s investment pipeline of 29 high-energy performance residential buildings.
We are looking for summer employees
Join our rental teams in Kauniainen, Vantaa, Turku and Tampere for summer 2023.
We calculated our carbon footprint – what happens next?
Read our CEO Antti Niskanen's blog post.
Our team is getting stronger
The Joo Group is getting stronger, with new Joo team members onboard in Oulu and Greater Helsinki.
Turku will get 247 new Joo Kodit apartments in late 2022
Moving to a new home will be made easy, with free help for residents for installing washing machines and light fixtures.
Test out our tips for better ergonomics
Do you spend a lot of time working on a laptop? Test out our tips for better ergonomics.
Our new name is Joo Group. Thanks and bye, Asuntoyhtymä!
With our sixth birthday coming up, we decided to say Joo (yes in Finnish) to a new name. Asuntoyhtymä is now called Joo Group.
The practical ways we’re saving energy to benefit all
Saving energy is one of Joo Kodit’s most important objectives.
Work experience placement showed Kiia how apartments are rented out
9th grade student Kiia Anisimaa's work experience placement involved everything from social media to washing machine installation.
Construction of As Oy Oulun Lumihuippu has started in Hiukkavaara, Oulu
The new development will be rated A for energy efficiency and powered by geothermal energy and solar panels.
Joo Kodit rental apartments to be built in Toukovuori, Porvoo
The new neighbourhood’s attractions include proximity to nature and ecological values.
Happy 1st birthday Joo!
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.
Antti Niskanen appointed new CEO, starting 1.11.2022
Asuntoyhtymä’s board has appointed M.Sc. Antti Niskanen as new CEO of the company.
Millaista on olla töissä yrityksessä, jossa sanotaan usein Joo?
Kuuntele podcastissa kesätyöntekijäiden kokemuksista Joo Kodeilla.
Joo team's summer day out
Joo team got together for a day of summer fun and frolics. Check out the pictures of the day.
Hartela to construct two new developments for Asuntoyhtymä in Oulu
The new Joo apartments will be heated with eco-friendly energy from the return pipes of the district heating network.
We are adopting a whistleblowing channel for reporting unacceptable behaviour
The new digital reporting channel is an important way to ensure our values are put into practice.
Asuntoyhtymä and Marvea have signed a deal for new homes to be built in Keinusaari, Hämeenlinna
The Hämeenlinnan Keinusaari development complements Joo Kodit’s rental apartment offering in the sought-after station area.
Asuntoyhtymä's Annual Report 2021 has been published
During the year we completed several new building projects, launched our new rental brand Joo Kodit, and contemplated our values.
Joo Kodit residents to be offered free help for small fixes at home
The Joo Fixer service will first be launched in Espoo, Kirkkonummi and Oulu.
Joo Kodit rental brand and Finnish Design Shop collaboration encourages sustainable interior design
Joo Kodit has teamed up with Finnish Design Shopa to provide inspiration for furnishing a small home sustainably.
More Joo homes to be built in Tampere
Pirkanmaa will have more than 1000 Joo Kodit rental apartments in the next few years.
The ancient wisdom behind our values
”Have I sat down yet?” Who would ask such a thing and what does it have to do with Asuntoyhtymä’s values? Let’s have a look!
Kangasvuori, Jyväskylä, gets a new energy efficient apartment block
A total of 93 Joo Kodit rental apartments will be completed in the Jyväskylän Tulisydän apartment block in late summer 2023.
New research highlights exceptional employee satisfaction at Asuntoyhtymä
According to a newly released survey, Asuntoyhtymä is at the top of its industry when it comes to employee satisfaction.
The new Lamminrahka neighbourhood combines the best of Kangasala and Tampere
The Joo Kodit apartment blocks are some of the neighbourhood’s very first construction projects.
Joo Kodit brings 181 new ecological homes to Nokia’s Puroniitty
The new apartment complexes will produce solar electricity and use a geothermal heating system for both heating and cooling.
The new Joo Hetki café concept encourages vibrant rental communities
The Joo Hetki neighbourhood café is just one of the many ways in which Joo Kodit is reinventing rental living.
Joo. Olohuone is a shared lounge for residents
The first Joo Olohuone is currently being built at our Kirkkonummen Manhattan apartment complex.
Asuntoyhtymä offers apartments for the use of Ukrainian refugees
Asuntoyhtymä has been in touch with the Finnish Immigration Service and other organisations to offer help for the Ukrainians.
Joo+ revolutionises the culture of rental living in Finland
Joo Kodit is bringing Finland up to date with the international trend by adding furnished apartments to its portfolio.
Pohjola Rakennus and Asuntoyhtymä sign a deal for an apartment complex to be built in Oulu
Asuntoyhtymä has commissioned 76 new Joo apartments in Karjasilta in Oulu. They will be constructed by Pohjola Rakennus Oy Suomi.
New Joo apartments to bring carefree rental living to Kokinniitty in Espoo
Asuntoyhtymä has commissioned the construction of around 100 new Joo apartments in Kokinniitty, Espoo.
What is Asuntoyhtymä's reason to exist?
Our Head of Sustainability Antti Niskanen ponders Asuntoyhtymä's reason to exist in his blog.
I prefer to talk about sustainability rather than responsibility
In his first blog, our Head of Sustainability Antti Niskanen reveals why he rather talks about sustainability than responsibility.
Laajakallio in Kirkkonummi gets new, upmarket rental homes
New, high-quality rental apartments by Joo Kodit will be completed in Kirkkonummi in autumn 2022.
Asuntoyhtymä’s new head of sustainability: “Lofty words aren’t enough – we need action.”
Antti Niskanen (Msc) has been appointed as Asuntoyhtymä's Head of Sustainability.
New rental home brand takes action to prevent loneliness
Asuntoyhtymä homes are now called Joo Kodit. Joo Kodit aims to enliven communities, for example by offering sports facilities.
Joo Kodit is the main sponsor of a new sports centre
The newly opened Joo.Arena sports centre gets the residents of Kirkkonummi moving with its varied facilities.
Asuntoyhtymä joins Green Building Council Finland
The Board of Green Building Council Finland has accepted Asuntoyhtymä Group into its network of members.