Find your corners – how to choose the best neighbourhood for you
What kind of area do you enjoy? Where are the bases of your life close by or at least within easy reach? Read these tips to help you find your new favourite corners.
Where can you find the best possible neighbourhood for you? The puzzle begins to unravel when you consider which types of neighbourhoods feel the most home to you, what age or style of home you desire, and what kind of transport links you need for a comfortable daily life.
1. The perfect location
When it becomes time to move for one reason or another, most people first consider the location of their new home. Which city, district, or neighbourhood feels the most like home, and where is the right atmosphere? What area exudes a homely feeling just for you? And what about the suitable commute to work, nursery, hobbies, and other critical points of your life?
If you are open-minded, explore the map, gather more information about different areas, and consider whether a completely new neighbourhood might be just right for you.
On the other hand, the possibility of a dream location might inspire someone to reorganise their life entirely so that everyday life works smoothly in the new neighbourhood.
Choosing a suitable area can also depend on your current lifestyle and situation. Do you crave trendy restaurants, cafes, popular flea markets, or perhaps a peaceful, green environment and proximity to water?
Lumo Tip!
We have produced articles on our website about various neighbourhoods and interviewed many residents of Lumo homes. These articles allow you to conveniently get a preview of different areas and what it’s like to live in a Lumo home.
2. Good connections to important places
Is there a bus, train, or metro service? Can you drive smoothly to and from the essential places in your daily life? Public transport links are a significant factor for many people when choosing a neighbourhood, especially in large cities.
When considering a move to a new area, first explore how you can get to your workplace or place of study, where the nearest grocery store, restaurant, cinema, or other important locations are.
It's also essential for many people to consider where friends and other family members live and whether they can be reached quickly. For families with children, proximity to the nearest nursery, school, and playground is often crucial.
Lumo Tip!
With Lumo Homes' map search function, you can view available Lumo rental apartments by neighbourhood.
In the HSL area, you can also use the travel time search. You can enter, for example, your workplace address and explore Lumo homes located within your desired travel time radius.
3. Pleasant atmosphere
How do you feel when you step out your front door? If your current neighbourhood is cosy and warm, you will likely enjoy it. If not, it might be time to find new favourite corners!
The general comfort, atmosphere, and vibe of a neighbourhood are important factors that significantly affect the enjoyment of living there. A neighbourhood's unique feel can comprise many elements, often related to nearby cultural and leisure amenities or the proximity to nature.
For some, a neighbourhood's architectural style and urban design greatly impact their comfort, such as the age, style, and colours of the buildings, bike lanes, local parks, or small shops.
Life is more straightforward to enjoy when the things that bring you joy are nearby. Community spirit and a like-minded neighbourhood often enhance the comfort of living and create a sense of security.
Lumo Tip!
In Lumo homes, the sense of community among neighbours is fostered by cosy communal spaces and Lumo teams composed of the building's residents. These teams organise enjoyable activities and events for everyone in the building.
A good community spirit creates long-term living and enjoyment conditions in a Lumo home. Lumo housing advice is available to help maintain neighbourly harmony, ensuring a peaceful and friendly atmosphere in Lumo buildings.
4. The home that reflects you
When choosing a neighbourhood, it's essential to consider that different areas often have varying housing types.
When searching for a new neighbourhood and the perfect home, it helps to consider what kind of home you really want. A terraced house in a residential area, a modern flat in an apartment building, and a characterful home in a 1970s block are all very different in nature and atmosphere.
You can also rent a unique, loft-style home, such as the Lumo homes in Tampere, built-in Emil Aaltonen's old shoe factory, or a historically significant city home on Bulevardi in Helsinki, in the former chemistry department of the Helsinki University of Technology.
Lumo Tip!
The Lumo online store's diverse selection offers homes to suit various tastes: brand-new dream homes, refurbished classics, unique conversion properties with stunning architectural details, or cosy, warm homes tailored to different needs and life situations. You can rent a home directly through the online store.
You can choose and rent your home without waiting or intermediaries. When renting a Lumo home, you don't pay any extra security deposits, just the first month's rent or reservation fee. With a Lumo home, you also get a satisfaction guarantee, allowing you to cancel the lease if the home does not meet your expectations or is otherwise unsuitable for you after seeing it.