Real Estate in Norway

Last updated on Nov 27, 2021

Summary: Expats and retirees talk about real estate in Norway? How do you find a home in Norway? Should you buy or rent? What is the cost of housing?

How do I find a place to live in Norway?

We asked expats how they chose their neighborhood and found a place to live. They answered:

"We found our place to live off the internet site here in Norway Finn.no. We weren't concerned about neighborhood as much as we were concerned about finding a place to live. Its a University island so places go fast and there's not a lot available," remarked another foreigner who made the move to Tromso.

"We live in the center of Oslo because it is close to the train and bus stations for us to get to work- it also has a great balcony. We also wanted two large bedrooms, and a w/d in the flat which can be tricky to find in older flats," explained one person living in Oslo, Norway.

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