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Housing

Welcome to the Housing Blog of Life in Norway. Whether you’re renting or looking to buy, navigating the housing market in Norway can be a challenge.

This section is designed to provide essential information on finding a home, understanding local rental rules, and exploring property ownership.

From city apartments to rural homes, we cover everything you need to know about housing options, costs, and processes in Norway. Let us help you make informed decisions as you settle into your new Norwegian lifestyle.

Unique house in Røros. Photo: David Nikel.

BSU: Helping Young Norwegians Buy Property

Fire safety concept graphic.

Fire Safety at Home in Norway

Entrance to a hybel and a typical interior.

Hybel: The Norwegian Bedsit Explained

Interior of a Scandinavian design apartment.

The Complete Guide to Apartments in Norway

A traditional red, wooden house in rural Norway.

Housing Benefits in Norway Explained

Norway cabin improvement by the waterside.

A Guide to Home Improvements in Norway

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District Heating in Norway: How Norwegian Cities Keep Warm

Norway house heating concept.

Heat Pumps: How Norwegians Pay Less for Heating

Wood burner stove in a Norwegian cabin. Photo: Antonio Galvez Lopez / Shutterstock.com.

Wood Burning Stoves in Norway Explained

Rental prices in Oslo, Norway

Revealed: Average Rental Costs in Norwegian Cities

A Norwegian mountain cabin surrounded by green

Norway’s Cabin Culture: All Hail the Hytte

An apartment block borettslag in Trondheim, Norway. Photo: David Nikel.

Borettslag: Cooperative Housing Ownership in Norway

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