🇳🇴 Norway

Buying Property in Norway: A Guide for Foreign Buyers

Apartments in Norway cost from €8,900 to €8,900 per m² across the cities we track. Expect to pay another 0.5–3% of the price in taxes and fees.

Can foreigners buy property in Norway?

No restrictions for foreign buyers

Foreigners can buy apartments freely; concession rules apply to some agricultural and leisure properties.

Tax ID you'll need: Norwegian national ID or D-number

How to buy, step by step

  1. 1View the property and review the condition report
  2. 2Bid in the agent-run bidding round; acceptance is binding
  3. 3Sign the purchase contract
  4. 4Pay the price into the agent's client account
  5. 5Takeover and registration of the deed with the Mapping Authority

What it costs

A 60 m² apartment in Oslo at the average €8,900/m² costs about €534,000. Purchase taxes and fees add roughly €2,670–€16,020. Full breakdown of Norway property taxes and costs.

Oslo€8,900/m² · gross yield 3.8%

Mortgages and residency

Approx. 60–85% LTV, but usually only with Norwegian residence and income.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can foreigners buy property in Norway?↓
Foreigners can buy apartments freely; concession rules apply to some agricultural and leisure properties.
How much are buying costs in Norway?↓
Typically 0.5–3% of the purchase price for a resale apartment, including transfer tax, notary or legal fees and registration.
How much does an apartment cost in Norway?↓
Average prices range from €8,900/m² to €8,900/m² across 1 cities; in Oslo a 60 m² apartment costs about €534,000.
Can non-residents get a mortgage in Norway?↓
Approx. 60–85% LTV, but usually only with Norwegian residence and income.
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Last reviewed 2026-10. General information, not tax or legal advice: rates change and often depend on region and buyer status, so confirm with a local notary, lawyer or tax adviser. Sources: Store norske leksikon: Dokumentavgiftsloven.