Property templates and checklistsNorway

Reviewed October 28, 2026. Not legal advice. Have a notary or lawyer check your case before you sign.

Buying

1
Seller hires an estate agent
Most sellers use an estate agent (eiendomsmegler). A private sale is lawful, but a lawyer or an agent should then handle payment and registration.
2
Agent publishes the prospectus
The agent publishes a sales prospectus with a condition report (tilstandsrapport) and holds viewings.
3
Buyer bids in writing
The buyer sends a written bid (bud) to the agent, usually signed with BankID, with a price, an acceptance deadline and any conditions.
4
Seller accepts, and the sale binds
A written acceptance before the deadline makes the sale binding. There is no notary, no preliminary contract and no withdrawal right.
5
Both parties sign the contract
The agent drafts the purchase contract (kjøpekontrakt). Before handover, the buyer pays the price and costs into the agent's client account.
6
Deed is registered, seller is paid
The seller signs a deed (skjøte). The agent registers it with Kartverket and pays the seller once the buyer's title is secured.
7
Buyer pays the document duty
2.5% of market value on a freehold home. No duty on a housing cooperative share (borettslag).

Governing law: Tenancy Act (husleieloven), lov 26 March 1999 nr. 17. A new lease act is being prepared, aimed at spring 2027.
Tenant protection: A term less favourable to the tenant has no effect. A written lease is optional, but either party can demand one.
Minimum fixed term: 3 years. 1 year for a basement or attic flat in the landlord's own house. Shorter only with a lawful reason in writing.
Deposit cap: 6 months' rent, in a separate bank account in the tenant's name.
Rent increases: In line with the consumer price index once a year, or to the market level after 2.5 years.
Notice period: 3 months to the end of a calendar month, unless the lease says otherwise.
Landlord ending an open-ended lease: Only on grounds the Act lists, in a written notice that gives reasons.
Disputes: The Rent Disputes Tribunal (Husleietvistutvalget) decides housing lease disputes.