Renting

So you've deicided to rent? What's next?

Step 1

We recommend that you begin your search at least 2-3 months before your expected arrival in Norway. 

You may have to rent a month earlier than your intended arrival to get the right accommodation, or you may have to stay in a different accommodation for a month or so before your selected accommodation is available.

Additionally, when moving to a new country, there is much to learn and find out about the area and amenities; people often learn what they need and want after they have lived in a new town for a few months.

Step 2

Fill up our Accomodation Assistance Form so that we can help you with your house hunt.

You can either then either:

Things to note

  • Properties and descriptions on Finn.no and other online sites are in Norwegian. Online translation tools are useful but can sometimes give interesting translations that do not make sense.
  • In Norway the “living room” is considered a room, so a 2-room apartment does not have 2 bedrooms, but 1 bedroom and 1 living room. If the description says “2 soverom”, then there are 2 bedrooms.

Step 3

Once you’ve found properties that you are interested in, you may forward the properties to us and we will contact the landlords on your behalf to check on availability and any other queries that you may have. 

If you prefer to get in touch with a landlord yourself, it is important to explain in the first instance, why you are looking to rent., for eg. moving to Norway for a new job.  This helps owners to sift out serious enquiries from the insincere ones and increases your chances of getting a response.

If you have requested that we search for suitable properties, then we will email you a list of potential listings for you to consider and contact the landlords for you to check on availability and any other info that you wish to have. 

Step 4

It is important that you get answers to any questions that you may have from the landlord before signing a tenancy agreement to avoid any unnecessary disappointments later. You may request for a tenancy agreement that is written in English. 

 

Tenancy Act

Let’s not forget that as a tenant, you have obligations and rights.

The Tenancy Act stipulates what rights that you as a tenant is entitled to.

Renting Assistance

TENANTS
Are you looking to rent a house or an apartment in Norway? Fill up the form and let us help you find your new home!

LANDLORDS
Do you have an apartment or house that you would like to rent out? Fill up this form and help us help you!


Last modified 29 January 2025
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