Articles
Useful reading on property sales, surveying and building-technical topics. Written by Christian Røyter, building surveyor with over 25 years of experience.
Technical Adviser at a Property Viewing: Bring a Professional With You
A technical adviser at a property viewing gives professional support. What is assessed, who the service suits, and what it costs.
Assistance During the Construction of a New Home or a Major Renovation
Professional follow-up during construction or renovation helps reduce the risk of defects. Learn how a building surveyor can assist.
Complete Checklist for Selling a Home Privately in Norway
Everything you need to sell a home yourself in Norway: condition report, self-declaration, municipal documents and more. Checklist with timeline.
Price of a Condition Report in Oslo 2026
What does a condition report cost in Oslo? See price examples for apartments, terraced houses, and detached houses, and what is included in the price.
Duty of Disclosure When Selling a Home in Norway: What You Must Tell the Buyer
As a seller you must disclose all known conditions that may affect the purchase. What must be disclosed and the consequences of withholding.
TG2 and TG3: What Do These Condition Grades Mean for a Property Sale?
An explanation of TG2 and TG3 in a Norwegian condition report. What they mean for price, negotiation, and later complaints.
The Norwegian Property Sales Act and the Condition Report: What You Need to Know
How the 2022 changes to the Norwegian Property Sales Act affect residential sales. The condition report, seller's duties and buyer's rights.
Inspection Openings and Moisture Measurement in Wet Rooms and Below-Ground Areas
Why inspection openings in wet rooms and below-ground spaces matter in a condition report, how it's done, and what moisture measurement reveals.
Property Valuation vs. Condition Report: What Is the Difference?
An explanation of the difference between a property valuation and a condition report in Norway, when you need each one, and why they are not the same.
Handover of a Newly Built Home: Complete Checklist
What you should check when taking over a new-build home in Norway. A practical checklist for each room, your rights, and the time limits for complaints.