Contract, settlement and handover in Norway
What the contract governs, how the money is secured and what to check at handover.
Applies to: Norway. Reviewed 2026-09-25.
Key takeaways
- The contract confirms the agreement formed when the bid was accepted.
- Money is paid into the agent's client account and released once the deed is registered.
- Inspect the home carefully at handover and note any deviations in the protocol.
Handover
- Check the home is cleaned and emptied as agreed.
- Test taps, appliances, heating and ventilation.
- Read meters and receive all keys.
- Sign the handover protocol and note deviations.
What you note in the protocol is easier to get fixed than something raised weeks later.
Questions to ask
- What is included according to the list of fixtures?
Red flags
- The seller wants money directly, outside the agent's client account.
Sources
- The Sale of Real Property Act (Lovdata)