8 percent, the second largest increase in the country, only surpassed by Porsgrunn and Skien. Henning Lauridsen, CEO of Eiendom Norge, said there is good momentum in the housing market in many parts of the country, and especially Stavanger, Kristiansand and Bergen stand out in April. He added that it is these cities, together with Tromsø, that are now driving the national price development.
6 percent nationally, according to Eiendom Norge. However, in Oslo and Eastern Norway, the market is more cautious. 5 percent.
Lauridsen noted that with normal development in the coming months, it could mean that Oslo will see falling house prices in 2026. The reasons for the cautious market in Oslo and Eastern Norway remain unclear, and specific price changes for other major cities like Stavanger, Bergen, and Tromsø have not been detailed. 6 percent increase compares to the same period in previous years, and what impact interest rates or other economic factors may have on future prices.
The national housing market continues to show regional divergence, with western and northern cities outperforming the capital region. Analysts suggest that supply constraints and local economic conditions may be contributing to the stronger growth in Kristiansand and other regional centers. Meanwhile, the slower pace in Oslo could reflect affordability challenges and a higher base of prices.
Eiendom Norge's data indicates that the seasonally adjusted figures provide a clearer picture of underlying trends, smoothing out typical monthly volatility. The organization emphasized that while the national trend is positive, the variation across regions underscores the importance of local market analysis for buyers and sellers.