{
  "id": 2544852,
  "title": "Boligbrems i Oslo: – Hadde ventet at det skulle komme noen bud",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/boligbrems-i-oslo-hadde-ventet-at-det-skulle-komme-noen-bud",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-22T09:04:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "E24 Norway",
    "slug": "e24-norway",
    "url": "https://e24.no/norsk-oekonomi/i/7pxkV8/boligbrems-i-oslo-hadde-ventet-at-det-skulle-komme-noen-bud"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Withu Wijeyaraj, a 33-year-old IT professional and his wife recently viewed a two-bedroom apartment they were considering purchasing in Ensjø, Oslo. Surprised by the lack of competition among potential buyers, Wijeyaraj noted that only two bids emerged during their viewing. The apartment, built in 2022, was purchased for 360,000 Norwegian Kroner, and its current market value is estimated at 4,690,000 Norwegian Kroner. The price of apartments in Oslo remains the highest in the country, with a 2% decrease in the price of used apartments in July, according to Eiendom Norge. The market is being influenced by high interest rates and local factors on the supply side, which increases household costs and reduces borrowing capacity, according to Øyvind Rønning Masst, a senior macro analyst at Prognosesenteret. Norges Bank has previously warned of a possible rate cut and has raised the policy rate to 4.25% earlier this year, which may further impact the market. Wijeyaraj is considering selling his apartment due to the high cost of living and the lack of purchasing power in the market. The listing process for the apartment has been extended to November 1st, as there has been little interest from potential buyers.",
  "summary": "Høyere rentenivå og mange boliger til salgs legger en demper på markedet.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}