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How much more expensive it is to live alone in Norway?

Housing expenses are much higher for people living alone than for couples. Statistics Norway has now calculated how much less money a person living alone has to make do with.

There are children in only one of the 106 apartments in Oddbjørn's (83) condominium association. 'Elder ghettos' are a gigantic social experiment, says a researcher

“We know too little about the consequences of living arrangements like this,” says Ruth Kjærsti Raanaas, who studies the quality of life among the elderly.

Owning your own home in Norway has become 45 per cent more expensive in two years

For those who rent a home, expenses have remained almost stable.

Increasingly high housing prices widen the gap in Norwegians' housing quality

People with low income and single parents have the worst housing conditions, according to a new report from Statistics Norway.

Norwegians over the age of 60 have become significantly richer in the last 10 years

Transitioning to a retirement pension usually means a decrease in income. Even so, Norwegian elderly continue to expand their wealth.

A cold house can be harmful to your health

More people die in the winter than during summer. The elderly should keep at least one room in their house at 24 degrees or warmer, professor advises.

Here’s how to make old houses climate-friendly

Workers hoisted new walls over the old ones, and saved both money and the climate. Now the research project will show more people how to renovate their homes in a climate-friendly way.

Low income workers and young people could end up fleeing the big cities. We need to rethink housing in Norway, say researchers

When the gap between housing prices and what first-time buyers can afford becomes too big, new ways of thinking emerge.

Old people choose to move to remote and unpractical houses in Norway. Can they still expect the same level of welfare services?

In a few years, the number of 90-year-olds in Norway will quadruple. The number of 70-year-olds is expected to double and 80-year-olds to triple. How will society be able to help all of them, if many choose to live in places that others move away from?

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How much more expensive it is to live alone in Norway?

There are children in only one of the 106 apartments in Oddbjørn's (83) condominium association. 'Elder ghettos' are a gigantic social experiment, says a researcher

Owning your own home in Norway has become 45 per cent more expensive in two years

Increasingly high housing prices widen the gap in Norwegians' housing quality

Norwegians over the age of 60 have become significantly richer in the last 10 years

A cold house can be harmful to your health

Here’s how to make old houses climate-friendly

Low income workers and young people could end up fleeing the big cities. We need to rethink housing in Norway, say researchers

Old people choose to move to remote and unpractical houses in Norway. Can they still expect the same level of welfare services?

You can combat long-tailed silverfish efficiently and safely, it turns out

Housing first for homeless people in Norway

Cities will die if cars dominate

High-rise housing blocks – from bright vision to concrete hell

Rural flats wanted

Changing climate can change building standards

Privatised rental market inflates costs

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