House For Sale In Norway

It may be a bit late, but to plan ahead, check this out. Students going back to school are facing higher and higher tuition costs. Where can we find a lower cost but still excellent education?  Free tuition".  It may be time to move.   How about...Norway?

Norway’s housing market is slowing sharply, after almost four years of house price rises.. In the third quarter of 2013, the average price of dwellings sold was NOK3 million (US$490,320) while the average price of holiday homes on an owned site was NOK1.4 million (US$228,820), according to Statistics Norway. Believe it or not, There are few restrictions for foreigners looking to purchase property in Norway. Of course, there are minor restrictions to purchasing properties in select coastal and mountain regions and as

such it is a good idea to engage the services of a reputable real estate agent (in Norway the agent generally represents both the buyer and the seller with the fee usually being paid by the buyer). Norwegians are friendly and down to earth; English is spoken widely . Norway has large variations in seasonal daylight. .“Land of the Midnight Sun”. Buying a private island in Norway presents no real problems for foreigners.

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Benefits of living in Norway including compensation for sick leave in Norway is often described as the most generous in the world: Employees receive 100% of salary from day one for up to a year. People on disability benefits in Norway get extra help to pay for a  

carer, make adjustments to their homes (wider doors for wheelchairs etc), pay for taxis and so on..Child benefit is granted from the month following the birth of the child or from the month after you and the child arrive in Norway.
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 If the child is born in Norway after you have been registered in the population register, Child benefit will, as a general rule, be granted automatically ..The Scandinavian countries subsidize a lot of things  such as education, child care, elder care and transportation – thereby compensating for their high taxes. Scandinavians trust their fellow citizens. They think poor people have typically been unlucky instead of lazy. They vote actively and participate in civil society. They respect the rule of law, and they donate to charity.

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Taxes provide the main benefits for the public sector in Norway. The taxes that are paid are spent on public services such as healthcare (hospitals, nursing homes) education (schools, colleges, universities) transport and communications (roads, railroads, airports). In addition to covering joint expenses, taxes are designed to contribute to greater equality between individuals. Norway is one of the wealthiest in the world per capita, and they also have one of the highest standards of living of any country in the world. There are no tuition fees for attending public higher education in Norway, as all the costs are covered by the Ministry of Education and Research. This might be the place!

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 Tuition is free, however, accomodations, food, books and study, transportation to and from the Universities is not cheap. Living close to the University  at home would be a large benefit to the student..

That said..What’s available for “our new house in Norway?”..

How about buying some property and building your new house?Stabbursdalen Salmon Resort has land for

Stabbursdalen Resort

sale and you can build your own cabin. It's located on the shore of  the amazing Stabburselva Salmonriver, the best resort for salmonfishing in the world. You would have six good salmonrivers within an hours drive and 7000 square kms of. land for hunting!   Cost? 490,000 kroner, $590,000 USD..Tourists, a resort!    A steal!!

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or....

The Vartdal House

This country home overlooking Norway's lower west coast. Nine rooms, close to the sea with a  mountain view and far enough away from the crowded urban areas. Very reasonable at 85,000 kroner. That's only $94,000 US dollars!

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Now, here's a fantastic deal for a fixer-upper!

With its own private beach and sublimely tranquil surroundings, this Norwegian house is hopefully up for sale -

The house is located on the island of Buoya on the fringes of the Arctic circle, and it has been uninhabited since the last tenant moved out in the 1970s.There is a condition for any prospective buyer - they must focus their efforts into restoring the  property to its former glory.
This is a private island with a stunning beach..great for holiday home .
The entire land has been on sale..with some houses.
Some renovations are necessary.
You won't BELIEVE the price!!

The Island of Buoya near the Arctic Circle
This Norwegian Home ..and Island..if still available can be purchased for...
10 cents

No typo..full American price of  10 cents for a very interesting reason.
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The Norwegian owner, Kent Karlsen, said:

"I had hoped to patch it up but it just never happened, and it seems a real shame that such a beautiful property is now falling apart and nobody is getting any benefit from it.
I didn’t want it to simply be sold to someone else who also neglected it, and as a result put it up for sale for a bargain price, provided the new owner convinces me they really intend to put it back in order".

House and Island for sale 10 cents

It will really need somebody with passion, and of course the resources, because pretty much everything needs doing.

Your island..See your house? (red circle)

But the "front yard" might be worth a great investment! You can't beat the price!

Bring hammer and saw.

 

 

 

Velkommen til Norge!

Norway Attacked

 

30,000 Russian troops invaded Scandinavian Soil March, 2015. A unit of Soviet troops landed on the Swedish Island of Gorland. 

Russian soldiers advance

Hovercraft bringing Russian troops ashore.

Other Russian invaders  came ashore on the Aland Island of Finland, others  at the Danish Island of Borholm while the main force attacked the northern area of Norway. The invasion was to prevent the Baltic area from becoming controlled by NATO forces whose aim is to re-enforce forces who depend on Allied aid in time of conflict. 

And it never even made the news!

Russia has been unhappy with the sanctions imposed upon the Soviet country due to their actions in The Ukraine.Russia always has had interest in the Baltic Sea area. It provides a link between St. Petersburg and Kalinigarad among other issues of interest. One of which this the fact that the Russian navy frequently uses the Baltic Sea for sea trials of new submarines and other military vessels.

The Baltic Sea is important to Russia.

Or it may have been to send a message to Scandinavian countries that Russia is a formidable foe in any conflict. Sweden has always maintained neutrality in times of war and Russian officials have warned Denmark that Danish ships will become Russian targets if Denmark joins the  NATO missile defense system.

Whatever..The reason the event never made the news was that: 

" THIS  IS A  REHEARSAL"

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Russian soldiers in Maneuvers.

While Russian troops DID  leave their invasion ships with combat gear, there was no "real Invasion"..Only a dress-rehearsal to be ready for "The Real Thing" and to send a soviet message to everyone.

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Or, the Russian military action may have been in response to:

Armed forces of  Seventeen NATO Force countries steaming into the Baltic Sea area.

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An Allied landing at Ustka, Poland was taking place as a part of a two-week NATO exercise called "BALTOPS", short for

NATO ships steam to The Baltic Sea.

"Baltic Operations". Forty-nine naval vessels from 17 countries and 5,900 personnel were involved in this major show of  strength.. Allied countries are aware that it would be difficult to quickly respond to a swift Soviet attack in the Baltic area. The response: BALTOPS , an annually  reoccurring exercise, currently in its 43rd year.

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Swedish aircraft patrol overhead.

Swedish Air Force  fighters flew over the amphibious assault  maneuver.

Marines  from Finland and Sweden  conducted landings in Sweden and Poland.

With personnel and equipment of 17 countries, this year's exercise  was one of several demonstrations of Allied Force strength that are available and ready to answer any opposing military action. Rehearsals and preparations  for war are not unusual.

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The Russian president has recently announced plans to buy 40 intercontinental ballistic missiles this year. The US, two years after pulling all its armour out of Europe, is preparing to send 250 tanks, armored vehicles and artillery to bases in Eastern European international waters. Norway and Russia are heatedly 'discussing' ownership of Northern Territory and tensions have not eased.

 But a rehearsal for war?

US amphibian vehicles readying to board ships for the return home.