Carl O. Geving, the managing director of the Norwegian Real Estate Association, has called for the Norwegian parliament, Stortinget, to take swift action against the government's new property tax structure presented by former Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg. Geving specifically suggested that the definition of a 'luxury home' should be adjusted to over 20 million crowns to prevent ordinary homes from facing an unreasonable tax burden, highlighting concerns over the increase from 10 million crowns to 14 million crowns as the new threshold.

The proposed tax model aims to alleviate the financial impacts for many owners now classified under the 'luxury home' category, thus reducing the immediate tax shock for a significant number of property owners. However, Geving criticized this approach, stating that it does not adequately address the fundamental issue which is the intensified taxation of regular homes. He emphasized that this shift unfairly categorizes normal residences as expensive and drastically reduces tax benefits that would be beneficial for ordinary families.

Geving's remarks reflect a broader concern among homeowners and industry professionals about the implications of such a tax structure, suggesting that unless these policy errors are rectified, many families could face increased financial strain. His statements also indicate a call for further discussion and revision of the tax system to ensure it aligns with the realities of everyday housing affordability and the needs of the average citizen in Norway.