14th February 2025

Real estate transactions in Grindavík are about to be completed

A total of 952 applications from individuals for the purchase of residential properties have been submitted to the real estate company Þórkatla. The deadline for individuals to apply for the sale of residential properties in Grindavík is March 31.

24th January 2025

Very Few Examples of Purchase Price Adjustments

There are very few examples of the need to adjust the purchase price in property transactions in Grindavík. Þórkatla has notified three parties of claims for price adjustments due to the poor condition of properties they sold to the company.

27th December 2024

Clarification Regarding Residence in Houses in Grindavík

The real estate company Þórkatla, which purchased properties from residents of Grindavík, fully understands that people may wish to stay overnight in their former homes. However, this is currently challenging due to the hazardous conditions still present in the area.

19th November 2024

"Right of use-contract" now an option for Grindvíkingar

Now, those who have sold their houses in Grindavík to Þórkatla can make a contract regarding use of the house, a so called right of use agreement.

12th August 2024

Purchasing of real estate in Grindavík going well

Þórkatla has completed the purchase of 852 properties in Grindavík, 93% of all applications.

2nd July 2024

Þórkatla has received nearly 400 properties in Grindavík

Now 900 Grindvíkingar have applied for the sale of property to the property company Þórkötlu and nearly 740 registered purchase agreements have been concluded, or about 82% of those who have applied.

31st May 2024

Start accepting properties in Grindavík again on Monday

The property company Þórkatla has decided, in consultation with the Civil Protection and the Chief of Police in Suðurnes, to continue receiving real estate in Grindavík as soon as Monday.

24th May 2024

Þórkatla takes over 200 properties in Grindavík in May

Representatives of the Þórkötlu Real Estate Association are now in the process of taking over assets in Grindavík from their sellers.

15th May 2024

Þórkatla presents the rental price of real estate in Grindavík. The company accepts keys to the first properties

The real estate company Þórkatla will base its rental prices for residential property in Grindavík on market rentals, taking into account the circumstances in Grindavík at any given time. It has been decided that rentals through this year will amount to 25% of market rentals in Suðurnes.

8th May 2024

Progress at the Thórkatla Estate Company

766 applications have now been received by The real estate company Þórkatla and most of them have already been approved.