Svalbard Living here
What is different on Svalbard: the rules, practices and advice a newcomer needs, from the authorities that set them.
At home
Practice
Housing mostly comes with a job
Most housing is owned by employers and given to their staff, so it is hard to find a home without a job. Nearly all land is owned by the Norwegian state, so buying a plot to build on is generally not possible. Housing prices are very high.