Moving to a country you don't know can be scary, and that's understandable. And in particular, finding accommodation when you are in another country, sometimes thousands of kilometres away, seems at first sight rather complicated. But it is possible! We will guide you in your search and give you a few tips.
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Steinsel, peace and quiet at the gates of the capital
Located a few kilometres from Luxembourg City, Steinsel is nevertheless a rural and medium-sized town where life is good. Concerned about the well-being of its inhabitants, it is careful to develop in a considered manner. Although it borders on the capital, Steinsel appears peaceful and serene from the outset, far from any urban agitation. It comprises [...]
What is a search warrant?
To formalise an agreement between a property professional and an individual - or a company - looking for a property, the search mandate is an essential document. A contract with a professional Finding the ideal property when you want to become a homeowner, change your main residence or acquire a second home is often a matter of [...]
Kayl, the southern municipality looks north
The development of the municipality of Kayl is centred around the new district of Kayl North (Toussaintsmillen) where 700 homes will be built in the future. The municipality is already preparing to welcome these new arrivals by improving its infrastructure. Located in the south of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, in the region that has been known for more than [...]
House vs. flat: what is the split in Luxembourg?
According to a recent study by Statec, 233,675 dwellings were counted in Luxembourg in March 2017, all of which are divided into 142,820 residential and semi residential buildings. 50% of houses - 50% of flats Half of the dwellings are single-family houses, 35% of the dwellings are in apartment buildings and 15% in apartment buildings.
A new flat costs 26% more than an old one
On average in Luxembourg, a new flat is sold for 6,051 euros/m2, and the price of an old flat is 4,795 euros/m2 (source: Statec - June 2017).if the price difference is on average 26% between new and old, it is explained by numerous advantages: the 5 reasons to buy new But [...]
Merl, a district in full mutation
Just a stone's throw from the city centre of Luxembourg, the Merl district has a lot to offer. Thanks to its green spaces, its park and its many ongoing projects, the district is attracting an increasingly cosmopolitan population. In Luxembourg, surrounded by the districts of Belair to the north-east, Hollerich to the south-east and [...]
Ettelbruck, a town full of assets
Located in the centre of the Grand Duchy, Ettelbruck is an attractive town in many respects. Sport, culture, employment, mobility, etc. The town offers its residents resources in many areas. Ettelbruck is the most populous municipality in the canton of Diekirch, with 8,824 inhabitants (figures as at 1 January 2017) on its 15 km2 territory, made up of [...]
Flat hunting: your checklist for choosing the right flat
You absolutely want parquet floors in the bedrooms, a fireplace and a parking space...? Everyone has their own criteria, but in real estate too, it's all a question of priorities and sometimes you have to go a little further and consider elements that you didn't realise at the start. Here's a checklist to help you make the right choice.