Coliving, coworking, carpooling... These words are part of our daily life and we are more and more sensitive to the notion of sharing and living together. But not under any condition! atHome.lu met Nicolas and Aurélien, co-founders of Cocoonut, who place a major emphasis on flexibility, design and the [...]
Rent
The rights and duties of a tenant
When you sign your rental agreement with the owner of a property, you are entering into a contract that sets out the rights and obligations of the tenant and the landlord. As a tenant, what are they? We take a look at the situation. The first duty of a tenant: to pay the rent A regular situation in the rent office is a [...]
5 things to check before renting your home
Leaving the nest or expanding your family, starting or restarting a story, often means changing accommodation. What are the essential checks to make before signing your lease? Looking around the area Before you even visit a property you have found, think about looking around the area to see if it is suitable for you.
Rental investment: securing your rents
Investing in residential rental property in Luxembourg is a good way to prepare for retirement or to build up your assets. This investment can be a very profitable operation in a Luxembourg property market that is very dynamic. With a growing number of residents and a real estate supply that is struggling to absorb the increase in the number of [...]
Searching together: find together on atHome
In Luxembourg, almost half of the residents live as a couple (including 43% married or civil union couples and 4% living in consensual unions). When looking for accommodation, in most cases it is therefore done together, as a couple or with family or even with friends. In the era of collaborative platforms, the [...]
Renting: what are rental charges?
Rental charges are the costs associated with the use of the rented property and are payable in addition to the rent. Your landlord is entitled to charge them to you. What are rental charges and how are they calculated? The different forms of service charges When renting a flat or house, the tenant must pay the service charges [...].
Can you send notice by e-mail?
Anyone wishing to end their tenancy must notify their landlord or estate agent. They must also give notice. How do you go about leaving your rented property? Can you give notice by sending an e-mail to your landlord? What is the notice period? The first thing to remember is that, in most [...]
Property search: instructions for use
Are you moving house and looking for the perfect home? Defining your criteria, selecting ads, visiting... be sure to find the ideal flat by following our search tips. Defining your criteria The first piece of advice we can give you when looking for a flat is to draw up a list of the most important things you want to [...]
Renting a flat in Luxembourg: what is the budget?
Rent, agency fees, rental guarantee... moving to a new flat has its costs. Are you wondering how much it will cost to rent your flat in Luxembourg? Here's an overview. Rental property prices in Luxembourg The rent is the fixed part of your rental budget. According to our study published in atHome [...]