The rental market in Luxembourg remains very dynamic, with sustained demand, particularly around the capital. Landlords often receive several applications for the same property. In this context, a well-prepared application is your best chance of making the difference. Here's how to put together a clear, complete and convincing application. 1. Prepare a complete file [...]
Tenant
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.
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 [...]
Renting: what housing subsidies are available in Luxembourg?
Financing a rental guarantee, rent subsidy or renting subsidised accommodation... these are all housing aids put in place by the State to facilitate access to housing in Luxembourg. Housing aid no. 1: Aid for financing a rental guarantee This is granted to people who wish to rent accommodation, but who do not have the necessary means to do so.
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 [...]
How to be a good roommate?
"A good roommate" is a very relative term. What constitutes a "good roommate" for one person may well be a living nightmare for someone else. Here is a list of very simple rules to follow to ensure that your roommate is a good one. Be respectful If your roommate is sick in bed with the flu, it's probably not your fault.
Rental guarantee: what is the deadline for returning the guarantee?
Are you planning to terminate your rental agreement and have paid a deposit? If you have fulfilled all your obligations, your landlord must return the deposit. We explain the procedure for getting your deposit back. What is the rental guarantee? The rental guarantee, more commonly known as a deposit, is used to cover the costs of renting a property.