Property prices in Luxembourg can vary greatly from one region to another. The Centre is obviously the region with the highest prices, but what about the other regions? Centre: a supply of 70% flats Demand for housing is still very strong in this region of Luxembourg, where the surface areas [...]
Purchase
FAQ's for first time buyers
When you are planning to buy your first property, there are a lot of questions. Here are the answers to some of them. How much should I contribute? You must be able to provide at least 10 % of the total cost of the purchase. The larger your deposit, the better the terms of the mortgage you take out.
What to check when buying a house
This house has literally caught your eye and you're ready to sign a provisional sales agreement to become its proud owner. But have you really checked everything? Aren't you in for some nasty surprises? Here's our checklist of things to look out for. Your future property under the microscope When you buy a property in Luxembourg, the seller has to check that you have the [...]
Property search: how to choose your visits
When you want to buy a property, it's useless or even counterproductive to visit so many places: your dream house could be passed over because you were elsewhere when it attracted someone else. Three steps to get organised. 1- Define your project precisely Defining your real estate project means defining the [...]
European house prices up 4.3%
According to figures recently published by Eurostat, house prices have increased by 4.3 % in the European Union in one year. Luxembourg and bordering countries Unsurprisingly, Luxembourg shows an increase above the European average, with a price increase of 5.6 % in one year. Over the last period measured, between [...]
Guide to first-time home buying
Is this your first property purchase? When you embark on a real estate project, and especially for the first time, you can sometimes feel lost and this is quite normal. To help you, atHome.lu gives you a few tips to follow. First of all, start by asking yourself questions about: location, price, equipment, the evolution of your needs, etc.
The compromise sale: what commitment? Under what conditions?
In general, in order to conclude a property sale, the seller and the buyer first draw up a private agreement recording the essential conditions of the sale, commonly known as a "compromis de vente" (or "promesse synallagmatique de vente"). But what is the value of the preliminary sales agreement? Claudia THIRION, lawyer [...]
3 questions to ask before buying a property
Are you seriously considering buying a property, after a visit, after a crush? Great! Buying a new home is an important moment in your life. You've given it a lot of thought and you've already asked yourself a million questions, so it's only natural. To help you make your decision, there are a few [...]
Is summer a good time to buy property?
In real estate, the time of year can be important. Indeed, there is a lot of real estate activity every year in the spring. There are many reasons for this. Here are some explanations. Spring-summer Often people who are transferred or change jobs prefer to move during the summer so as not to interfere with their children's school year. For [...]