Would you like to move to the centre of Luxembourg? Or invest in real estate in this region? The central region of the Grand Duchy alone represents a large part of the country's real estate market. 30% of flats and 21 % of houses for sale in Luxembourg are located in the centre. In terms of price, flats have [...]
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Living space: a standard for dwelling size
Until this standard, the notion of habitable surface was not clearly defined in Luxembourg. This lack of a calculation method could easily mislead sellers and buyers as to the real surface area of their homes. Since 15 March 2016, this essential notion of living area has been clarified and rules have been established for the [...]
VAT: What increase for real estate?
Since 1 January 2015, VAT in Luxembourg has increased. This concerns the standard rate, the reduced rate as well as the intermediate rate, which will increase respectively from 15 to 17%, from 6 to 8% and from 12 to 14 %. The super-reduced rate of 3 % will only be reserved for the acquisition of a new good intended for personal use, i.e. for [...]
Buying off-plan: the main steps
Buying off-plan or selling in the future state of completion (VEFA) consists, for the buyer, in acquiring a property to be built. Real estate companies offer prospective buyers new properties, still at the planning stage, on plan or sometimes even as a virtual visit thanks to the animated 3D plan. Book your property on plan [...]
Scam: renting and buying property safely
Classified ad scams regularly make headlines in the media. Despite the vigilance of the Internet sites, and of atHome.lu, fraudulent ads can escape control. No one is immune to malicious people, which is why we remind you and advise you to be suspicious in the following situations. Bargain deals [...]
The ten-year guarantee: your new home is covered for 10 years
When constructing or renovating a residential building, it is necessary to call on professionals to carry out these often complex operations. Architects and craftsmen are therefore liable in the event of damage to the future purchaser, through the application of specific guarantees: the most important [...]