Have you just found a job in Luxembourg and need to rent accommodation at short notice? It may seem difficult, but sometimes all it takes is good organisation and a bit of luck to find the right flat in the right place. Tip 1: The search To find a place to rent in Luxembourg, you need to [...]
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Renting: selecting the tenant
The third and final part of our dossier on renting out a property, in which Claudia Thirion gives us her recommendations on selecting a tenant and, in particular, the rules to be followed when choosing candidates. Documents to be requested from the prospective tenant When renting a property, the documents to be requested [...]
Renting: the documents to be presented
In the first part of this series of articles on renting, we talked about the landlord's obligations regarding the condition of the property when renting it out. In this part, Claudia Thirion explains the documents that the landlord must have in order to rent out the property. Part 1: Renting out a property: an important [...]
Renting: a dwelling in a state of readiness to be rented
Claudia Thirion, a real estate lawyer in Luxembourg, provides us with her expertise on practical recommendations prior to the conclusion of a lease contract. The landlord's obligation to deliver a flat in good condition....... When a landlord makes a property available for rent, he must ensure that the property is in good condition. This [...]
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 [...]
Our tips for a successful holiday rental
Scams, non-existent or non-compliant rentals, it doesn't just happen to others. atHome advises you to limit the risks and avoid your holidays turning into a nightmare. To guarantee a successful rental, apply a few simple rules: 1. Never pay the full rent before you arrive in the rental. A deposit of 30% is recommended.
Home-sitting: leaving with a free mind
Who will look after your pets, if you have any, or keep your house or flat alive if you are away for a long weekend or a long stay? This is often a headache. And yet there is a simple and practical answer: home-sitting. Home-sitting is [...]