A property scam often follows the same pattern: a very attractive price, a contact who is difficult to verify, and an urgent request for money. Before renting or buying, check the advert, the identity of the person you’re dealing with and whether the property actually exists. Above all, don’t let yourself be pressured into acting in a hurry. The Grand Ducal Police are warning in particular about […]
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Flat or house? How to choose?
Geographical location, works, charges, neighbours and green spaces... Let's list the criteria to take into account before deciding on a house or a flat. Accessibility Determining the living environment you need will help you establish an initial trend. To do this, list your needs in terms of local shops, leisure activities or easy access to public transport.
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 [...]
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 [...]
The new card search is available on atHome.lu!
Discover now the "map search" functionality of atHome.lu. This allows you to target the desired search area as closely as possible. To do this, 3 search modes are available to you: Selection of municipalities Search by radius Drawing on the map You will find all the information you need to use the map search [...]
What is a search warrant?
To formalise an agreement between a property professional and an individual - or a company - looking for a property, the search mandate is an essential document. A contract with a professional Finding the ideal property when you want to become a homeowner, change your main residence or acquire a second home is often a matter of [...]
Flat hunting: your checklist for choosing the right flat
You absolutely want parquet floors in the bedrooms, a fireplace and a parking space...? Everyone has their own criteria, but in real estate too, it's all a question of priorities and sometimes you have to go a little further and consider elements that you didn't realise at the start. Here's a checklist to help you make the right choice.
Should you buy upstairs or downstairs?
One of the big considerations when buying a flat is whether to buy upstairs or downstairs. It's not just about having a good view, it's also about price. Indeed, generally flats positioned on the upper levels of a residence are more expensive, being not only more attractive [...]
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 [...]