{"id":11772,"date":"2019-01-02T15:41:32","date_gmt":"2019-01-02T14:41:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.athome.lu\/blog\/?p=11772"},"modified":"2022-06-14T10:58:42","modified_gmt":"2022-06-14T08:58:42","slug":"habitable-area-how-to-calculate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.athome.lu\/blog\/en\/vendre\/estimer\/surface-habitable-comment-la-calculer\/","title":{"rendered":"Living space: how to calculate it?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The living area is a crucial element for the sale and purchase of a property. Its calculation is governed by law and differs depending on whether the property is a single-family or multi-family dwelling. Here is everything you need to know.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Residential property: the importance of living space<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The calculation of the living area is governed by a standard<\/a> which only covers residential properties. Only a tolerance of 5 % more or less is accepted.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This standard aims to facilitate the transmission of information<\/a> between the various parties: owners, buyers, real estate agents, etc. It allows for calculate a purchase price per m\u00b2<\/strong> and thus facilitate the comparison of property prices between several houses or flats in the same neighbourhood.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Calculation of the living area in Luxembourg<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The living area corresponds to a Intramural area<\/strong>. The measurements are taken at the level of the skirting boards.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Differences between habitable and accessory<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The calculation of the living area of a house or flat excludes rooms not intended for habitation. These are referred to as \"ancillary areas\".<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n