Also known as a “rental guarantee” or “surety”, the security deposit is part of the requirements of the majority of landlords when signing a lease with the new occupant. For the landlord, this first payment …
Fitted Kitchen: An Equipment for More Comfort or an Investment?
When you move into a new place, the kitchen is usually a room to which you pay a specific attention. From a technical space dedicated to the preparation of meals, kitchen has turned into an …
Buying a land to build: what are the questions to ask
When you sign an official contract to buy a land on which you intend to build your new house, it is worth thinking first about all the consequences of your acquisition. As this space means …
New build property: how to personalize it
Moving into a brand new apartment does not necessarily mean bare walls and purely functional style, on the contrary. From the moment you reserve a property, several features can be personalized so that your home …
How to Fit Your New Kitchen in 2019: Inspiring Trends
A new kitchen to fit in 2019? If you lack inspiration or if you are just looking for good ideas to make things easy and turn your kitchen into a pleasant, functional and convivial space, …
Town planning, administrative formalities: how to build respecting the rules?
Construction practices in Luxembourg are framed by the law: before starting the works and contacting the builders, collect all useful information with the appropriate authorities to ensure you abide by all the rules. Otherwise, you …
Before you buy, take stock of your needs to better target your research
Buying a property logically commits you to a minimum amount of time, because you will take out a loan, use capital saved for years to build up the contribution, and perhaps even consider renovation work. …
Terraces: a costly luxury item
In urban environments, a terrace is a sought-after item that contributes to give value to your apartment. Being an uncommon item, notably in old town centres, it contributes to sharply push up the price of …
How to Make the Good Choice When Looking for a House with a Swimming Pool?
Some people dream of having a swimming pool and add this criterion to their property search. But, you won’t be surprised, all the swimming pools are not equal: if some have a real added value, …
Cellars, an Asset or a Constraint in Terms of Comfort?
In residential buildings as well as in individual houses, tenants might have access to a cellar: useful to store some objects you do not currently need, it can also sometimes be a problem. So, when …
Balconies Offer a Small Space but a Large Number of Possibilities
Even if the surface of a balcony is not considered in the calculation of the total surface of an apartment, it can greatly complete it. Therefore, it is worth taking a close look to this …
Construction or Renovation, is Triple Glazing the Solution?
Passive building standards, a construction standard in force in Luxembourg since January 2017, imply the use of triple glazing for all the new constructions. For renovation works, the owner decides to use or not triple …
What Value Does an Attic Add to Your House?
A garret or an attic in a house can be a real asset. According to each person’s preferences, this space can become a revamped living space or a mere storage area to keep space in …
Town garden, country garden
When good weather comes back, the wish for a garden grows. According to the area you wish to live in, buying a house or an apartment with a garden can be a more or less …
Apartment buildings with lift: what you need to know
For obvious practical reasons, a lot of people looking for an apartment limit their search to apartment buildings with lift. Being a condition for comfort, a lift is also a cost, which has an impact …
A Garage for Your Car or for All the Rest
Owning a private parking close to one’s house is an appreciable privilege, which only those who do not benefit from this privilege can really measure. Buying or renting a parking space can spare a lot …
Real estate rentals in Luxembourg: find the ideal accommodation!
It is not always easy to find your real estate rental in Luxembourg: the market, which is rather tight, has more demands than offers. On the owners’ side, this context makes it possible to select …