Housing prices up 4.5% in the European Union

August 25, 2017

A new press release from Eurostat reports on the differences in real estate prices between the 1st quarter of 2017 and the 1st quarter of 2016. We can observe that the average price of housing has increased by 4% in the Eurozo...

Expat guide - Settling in Luxembourg: Driving a personal vehicle

August 22, 2017

So, you’ve decided to move to and become a resident of Luxembourg. Here’s what you need to know about driving your personal vehicle in the Grand Duchy: Drivers’ licenses in Luxembourg In Luxembourg, you mu...

Kirchberg Luxembourg: many changes to come

August 18, 2017

Kirchberg quarter is one of the most occupied quarters by workers in Luxembourg on a daily basis. But when it is not week days, life there is rather calm. Indeed there is 1 resident for every 5 employees, which makes it a rather ...

Expat guide - Settling in Luxembourg: Insurance

August 14, 2017

Becoming a resident of Luxembourg requires some administrative effort at the city hall or school. But the same applies to insurers. Upon your arrival, you must take out certain types of insurance from authorized Luxembourg ins...

Luxembourg: 50.7% houses, 49.3% apartments

August 11, 2017

The new STATEC report in July 2017 shows the stock of houses and buildings in the territory of Luxembourg as of March 1, 2017. So far, there were almost as many dwellings in the form of apartments just as houses in Luxembourg:...

Expat Guide – Energy Provider in Luxembourg: Water supply

August 8, 2017

If gas and electricity are supplied by companies that you can choose, with regard to water, it is the water department of your future municipality of residence that will have to be contacted. In Luxembourg, groundwater represe...

Mortgage loans: interest rates changing in Luxembourg

August 4, 2017

Every month, the BCL (Banque Centrale du Luxembourg) reports on the changes in interest rates for mortgage loans in the Grand Duchy. The July report deals with interest rates recorded in the month of May for new contracts sign...

Expat Guide – Energy Provider in Luxembourg: Choosing your Electricity Provider

August 1, 2017

Are you moving to Luxembourg soon? You will need an electricity provider. Here are a few tips and tricks to guide you in your search. As for gas supply, the resident who preceded you must terminate their contract before their...

Purchase price per square meter: Luxembourg-Ville compared to Paris, Brussels and Berlin

July 28, 2017

We often talk about the very high real estate prices of Luxembourg’s capital. But how is the situation of our neighbouring countries’ capitals? A recent study carried out in France by the Century 21 agency has reve...

Expat Guide – Energy Provider in Luxembourg: Choosing Your Gas Provider

July 25, 2017

In Luxembourg, housing units are supplied with gas and/or electricity. When moving, residents must cancel their contract before their departure. If the apartment or house that you found during your housing search requires a gas s...