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Accommodation & Housing

Find a flat, understand leases, deposits and agency fees.

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Documents you need

  • Employment contract
  • Salary slips
  • Passport
  • Guarantee / deposit proof

Step-by-step process

  1. 1

    Set your budget

    Rent, charges, agency fee (usually one month + VAT) and a deposit of 2-3 months.

  2. 2

    Search smartly

    Use athome.lu and immotop.lu; visits go fast in the capital.

  3. 3

    Sign the lease

    Check the inventory (état des lieux), indexation clause and notice period carefully.

  4. 4

    Set up utilities

    Register electricity, internet and waste collection, then update your commune address.

Important tips

  • •Living in Esch, Mersch or across the border can cut rent significantly.
  • •Never pay a deposit before signing a lease.

Frequently asked questions

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