Finding the perfect home in Luxembourg’s competitive real estate market can feel overwhelming. With limited inventory and high demand, knowing where to look, and how to look effectively, makes all the difference.
Whether you’re buying your first apartment or searching for a family home, this comprehensive guide will walk you through the most effective platforms, hidden gems, and insider strategies to find your ideal property.
Essential property websites
AtHome.lu
The undisputed leader in Luxembourg real estate, AtHome.lu hosts thousands of listings spanning apartments, houses, and commercial spaces. Its comprehensive search filters and extensive inventory make it an essential first stop for any property search.
Immotop.lu
More than just listings, Immotop.lu offers interactive maps and price analytics that help you understand market trends. The platform features properties from both agencies and private sellers, giving you a broader market perspective. Excellent and leading resource for real estate in the south of Luxembourg.
Wortimmo.lu
Backed by the Luxemburger Wort newspaper group, this platform bridges print and digital real estate advertising. Bonus: access to valuable market statistics to inform your decision-making.
Nextimmo.lu
Combining online convenience with professional agent support, Nextimmo.lu offers a middle ground for those who want both digital efficiency and expert guidance.
Properstar & Sotheby’s International – Luxury Focus
While less popular for everyday searches, these platforms excel in high-end and luxury property segments.
Social Networks
Facebook Groups
Social media has become a powerful tool for property hunting in Luxembourg. Here’s where the local community shares opportunities:
- Luxembourg Expats, Buy, Sell, Rent (~40,000 members) and Ze Verkafen, A Vendre, Zu Verkaufen, For Sale Those are both large expat community that regularly shares single items and sometimes housing opportunities
- Just Arrived Luxembourg and International Ladies in Luxembourg: Broader communities that occasionally feature housing posts alongside relocation advice
- Facebook Marketplace: You can often find rental apartment listings and sometimes homes for sale as well. Be careful of scam listings, which are becoming increasingly frequent.
Alternative property platforms
Selfhome.lu
This website eliminates the traditional agency model entirely, connecting buyers and sellers directly. No commissions, no intermediary fees, just direct transactions. Unfortunately, the listings are very limited and the website isn’t exactly intuitive or easy to navigate.
Vivi.lu
As the official portal of the Chambre Immobilière du Luxembourg (CIGDL), Vivi.lu aggregates listings from hundreds of agencies. The blog always gives excellent tips on the Luxembourg real estate market.
Traditional channels
While digital dominates, some opportunities still hide in traditional media:
- E.g. Luxemburger Wort real estate pages
- Community noticeboards in residential areas
Luxembourg’s property market rewards the prepared and persistent. Success comes from combining multiple search strategies: leveraging portals like AtHome.lu and Immotop.lu for comprehensive coverage, engaging with community groups for insider opportunities, and exploring platforms like Selfhome.lu for commission-free deals. Last, but not the least, Luxembourg is, all things considered, quite small. Here, word of mouth still works very well but in a market where properties can disappear within days, it’s essential to be fast and ready.