Optimizing the sale of your real estate in case of divorce in Luxembourg.
8 March 2024 · 2 min read
In our contemporary society, the phenomenon of divorce continues to grow, unfortunately, in magnitude. In Luxembourg, between 1500 and 2000 divorces are recorded each year, placing Luxembourg among the European leaders in terms of couples' separation per 1000 inhabitants. This phenomenon often entails the division of assets, particularly real estate assets. Secretimmo has accompanied numerous couples in divorce situations and is accustomed to dealing with such cases.
When you decide to separate, the question of selling your real estate arises. Should you attempt to sell privately or turn to a real estate agent? What timeframe should you set for the sales process? What communication strategy should you adopt?
It is crucial to opt for the procedure of divorce by mutual consent to avoid significant capital loss. It is sometimes even preferable to sell the jointly held property before finalizing the divorce. This maneuver allows for the recovery of liquidity, which can be more easily shared between the two parties, and also helps to limit tax burdens and settle debts owed to financial institutions. However, everything must be done in perfect agreement to avoid abuses of rights and funds released after the sale.
A real estate sale typically takes time to materialize, especially in economically challenging times. It is crucial to come to an agreement during this period to ensure that the real estate sales process proceeds smoothly and organizedly. Sometimes it may be prudent to accept a buyout by one of the parties, provided they have sufficient financial means. However, if you decide to seek professional assistance, do not hesitate to benefit from Secretimmo's services. As specialists in off-market sales, our company emphasizes discretion and takes every measure to prevent the disclosure of the sale of your shared home to your surroundings.
No real estate sign will be placed on your facade, and your friends or family will not find photos of your home on highly frequented websites. Your property will be presented to selected buyers and professional partners who may be interested in your property. This means you will not have to justify yourself to curious neighbors or acquaintances.
The goal of Secretimmo is to discreetly accompany your couple in divorce and carry out the sale in a tense and complicated market. The value of your property will not be "dumped," and selling your house or apartment will allow you to avoid a forced sale through public auction and the deterioration of your assets.
If you wish to avoid a forced sale following divorce, do not hesitate to contact us. We will do our best to ensure the sale of your home is successful.
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Off-market property with Secretimmo in Luxembourg
Secretimmo is a hybrid estate agency specialised in off-market sales in Luxembourg: the properties we handle are never listed on portals, never promoted on social media and never displayed in a shop window. Each home is introduced individually to qualified buyers whose financing and search profile have been checked beforehand. This protects the owner's privacy, prevents the property from going stale on the open market and preserves its full negotiating value.
Selling discreetly does not mean selling for less. Everything starts with a documented valuation based on transactions actually recorded in the district concerned, the usable surface, the condition of the property, its orientation and its energy performance. That figure becomes the basis of a targeted matching strategy: a handful of meaningful viewings instead of dozens of pointless visits, a negotiation led on objective criteria and a controlled timeline through to the signature at the notary.
For buyers, joining our confidential network means receiving early access to homes that will never be advertised publicly: family houses, high-end apartments, building plots and new developments in Luxembourg City and across the country. You can have your property valued free of charge, register your buying project or simply ask us a question — every request is answered personally and confidentially.
Our team works across the whole Grand Duchy, from the districts of Luxembourg City to Esch-sur-Alzette, the Kirchberg area, the Moselle valley and the northern communes. We advise owners preparing a sale after an inheritance, a separation or a move abroad, as well as investors comparing rental yields between localities. Fees are fixed, communicated before anything starts and payable only once the sale is signed, so you always know where you stand before committing to anything.
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