Off-market real estate blog

Prices, districts, taxation and discreet sales in Luxembourg.

Selling Prestige Property: Should You Go Discreet?
Selling12 April 20253 min

Selling Prestige Property: Should You Go Discreet ?

When it comes to selling a high-end property, the question of discretion naturally arises. Should you opt for an off-market sale, conducted confidentially and selectively, or should you go public with your listing, complete with photos and videos, exposing the interior to the general public? Let’s explore the advantages and drawbacks of selling discreetly.

Off-market vs. traditional market: Where to find the best opportunities?
Buying2 April 20253 min

Off-market vs. traditional market: Where to find the best opportunities ?

In the real estate world, accessing the best opportunities often depends on the ability to find properties before they appear on the public market. Two approaches stand in contrast: the traditional market, where listings are visible to everyone, and the off-market, reserved for a select group of informed buyers. Which is the best option for investing or purchasing an exceptional property?

How to access exclusive properties before anyone else?
Buying28 March 20253 min

How to access exclusive properties before anyone else ?

In an increasingly competitive real estate market, gaining access to exclusive properties before they are publicly listed can make all the difference. Whether you are an investor or searching for your dream home, here are the essential strategies to be among the first to know and seize the best opportunities.

Off-market real estate: Why the best deals are never public?
Off-market11 March 20255 min

Off-market real estate: Why the best deals are never public ?

In this article, we will explore why off-market properties are valuable opportunities and why they rarely appear in public listings.

Selling an Inherited Property in Luxembourg: What You Need to Know
Selling7 March 20253 min

Selling an Inherited Property in Luxembourg: What You Need to Know

Selling an inherited property in Luxembourg represents both an opportunity and a challenge due to the complexity of administrative and legal procedures. Whether you are the sole heir or a co-heir, it is essential to consider several factors to complete the transaction safely. In this article, we review the main points to consider when selling an inherited property in Luxembourg.

Have your prestige property appraised by a real estate professional
Selling5 March 20252 min

Have your prestige property appraised by a real estate professional

Valuing a property is a critical step in any sales project. Whether it’s a standard property or a prestige property, the accuracy of its appraisal is the key factor in developing an effective sales strategy.

Prestige real estate and off-market deals: Trends in 2024
Market and prices17 December 20242 min

Prestige real estate and off-market deals: Trends in 2024

As the end of the year approaches, it’s time to reflect on the annual real estate trends. In 2024, real estate activity experienced gradual growth. The number of transactions in the existing real estate segment has nearly returned to its usual levels.

What Are the benefits for french residents of relocating to Luxembourg?
Market and prices15 July 20243 min

What Are the benefits for french residents of relocating to Luxembourg ?

The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg has always held a special interest for the French. This interest has intensified in the context of the recent legislative elections. Many wealthy families, celebrities, and successful entrepreneurs are currently seeking an optimal destination to relocate from France.

Selling a real estate project off-market in 2024 in Luxembourg
Selling8 May 20242 min

Selling a real estate project off-market in 2024 in Luxembourg

After a period of growth followed by a drastic drop in demand for properties under construction, Luxembourg is gradually recovering from the shock. However, the new construction market remains at a standstill, and it will take time for buyer confidence to return.

Selling a prestigious or exceptional property in Luxembourg in 2024
Selling2 April 20243 min

Selling a prestigious or exceptional property in Luxembourg in 2024

The storm in the real estate market in Luxembourg seems to be calming down, and new selling prospects are emerging. After a prolonged pause in transactions, demand is gradually returning to the market.

Optimizing the sale of your real estate in case of divorce in Luxembourg.
Selling8 March 20243 min

Optimizing the sale of your real estate in case of divorce in Luxembourg.

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.

In Luxembourg new houses building process in accelerated mode with machines and workers
Market and prices22 February 20242 min

In Luxembourg new houses building process in accelerated mode with machines and workers

The government, municipalities, and the private sector met on February 22nd at Senningen Castle to discuss avenues to achieve their common goal: building more and faster. At the forefront of their concerns are administrative procedures, often a source of many challenges.

Second page: the longer pieces

This second page gathers the analyses published just after the most recent articles. Most of them are longer pieces: how a discreet sale unfolds, how a search mandate is put together, how prices read district by district in Luxembourg City, and what to check before signing a preliminary contract.

They were written for owners preparing a sale over several months and for buyers who want to understand a market where part of the supply is never advertised publicly. They describe mechanisms that change little from one year to the next: assembling the technical file, the role of the notary, the gap between an asking price and a signed price, and how buyers are screened before a first viewing.

If you are looking for a specific topic, the search field at the top queries every title and summary, accents included or not. The category pills narrow the list down to selling, buying, market, districts or off-market. And if you would rather know what your property is worth before reading further, the online valuation returns a price range in two minutes, with no commitment.