No, the housing crisis in Luxembourg Isn’t over yet

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While some signs might suggest a slight recovery, the residential real estate market in Luxembourg remains under serious pressure. The latest report from the Housing Observatory for Q1 2025 confirms it: beneath the surface, a structural crisis persists.
📉 Sales Drop Sharply
After a temporary boost at the end of 2024 — driven by fiscal incentives — real estate activity slumped again in early 2025.
- Apartment sales: down 34.6% compared to the previous quarter
- House sales: down 35.5%
The slight year-on-year increase? It’s only because Q1 2024 marked an all-time low.
New-build (off-plan) apartment sales are still below 40% of pre-crisis levels, and house transactions remain far behind the 2017–2021 average.
💰 Prices Are "Stable"... But That’s Not a Good Sign
The overall price index fell slightly by 1.2% this quarter and grew by just 0.9% over a year. But behind these averages lies a volatile, fragmented market, with no clear direction.
Prices for properties under construction dropped by 2.1%, while existing homes show erratic trends. This isn’t recovery — it’s a standoff between buyers and sellers.
🏘 Rental Market: Barely Moving
Announced rents have increased just 1.5% year-on-year — barely keeping up with inflation. That’s a clear sign that demand is weak and affordable rental supply is still lacking.
- Furnished rooms: up +2.2%
- Houses for rent: up +12.2%, though listings are scarce
⏳ June 2025: A Key Moment
Temporary tax breaks (reduced registration duties, accelerated depreciation, etc.) remain available until June 30, 2025. This has delayed many transactions, as buyers wait to secure better deals.
Finance Minister Gilles Roth (CSV) recently confirmed:
- A signed sales agreement or reservation contract is enough to secure the benefits — as long as the deal is finalized before September 30.
- The “Bëllegen Akt” tax credit is now set at €40,000.
While helpful, these measures are not enough to fix the underlying issues: limited affordable supply, high interest rates, and buyers priced out.
🧭 What Can You Do as a Buyer or Seller?
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