The real estate market remains tight in Luxembourg

While some observers were hoping for a recovery at the beginning of 2025, the numbers are clear: the Luxembourg residential market remains at a standstill. And a slight drop in prices or a few tax adjustments are not changing the game.
đ Sales in free fall
According to the Observatoire de lâhabitat, apartment sales fell by 34.6% in the 1st quarter of 2025 compared to the previous quarter. Houses? -35.5%. Only the year-on-year comparison seems positive... but solely because the 1st quarter of 2024 was historically low.
đ Sales of new-build homes (VEFA) remain at less than 40% of their pre-crisis levels, and existing properties are stagnating. The result: a market that is operating at a sluggish pace, with many projects suspended.
đ¶ Stable prices... on the surface
The well-known hedonic index only dropped by 1.2% over the quarter, and even shows a slight annual increase of 0.9%. But this stability actually hides significant volatility depending on property types, locations, or their condition. Above all, it reflects the widespread indecision between buyers and sellers.
In other words: prices are no longer rising, but they aren't attracting buyers either.
đ Rents practically frozen
On the rental side, the situation is similar. Apartment rents only increased by 1.5% in one year â barely above inflation. This lack of momentum reveals a cautious demand and a severe shortage of affordable supply.
Exceptions:
- đ +12.2% for rental houses (but limited supply)
- đ +2.2% for furnished rooms
đ June, a pivotal month
The temporary extension of certain tax incentives (reduced registration duties, accelerated depreciation, etc.) until June 30, 2025, has slowed down purchasing decisions. But once this deadline passes, the risk of a new market freeze is real.
Finance Minister Gilles Roth (CSV) has confirmed that:
- A preliminary sales agreement (compromis) or reservation contract signed before June 30 would allow buyers to benefit from the incentives until September 30.
- A "BĂ«llegen Akt" tax credit of âŹ40,000 is now officially enacted.
Positive measures, but insufficient to truly revive the market without a more ambitious construction policy.
đ€ What to do if you are a seller or buyer today?
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