Real Estate Expertise

RealCorp Luxembourg provides expert advice in several commercial real estate domains. This category archive contains articles by our in-house experts, as well as information and resources on expert topics of relevance to players in the commercial real estate market. You will find in Laws & Standards explanations of legal issues related to the transaction and management of commercial real estate. There are also several posts also about compulsory and voluntary standards that apply to property development, management, maintenance or transaction.

Developer Focus: BESIX RED Luxembourg

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RealCorp Luxembourg is privileged to work with many different developers who bring expertise and insight to the Luxembourg market. This month, we focus on BESIX RED Luxembourg. A subsidiary of the BESIX Group, BESIX RED (formerly SGT) SA is in … Continue reading

DGNB: The Highest Green Standard in Luxembourg

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German tech is famous for its high quality standards. Germany first granted certificates for sustainable buildings in January 2009. Standards for these certificates were first developed by the DGNB (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Nachhaltiges Bauen e.V. or German Sustainable Building Council) … Continue reading

Green Certification: Do You Need It?

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Green building (also “green construction” or “sustainable building”) expands and complements classical building design concerns of economy, utility, durability, and comfort. It aims for environmentally responsible and resource-efficient structures and processes throughout a building’s life-cycle: from siting to design, construction, … Continue reading

Tenants and Investors Demand Green Certification

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Tehdi-Edouard Babigeon, RealCorp’s Head of Letting and Sales, recently answered some questions on the increasing demand for green certification witnessed by his Agency team. How often is the presence of a green certificate a factor in the perception of value … Continue reading

A healthy pulse at MIPIM 2014

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The first good news from Cannes in 2014 is that it didn’t rain! As I enjoyed the spring sun, I remembered how miserable the weather had been during the 2013 conference, adding to the general sense of despondency amongst many … Continue reading

The Valuation Process in Luxembourg

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When you need, or think you may need, a valuation of commercial property for any purpose (see Do you need a valuation?), the first step is to find a suitably qualified Valuer. Find a Valuer The UK-based Royal Institution of … Continue reading

Do You Need a Valuation?

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Since the end of World War II, the property and construction industries have matured significantly and have been considered a safe investment. This boom in interest led to a growth in demand for properties to be valued to establish market … Continue reading

West Side Village: Asset management by RealCorp

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RealCorp is proud to announce the asset management of the buildings D (Daphné), E (Eglantier) and F (Frêne) in West Side Village. The estate is conveniently located on the A6 Motorway junction 2 (Mamer Capellen), 20km from the Belgian border. The modern design offers a comfortable … Continue reading

VAT in real estate transactions

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Does VAT impact the bottom line in real estate transactions? By Erwan Loquet – BDO Luxembourg As the principle of an increase of the Luxembourg standard VAT rate from 15% to 17% is being decided, now is certainly the right … Continue reading

Office layout: What you need to know

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Office layout: what space to choose and how to fit it out? In the life of a company, its premises are as important as its activity and the people it employs. A reflection of its culture, a company’s offices must … Continue reading