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Luxe Living in Luxembourg TEXT: EDDI FIEGEL | PHOTOS: ENGEL & VÖLKERS
Luxembourg is renowned for many things. Not least its unequalled location at the heart of Western Europe, its cultural diversity, strong economy and high living standards. Just an hour’s flight from many European capitals, with frequent daily connections, the Grand Duchy also has a broad diversity of architectural styles and consequently a booming property market. Property options range from farmhouses, manor houses and hunting lodges, to townhouses, apartments and villas, and few have more expertise in the field than agents Engel & Völkers. With some 40 years of experience, Engel & Völkers is one of the most successful real estate companies both in Luxembourg and worldwide. Famed for their ability to listen to their clients’ needs, the company has a range of luxurious options and can help clients navigate the choices available to find the perfect property, whether they are buying, selling or renting. “We have a wide selection of prestigious properties across the country,” says Lola Jallais, marketing manager for Engel & Völkers Luxembourg, “enabling us to offer 60 | Issue 53 | May 2018
our customers a home to meet their personal needs and lifestyle, whether that is a farmhouse on the edge of the Moselle river or a penthouse in the heart of the city.” The breadth and variety of architecture in the country also mirrors the diversity of its cultural landscape. “Luxembourg’s many churches, abbeys and bridges are as much a part of the national architectural heritage as the houses themselves,” she continues, “which are always blended tastefully into their surroundings.” But it is not solely Luxembourg’s architecture which draws people from across the globe to make the country their home. “People come here for many different reasons,” explains Lola. “Some come for professional and/or financial reasons. Others are attracted by the economic and political stability, tax benefits and the wide
range of languages spoken here. The European School and international schools also appeal to young families who want their children to be educated in their mother tongue.” According to Engel & Völkers, Luxembourg City and its nearby suburbs are hotspots for investors. And, for those in search of a private home, there are gems to be found both in the city and beyond, depending on the style of property and lifestyle that people require. Many of the country’s most sought-after properties are located in the capital, with elegant neighbourhoods such as Belair, Merl and Limpertsberg in particularly high demand. Just beyond the city meanwhile, Luxembourg’s many leafy, peaceful villages are also popular choices. Web: www.engelvoelkers.lu