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Costs when selling property in Luxembourg
All the costs to expect when selling your property in Luxembourg: commission, notary, taxes.
Selling a property involves various costs. Here's a complete overview.
1. Agency commission
- Between 3% and 5% of sale price (+ 17% VAT)
- Negotiable depending on property value
- Payable upon signing the notarial deed
2. Notary fees for seller
- Mortgage release if financed (about 500-1000€)
- Document fees (a few hundred euros)
3. Capital gains tax
Speculative sale (less than 2 years ownership)
- Gains taxed at marginal rate
Sale after 2 years ownership
- Tax rate reduced by half
- Allowance of 50,000€
Possible exemptions
- Main residence: exemption if occupied for at least 5 years
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