Mandatory Documents to Sell in Luxembourg: Complete Checklist

A successful property sale starts with good document preparation. Here is the exhaustive list of documents to gather before contacting an agency.

Seller Identity Documents

• Valid identity card or passport
• Recent proof of address (less than 3 months)
• If married couple: family book or marriage certificate
• If company: commercial register extract and articles

Property Documents

• Property deed (notarial title)
• Property certificate if recent acquisition
• In case of inheritance: certificate of heirship
• In case of donation: deed of gift

Mandatory Technical Documents

Energy Performance Certificate (CPE)

• Mandatory and valid 10 years
• Must be mentioned from the listing
• To order if not up to date

For Recent Constructions

• Building permit
• Compliance certificate (commodo-incommodo)
• Approved architect plans
• Builder guarantees (if less than 10 years)

Cadastral and Urban Planning Documents

• Cadastral plan extract
• Cadastral matrix extract
• Urban planning certificate (request from municipality)
• PAG (General Development Plan) of the plot

Condominium Documents

If apartment or house in co-ownership:

• Condominium regulations
• Descriptive statement of division
• Minutes of last 3 general assemblies
• Charge statements for last 3 years
• Building maintenance log
• Syndic certificate (no debts)
• Working capital and reserve fund

Financial Documents

• Latest property tax notices
• If current loan: loan balance certificate
• Invoices for completed work (to justify price)
• Current maintenance contracts (boiler, elevator...)

Rental Documents (if property rented)

• Current lease contract
• Entry inventory
• Rent payment receipts
• Security deposit held
• Lease amendments

Useful Documents (not mandatory but recommended)

• Property plans (architect or surveyor)
• Quality photos
• Work history
• Energy bills (for buyer information)
• Voluntary diagnostics (asbestos, lead)

Practical Tip

Create a digital folder with all these scanned documents. This will speed up the process with the agency and notary. A complete file from the start inspires confidence in buyers and can accelerate the sale.