Coliving is the evolution of the classic roommate. It differs from the latter because the « colivers » are looking for an enriching life experience, while the roommates are looking to share costs.

Why are these lifestyles attractive?

Rising prices and the shortage of housing in Luxembourg, both for sale and for rent, are not unrelated to this phenomenon. STATEC estimates that there will be a shortage of 30,000 housing units in Luxembourg by 2021. Thus, some people who have difficulty finding accommodation in the Grand Duchy turn to coliving and shared accommodation, which are more economical solutions than individual accommodation. They also often have better value for money. Coliving/room sharing spaces are larger, better equipped and often well located .

Changes in consumption and lifestyle are also responsible for the success of collective housing. Simplicity and flexibility are often put forward to describe coliving. All administrative formalities and subscriptions (gas, electricity, internet, etc.) are included in the monthly rent. The coliving or shared apartments are very often furnished and maintained by the owners. This makes departures and arrivals easier, faster, and cheaper.

Finally, these two lifestyles are now better regulated than before. The first Luxembourg law legislating room sharing, determining criteria of health, safety and habitability entered into force in 2020.

Coliving and roommates are no longer the prerogative of students. According to Appartager.lu, 68% of its users in Luxembourg are employees, compared to only 25% of students.

What are the solutions to find your roommate or coliving in Luxembourg ?

• There are a number of platforms specializing in coliving and room sharing in Luxembourg. Some have more than 1000 units and have been experiencing continuous growth for several years. We can take as an example, a Luxembourg start-up specialized in coliving, which has to put its clients on a waiting list because of its success.
• You can also find listings for rooms for rent on real estate listing site
• There are Facebook groups (with up to 23,000 members) specializing in shared accommodation in Luxembourg. Be careful, however, private advertisers do not have the expertise of a real estate agent. Be sure to select the ads carefully to avoid possible scams.
• Finally, you can find out about the various coliving and roomshare projects under construction. For example, the project Gravity in Differdange, a leading figure in coliving in Luxembourg, will be launched in 2023 and will include 150 furnished studios on 5 levels.

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