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The Brussels Rent Grid: How to Check If Your Room Rent Is Excessive
Tips
Financials
8 min

The Brussels Rent Grid: How to Check If Your Room Rent Is Excessive

Since 2025, Brussels caps rent at 20% above the reference price. How to use the rent reference grid to check if your shared room is overpriced.

22/06/2026
Weekday Room in Luxembourg for Cross-Border Workers: Contracts, Prices and What Nobody Explains Before You Search
Discover
Financials
11 min

Weekday Room in Luxembourg for Cross-Border Workers: Contracts, Prices and What Nobody Explains Before You Search

47% of Luxembourg's workforce are cross-border workers. A weekday room in Luxembourg can make the maths work. Real prices, contracts and registration rules explained.

16/06/2026
Rental Discrimination in Brussels: Tenant Rights, What the Law Says, and How to Protect Yourself When Looking for a Shared Room
Tips
10 min

Rental Discrimination in Brussels: Tenant Rights, What the Law Says, and How to Protect Yourself When Looking for a Shared Room

Rental discrimination in Brussels is documented, measurable, and illegal. What protections exist, how to report it, and why verified listings change the first point of contact.

10/06/2026
Roomie-Radar in Luxembourg Times: Rental Scams, Discrimination, and a Market That Demands Survival Skills
Business relations
International
11 min

Roomie-Radar in Luxembourg Times: Rental Scams, Discrimination, and a Market That Demands Survival Skills

Luxembourg Times investigated the shared room market in Luxembourg. Scams, discrimination, and what Roomie-Radar's founders said about the system that forces expats to improvise.

08/06/2026
Roomie-Radar in Paperjam: How Two Expats Built a Verified Room Rental Platform in Luxembourg
Business relations
International
8 min

Roomie-Radar in Paperjam: How Two Expats Built a Verified Room Rental Platform in Luxembourg

Paperjam covers Roomie-Radar in French and English. The story behind the platform, how verification works, and what the Luxembourg rental market looks like from the inside.

02/06/2026
Luxembourg Rental Reform 2024: What Changed for Flatshare Tenants and Why It Matters Before You Sign
Agencies
Owners
11 min

Luxembourg Rental Reform 2024: What Changed for Flatshare Tenants and Why It Matters Before You Sign

Luxembourg's July 2024 rental law changed deposits, agency fees and colocation contracts. What every room tenant needs to know before signing a new lease.

29/05/2026
État des Lieux in Brussels: How to Protect Your Rental Deposit From Day One in a Shared Room
Tips
Financials
10 min

État des Lieux in Brussels: How to Protect Your Rental Deposit From Day One in a Shared Room

The état des lieux in Belgium decides whether you get your deposit back. What it must include, when to act, and what to do if your landlord disputes it.

26/05/2026
Furnished Room in Luxembourg Short-Term: The Honest Guide for New Arrivals Who Can't Sign a 12-Month Lease Yet
Expats
Guide
8 min

Furnished Room in Luxembourg Short-Term: The Honest Guide for New Arrivals Who Can't Sign a 12-Month Lease Yet

Need a furnished room in Luxembourg without a long-term commitment? Real prices, verified options, and what to watch out for before your first month.

18/05/2026