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What Is a Kot in Leuven? Real Prices and Student Rental Contract Rules
Financials
Guide
5 min

What Is a Kot in Leuven? Real Prices and Student Rental Contract Rules

What a kot actually is in Belgium, real Leuven price ranges, and the legal rules behind the student rental contract.

05/08/2026
Coliving vs Flatshare in Luxembourg: How to Choose the Right Option When You Arrive
Tips
Expats
8 min

Coliving vs Flatshare in Luxembourg: How to Choose the Right Option When You Arrive

Coliving or flatshare in Luxembourg? Real 2026 prices, legal differences, commune registration and when each option makes sense for an expat arriving in the country.

27/07/2026
Mastering the Move: The Complete Roomie-Radar FAQ for Life in Luxembourg
FAQ
4 min

Mastering the Move: The Complete Roomie-Radar FAQ for Life in Luxembourg

Everything you need to know about co-living, verification, and legal rentals in Luxembourg. Your journey with Roomie-Radar starts here.

20/07/2026
Tenant Insurance in Belgium: Why It's Mandatory, What It Covers, and How It Works in a Shared Flat
Expats
Tips
9 min

Tenant Insurance in Belgium: Why It's Mandatory, What It Covers, and How It Works in a Shared Flat

Tenant insurance in Belgium is legally mandatory for all renters, including flatshares. What it covers, what it costs, and what happens if your landlord asks for it on move-in day.

13/07/2026
How Much Does It Cost to Live in Luxembourg in a Shared Room: A Real Monthly Budget
Expats
Financials
9 min

How Much Does It Cost to Live in Luxembourg in a Shared Room: A Real Monthly Budget

What does it actually cost to live in Luxembourg? A real breakdown of the cost of living in Luxembourg for someone renting a shared room: rent, food, tax and more.

06/07/2026
Student Room in Belgium: Real Prices and Market Differences in Ghent, Antwerp, Leuven and Liège
Neighbourhood
Expats
8 min

Student Room in Belgium: Real Prices and Market Differences in Ghent, Antwerp, Leuven and Liège

Searching for a student room in Belgium isn't just about Brussels. Real prices and market differences across Ghent, Antwerp, Leuven and Liège.

29/06/2026
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