{"id":12550,"date":"2020-08-07T09:00:43","date_gmt":"2020-08-07T07:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/my-life.lu\/?p=12550"},"modified":"2025-09-03T08:31:01","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T06:31:01","slug":"are-you-ready-to-leave-the-nest-51039","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/my-life.lu\/en\/are-you-ready-to-leave-the-nest-51039\/","title":{"rendered":"Are you ready to leave the nest?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"entete\">The days of being home for dinner, curfews and sharing a room with your little sister are over! Now you can breathe a sigh of relief, knowing that you\u2019ll soon be moving out and becoming independent. At your age, it\u2019s thrilling to imagine having your own flat, setting your own terms and living however you like. But are you really ready? In this article, myLIFE reviews the challenges you\u2019ll face, to spare you a rude awakening.<\/p>\n<p>No matter your reason for leaving home\u00a0\u2013 working or studying far away, strained relations with your parents, moving in with your significant other, or just the desire to be independent\u00a0\u2013 this step is a major milestone on your journey to adulthood. More than just getting away from your parents, it\u2019s a matter of becoming fully responsible for yourself.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to move into your first flat, you\u2019ll have to go over the various costs involved to find out whether you can afford to leave home. It won\u2019t take long to realise that freedom has its price!<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Remember to account for all the costs that come with renting a space.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 id=\"h2_0\" >Renting a flat costs money<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Rent and other fees<\/span><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s important that you remember to account for all the costs that come with renting a space, and not just the rent itself.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Rent<\/strong>: this will vary depending on the neighbourhood, the size of the flat and its other features (number of rooms, cellar, intercom, balcony, etc.). You\u2019ll normally have to pay each month\u2019s rent in advance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Utilities<\/strong>: water, electricity and\/or gas, heating, upkeep of common spaces, waste removal tax, etc.\u00a0You can get the breakdown of monthly fees from the building owner.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/my-life.lu\/en\/rent-deposits-how-to-choose-the-right-one-for-you-11002\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Rent guarantee payment<\/strong><\/a><\/span>: this is a one-off payment when you sign your lease that you\u2019ll get back if there\u2019s no damage to the flat by the time you move out. It can be as high as two months\u2019 rent.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Home contents insurance<\/strong>: covers fire, water damage, theft, etc. Policies vary in price depending on what coverage the insurance provider offers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Remember, if you use a real estate agency to find a place, you\u2019ll also have to pay agency fees, which can also be up to three months\u2019 rent. The estate agent&#8217;s fees must be split equally, i.e. 50\/50, between the landlord and the tenant.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How can I save money?<\/strong> If you want to spend less, you should look for <a href=\"https:\/\/my-life.lu\/en\/top-tips-to-help-you-find-student-accommodation-57012\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>student accommodation<\/strong><\/span><\/a> (if you\u2019re studying) or a <a href=\"https:\/\/my-life.lu\/en\/is-flatsharing-worth-it-11011\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>flatshare<\/strong><\/span><\/a>. The second option is very popular with students and young professionals in Luxembourg, and allows them to divide the cost of housing by the number of people. Just remember to choose flatmates you get along with!<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Don\u2019t hesitate to ask friends and family to lend you furniture or kitchen items they no longer use.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">The cost of moving in<\/span><\/p>\n<p>So, you\u2019ve found a flat you like at a price you can afford. Now it\u2019s time to move in! This inevitably generates costs that you will have to account for.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hooking up utilities<\/strong>: if you don\u2019t want to start out roughing\u00a0it in your new place, remember to contact your water, gas and\/or electricity companies before your move-in date!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Moving house<\/strong>: it will save time and effort to hire professional movers, but this is also the most expensive option. If you decide to move everything yourself with the help of your friends, don\u2019t forget the cost of boxes and a rental van.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fitting out the flat<\/strong>: there are certain basic things that every flat ought to have (bed, table, chairs, wardrobe, fridge, etc.). And don\u2019t forget the dishes (plates, cutlery, pots, pans, etc.), the linens (kitchen cloths, towels, duvet, pillows, etc.) and things to keep your place clean (dish soap, sponges, bin, broom, etc.). And if you want to change something in the flat, find out which <a href=\"https:\/\/my-life.lu\/en\/renovating-your-rented-home-11004\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>renovations renters are allowed to make<\/strong><\/span><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Can I avoid any of these costs?<\/strong> Don\u2019t hesitate to ask friends and family to lend you furniture or kitchen items they no longer use. You can also buy things second-hand! Finally, there is the option of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bil.com\/en\/individuals\/products-and-services\/borrow\/moving-in-loan\/Pages\/Index.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>moving-in loan<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, which offers considerable financial support for students and young professionals when they move house.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u21d2<\/strong> Another solution would be to rent a furnished studio or flat. They\u2019re more expensive than \u201cempty\u201d housing, but they make moving easier and you won\u2019t have to buy new furniture. It\u2019s up to you to pick the best option.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Recurring costs<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Remember to budget for all of the everyday running costs you\u2019ll have once you\u2019ve settled in, such as groceries, phone\/internet\/TV, fuel\/maintenance\/insurance for your car, public transport, healthcare costs (insurance, doctor, dentist, glasses, etc.) \u2013 and that\u2019s before you even count things like hobbies and going out!<\/p>\n<p>This is the ideal time to see which costs you can mitigate or to renegotiate your insurance and phone plan. Get off on the right foot by taking <a href=\"https:\/\/my-life.lu\/en\/save-money-around-house-51016\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>small steps to save around the house<\/strong><\/span><\/a> and adopting good habits.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Change is exciting and scary at the same time, but it\u2019s also an opportunity for growth.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 id=\"h2_1\" >Leaving home means taking responsibility<\/h2>\n<p>You can already taste the freedom: you can invite your friends over whenever you want, eat whatever you please and spend the whole weekend in your pyjamas if you feel like it! But at the end of the day, you are responsible for yourself now.<\/p>\n<p>Get used to regularly cooking, doing the laundry, tidying up and cleaning your new home. There may be nobody there to tell you off about the state of your flat, but you\u2019ll soon realise that a clean and tidy home is much more enjoyable than living in squalor.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, once you leave the secure environment of your parents\u2019 home, you will probably feel a bit lonely. Your dad is no longer around to change a light bulb or chase away that particularly large spider. If you want to be self-sufficient, you have to get by on your own.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u21d2<\/strong> Don\u2019t forget to sort out the administrative side of things too: you need to inform the authorities of your change of address, and manage your taxes, mutual insurance company, bank account, medical appointments, etc.<\/p>\n<p>Change is exciting and scary at the same time, but it\u2019s also an opportunity for growth.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h2_2\" >Learn how to budget and stick to it<\/h2>\n<p>Now that you have an overall idea of what to expect in the immediate future, including the costs involved in your new life, it&#8217;s time to draw up a budget. Be organised and learn how to manage your money. Rule number one: you can\u2019t postpone your rent payment to a later date!<\/p>\n<p>Draw up a list of your expenses and your monthly income, and take a look at the <a href=\"https:\/\/my-life.lu\/en\/seven-steps-for-effective-family-budget-management-51026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>seven steps for effective family budget management<\/strong><\/span><\/a>\u00a0 to determine whether your desire for independence is actually financially viable.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What about financial aid?<\/strong> If your budget is particularly tight, you may be eligible for <a href=\"https:\/\/logement.public.lu\/fr\/locataire\/obtenir-aide-location.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>housing assistance<\/strong><\/span><\/a> in Luxembourg under certain conditions. Even if your budget is fairly modest, you may still be able to apply to cover your rent guarantee, get a rent subsidy of up to \u20ac520 per month based on your income and household composition, or even obtain subsidised housing. Find out more!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The days of being home for dinner, curfews and sharing a room with your little sister are over! Now you can breathe a sigh of relief, knowing that you\u2019ll soon be moving out and becoming independent. 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