Luxembourg has the largest proportion of British expats per capita of any country in continental Europe. Finance, law, the EU institutions, and tech have drawn thousands of UK nationals to the Grand Duchy — and the relocation challenges are specific enough to warrant their own guide. This one focuses on the practical storage and logistics side of a UK to Luxembourg move.
The average UK home is 87m². The average Luxembourg City apartment rented by a newly arrived expat is around 55 to 70m². That gap — 17 to 32 square metres of living space — represents a significant amount of furniture and belongings that will not fit into a Luxembourg flat, at least not initially.
Most UK expats arrive in Luxembourg on a company relocation package that covers shipping costs but not long-term storage. The typical pattern is to ship everything to Luxembourg, discover that half of it does not fit, and then scramble to find somewhere to put the overflow. Planning for this in advance makes the transition considerably smoother.
A 3-bed house in Manchester or London typically yields enough furniture for a 90 to 100m2 space. A first Luxembourg flat is often 55 to 65m2. Budget for storing at least one room's worth of furniture during your first year in Luxembourg while you find your footing and potentially move to a larger property.
Luxembourg uses standard European 230V electricity with type F (Schuko) plugs — the same voltage as the UK, just a different plug shape. UK appliances work in Luxembourg with a simple plug adaptor. You do not need voltage converters. This means your UK kettle, toaster, hairdryer, and small appliances all work fine — just bring a handful of adaptors, or buy them on arrival (they cost around €3 to €5 each in Luxembourg supermarkets).
The exception is high-wattage appliances that are hardwired rather than plugged in — UK ovens and electric cookers use different specifications and may not be compatible with Luxembourg wiring without professional installation. If your Luxembourg flat provides a cooker, this is not an issue.
Decide what ships, what goes into UK storage, and what is sold or donated. Book your Luxembourg shipping company — most use groupage (shared container) services that take 1 to 2 weeks. Book StorageLux for arrival in Luxembourg.
Most UK expats spend 2 to 8 weeks in furnished temporary accommodation while finding a permanent flat. During this time, your shipped belongings can go directly into StorageLux — we collect from the shipping company's Luxembourg depot or your temporary address.
Luxembourg's rental market moves fast. Budget 2 to 4 weeks of active searching for a 1 to 2 bed flat in Luxembourg City. Competition is high in Kirchberg, Limpertsberg, and Belair. Expect to pay €1,600 to €2,500 per month for a 2-bed.
Once you have a flat, request delivery from StorageLux. We bring your belongings to your new Luxembourg address within 48 hours. Items that still do not fit stay in storage — retrievable any time as you upgrade to larger accommodation.
Most UK expats move to a larger or more permanent property after 12 to 18 months. StorageLux delivers your remaining stored items to your settled Luxembourg home. The move-in process is simple because everything is already catalogued.
For a typical house move from the UK to Luxembourg, groupage shipping (sharing a container with other households) costs approximately £1,500 to £3,500 depending on volume, and takes 1 to 2 weeks. Full container shipping is faster (3 to 5 days) but costs £4,000 to £8,000 and is only cost-effective for very large moves.
Many UK expats moving for corporate roles have their shipping covered by their employer's relocation package. If not, companies such as Crown Relocations, Interdean, and Pickfords all operate UK to Luxembourg services and can provide volume-based quotes.
Since Brexit, UK nationals moving to Luxembourg from the UK with personal effects are entitled to import their belongings duty-free under the Transfer of Normal Residence (ToNR) exemption, provided they have lived outside the EU for at least 12 months and the items have been owned for at least 6 months. Your shipping company will handle the paperwork — make sure they are familiar with ToNR declarations.
Luxembourg consistently ranks among the top 3 most expensive rental markets in Europe. As of early 2026, typical rental prices in Luxembourg City are:
Most landlords require 2 to 3 months rent as a deposit, proof of income (typically 3x monthly rent), and either a Luxembourg employer or a guarantor. Many expats arriving on corporate packages have their employer act as guarantor for the first year.
We store from €14.99 per box per month with free pickup from your Luxembourg address. Month-to-month with no minimum contract — ideal for the settling-in period. Deliver back within 48 hours when you need anything. Call +352 691 420 024 or book online at storagelux.lu.
Furniture is significantly more expensive in Luxembourg than in the UK. A sofa that sells for £400 in the UK costs €800 to €1,200 to replace here. If you have quality pieces, it almost always makes financial sense to ship them to Luxembourg and store what does not initially fit, rather than selling and rebuying.
UK expats consistently underestimate how much smaller Luxembourg flats are than their UK homes. Go through every room before shipping and have a realistic conversation about whether each item will fit. A floor plan of your Luxembourg flat — ask the agent or landlord before signing — makes this calculation much easier.
If you are moving to Luxembourg in summer, winter coats, ski equipment, and heavy bedding do not need to travel in the main shipment. Have them stored in the UK until your Luxembourg address is confirmed, then ship or use StorageLux for seasonal storage once you have arrived.
We collect your boxes and furniture from wherever you are — free pickup, 48-hour delivery.