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Future of city housing project unclear after developer Capelli Lux files for insolvency
The South Village mixed-use development in Howald, Luxembourg, has been thrown into uncertainty following the bankruptcy of Capelli Lux, a subsidiary of the French real estate developer Groupe Capelli. The project, which was intended to provide over 130 homes, office spaces, and retail units, is now stalled after the Luxembourg district court ordered the company’s liquidation.
 
The insolvency marks a significant collapse in the local property market, leaving creditors, investors, and future residents in limbo. While the land remains a valuable asset, the transition to a new developer is complicated by the legal proceedings and the group's wider financial struggles. 
 
This failure highlights the current volatility within the Luxembourg construction sector, as rising costs and high interest rates continue to put a strain on major developers, leaving high-profile urban transformation projects like South Village at a standstill.
 
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