What the new rent control rules in the Netherlands mean for you
New rules which extend rent controls to some 90% of Dutch rental property come into effect on July 1. If you are a tenant or planning to move to a new rental home, what do the changes mean for you?
The first thing to do is to calculate how much rent your property is worth. In the Netherlands that is done on the basis of a points system. A property gets points for size, official value, amenities, luxuriousness, energy efficiency an... moreWhat the new rent control rules in the Netherlands mean for you
New rules which extend rent controls to some 90% of Dutch rental property come into effect on July 1. If you are a tenant or planning to move to a new rental home, what do the changes mean for you?
The first thing to do is to calculate how much rent your property is worth. In the Netherlands that is done on the basis of a points system. A property gets points for size, official value, amenities, luxuriousness, energy efficiency and outdoor space. You can find out the official value (WOZ waarde) of your home here.
The Huurcommissie, or rent tribunal, has a handy tool which you can use to get a rough idea about how many points your property is worth, taking the latest changes into account. The agency is still finalising the changes, which will be online from July 1.
If your property is worth 143 points or less, you should be paying no more than €880 in rent excluding service costs. If you are paying more, you are entitled to a discount. If your property is worth 144 to 186 points, it is considered to be a middle market rental. Here too a maximum rent applies.
Property worth more than 186 points is considered free sector and it is up to landlords how much they charge.
