Questions you might have

We are happy to visit you to determine the rental price. To give advice, we look at a number of factors, such as the condition of the home, amenities, location and competitive rental offer in your area. Based on these findings, we will give you well-founded advice. Placing a rental home on the market too expensive can lead to unnecessary long-term vacancy. You are always free to determine the amount of the rent yourself.

We visit you with no obligation and free of charge to explain our working method and to view your home, and subsequently issue tailor-made advice.

From the Landlords Association of Amsterdam 4 model leases are offered, which can be used in different situations. The models each have advantages and disadvantages. Of course we will discuss this in detail and advise you on the right contract for your situation.

We always recommend that the tenants arrange their own contracts with the various suppliers. In the event of non-payment, you will then never be held liable and there is no need for subsequent calculation. We help the tenants with this.

The maintenance of the rental home is divided between the landlord and the tenant. The landlord takes care of the major maintenance. The tenant takes care of the small and daily maintenance. The Dutch government has written a decree with all the rules. Download this document for a clear overview.

Our advice is to always specify the rent calculation as much as possible. A tenant can also ask you to do this and can even go to the rent assessment committee to gain insight into this. When charging an all-in rent, the base rent is unknown and so can never be a liberalised tenancy agreement. The rent assessment commission can set the baserent at 55% of the maximum rent limit. Even if the dwelling exceeds the points barrier. It is therefore better to make it transparent and break down the all-in rent into the individual components i.e.: basic rent, utilities, service costs, furniture and internet.

This is possible. Pro-rata settlement takes place after one year on the basis of post-calculation.

No, it’s important that you have a valid WOZ valuation. If the tenant approaches the rent assessment committee and the WOZ valuation is not available at the commencement of the tenancy agreement, it will be undervalued. There is a good chance that the tenant will receive the benefit of the doubt, which could be quite unpleasant financially.

The OZB consists of two components: owner and user. You may charge the user component to the tenant by including it in the rental price. The OZB is the council charge for waste disposal and sewage.

It is wise to have a score drawn-up, to avoid any surprises. You can get a close estimate via the government website https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/huurprijs-en-puntentelling of the rent assessment commission but you can also let us request it via our trusted partner. You will then receive a valid formal report. This service comes at an extra charge.

Yes, you are legally obliged to hand over the energy label to the tenant. The energy indexation will be taken into account when drawing up the score. We can arrange this at an extra charge

Yes, most mortgage contracts specifically state this. We strongly advise you to report this. If the house is not your primary residence and is purely an income-generating investment, the mortgage can be converted into an investor’s mortgage. This also applies to short term rentals.

A tenant is not obliged to be insured for liabilities, however we strongly recommend it and can assist tenants to arrange this. If the house is unfurnished and thus use their own inventory, we advise tenants to arrange inventory insurance.

Homeowners with a mortgage In the Netherlands, are obliged to have building insurance. If you are renting out furnished accommodation, we recommend you also arrange an inventory insurance (especially for landlords). Please note that this is not the same as home contents insurance; as the insurance covers damages in a rental situation, it is slightly different. We will advise you with regards to a suitable insurance company.

Legally, for the first 3 months, expatriates are allowed to register at the postal address of their new employer. Within these 3 months, they must register with the municipality in their permanent rented accommodation by means of a tenancy agreement.

The rule within the municipality of Amsterdam is that only 2 adults are allowed to register. If you want to rent out your home to more than 2 adults, the municipality may refuse registration on the basis of this rule. Residential areas with more than 2 adults are only allowed if there is a permit for this. In municipalities such as Zaandam, housing units with more than 2 adults are allowed. It is best to visit the website of each municipality to see if there are any restrictions.

The rule within the municipality of Amsterdam is that only 2 adults are allowed to register. If you want to rent out your home to more than 2 adults, the municipality may refuse registration on the basis of this rule. Residential areas with more than 2 adults are only allowed if there is a permit for this. In municipalities such as Zaandam, housing units with more than 2 adults are allowed. It is best to visit the website of each municipality to see if there are any restrictions.

The contract stipulates that the tenants must also unregister. It is also a requirement with the municipality.

Our rental agreements state that you have the right to visit the property a number of times a year. Naturally this must be arranged in advance. You may not enter uninvited. One option, for example, is to require cleaning sessions every fortnight. The cleaner will then be able to keep the house tidy and at the same time report any irregularities to you.

Many preparations are necessary to prepare a sale. First, one of our brokers will draw-up a sales advice and prepare a visitation schedule for viewers. All aspects of the property are then researched: environmental, technical, price/market etc. A complete file is subsequently created with all details and ins and outs of the property. This also includes a styling advice for the sale. Your property can then be put on the market.

The house will go to market based on everything in the sales advice. Your house will be styled, and various marketing materials will be created such as a brochure, photographs, a good description of the house and the area. Advertising text will be drawn up and upon agreement with you, we will publish your house on various online platforms such as the popular Funda (www.funda.nl)

How long the process takes depends on many factors. This could include supply and demand, marketability of the home, the technical condition of the home, accessibility of the home, and price. We’ve sold houses within a week but if there is a poor balance between factors it can take much longer. To know whether these various factors of your home are in balance, you can schedule a no-obligation appointment with one of our estate agents.

After a no-obligation intake and receiving the necessary documentation, we can provide a sales approach and quotation. If these are approved, the sales process can be set in motion quickly.

In our experience, a house is best advertised furnished. This way, the spaciousness of a home can be presented properly. This is especially important for a first impression. Naturally tastes differ; you can count on our experienced stylists and brokers to provide appropriate advice regarding how the property can best be offered.