The Netherlands Rental Housing Market Developments
Key Policy Changes
As of July 1, 2024, significant changes to Dutch rental laws have taken effect, impacting midrent properties, rental pricing, and contract structures. These reforms aim to create a fairer housing market but have also led to shifts in rental trends.
Point System for Midrent Properties: An adjusted point-based system now determines rental prices for midrent properties, such as studios and one-bedroom apartments. Furnishing costs are not included in the point-based valuation and must be listed separately in the rental contract alongside service costs.
Standardized Rental Contracts: Model A (Indefinite contracts) & Model C (Campus/special use) are now standard. Model B (temporary contracts) is prohibited.
The implementation of the point system has led to notable shifts in the rental market such as increase in short-stay (six-month) rental listings, landlords choosing to sell properties and overbidding remaining common, potentially driving up costs despite lower regulated prices.
Rental Price Complaints per January 2025: Tenants can file complaints with the municipality regarding excessive rental charges for contracts initiated after July 1, 2024, based on the point system. Please note that, If you overbid on a rental, you may pay more than the property’s assessed value under the point system.
Beyond Booking
On the 25th of March 2025, SITU will be hosting a webinar titled " Regulation of Short-Term Lets in Holland and Amsterdam” where our Business Development Manager from Voerman Group, Marta Galano will be joining the conversation designed to provide valuable insights for property managers, and industry stakeholders. Sign up for the webinar using the following link: Beyond Booking Webinar