Rental Property Point System: Criteria and Examples

The point system for rental properties has specific criteria that determine the rent price. Each property receives points based on objective factors. Size weighs heavily: a living area of 60 m² yields, for example, 40 base points, plus extras for additional rooms. Location is crucial; a property in a large city scores higher than in a village, with multipliers up to 1.2. Age affects via energy index: modern insulation adds 10-20 points. Amenities such as an elevator (5 points) or garden (8 points) stack on top. Calculate your points via the official tool of the Huurcommissie. Example: a 70 m² apartment in Amsterdam with central heating and elevator reaches 145 points, good for €650 monthly rent. Tenants check this upon signing. Errors lead to adjustment. Housing associations must review annually. This system ensures transparency and prevents arbitrariness in social housing.