• Puntentelling

Essential step in the rental process

PROPERTY POINTS CALCULATION

The points calculation is an essential step in the rental process. It determines whether your property falls under regulated rent (and therefore whether a legal maximum base rent applies) or can be rented out in the free sector.

The system used for this is the woningwaarderingsstelsel (WWS), the Dutch housing valuation system. It assigns points to various characteristics of the property, such as:

  • Living area
  • WOZ value (official property valuation)
  • Energy label
  • Facilities such as kitchen, bathroom, and outdoor space

Please note: these thresholds are adjusted annually. The calculation must always be carried out according to the most current legislation.

Rental segments

Based on this points calculation, the property is placed into one of the following rental segments:

0 t/m 143 points
Maximum base rent (2025):
approx. €879.66 per month

144 – 186 points
Maximum base rent (2025):
approx. €880.00 – €1,123.00 per month

From 187 points
No maximum rent applies

Although landlords may perform this calculation themselves, there are risks. Incorrect or incomplete calculations can result in:

  • A rent that must be legally adjusted
  • Tenants unexpectedly invoking rent protection
  • Fines or sanctions during inspections
  • Uncertainty about the expected return

At Interhouse we do not take chances with your rental. Our letting agents are trained to carry out the points calculation carefully and correctly, in full compliance with the latest standards. We record all details in a substantiated report, which we also attach to the tenancy agreement—as legally required.

A correct points calculation is not just a formality, but is the foundation for profitable and legally secure renting.

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