customized rental assistance
Why is it convenient to hire us as a rental agent?
House2u starts by taking a good inventory of your situation and wishes. Based on your requirements such as rental budget, your preference for certain neighborhoods, the layout of the house and other wishes such as the availability of an elevator, parking facilities, presence of schools or public transportation, for example, we will define clear search profile. With this profile, we start the search for your suitable home.
” The sooner an appointment = the faster a house “
When we as real estate agents call a landlord or rental agent to make an appointment for a viewing you actually have an advantage from the first start. In fact, rental agents really appreciate it when someone has a rental agent; also called a “relocation consultant”;. After all, rental agents then know that the property seeker(s) have professional assistance, are serious about their search, the required documentation has been properly prepared in advance, and the entire process when renting out will proceed smoothly.
house2u FAQ
Frequently asked questions about renting
A rental agent can save you an unpleasant experience!
In the rental market, unfortunately, you can still find very unpleasant experiences on a regular basis. Think of houses full of defects, unprofessional landlords who don’t know what good landlordism is, homes with inconveniences of smell, noise from the street, impact noise (from neighbors) and so on.
It is the role of a good rental agent to take out as much of these discomforts as possible. We as rental agent, who works for seekers, does this through our knowledge of the local market and neighborhood, researching and inquiring about documents, and asking the right questions to the rental agent of landlord.
A rental agent represents only the interests of the tenant and a letting agent represents only the interests of the landlord. A real estate agent never works for both parties at the same time.
In certain municipalities, it is possible under strict conditions to rent out a property for periods between one week and six months. This usually involves renting short-stay housing to (often foreign) workers and students.
Shortstay is temporary living in an independent residence for a period of a minimum of 7 nights and a maximum of 6 months. Shortstay in 1 apartment is allowed for: 1 household, maximum 4 persons, if these persons are part of multiple households.
Since July 1, 2021, the rules for renting rooms in Rotterdam have become stricter. The landlord needs a permit if 3 or more people want to live together and register. Rotterdam City Council wants to use this to prevent more housing from being divided into rooms for rent and therefore unavailable to families. In addition, this measure should prevent the inflation of housing prices in Rotterdam and the nuisance caused by overcrowding. In some neighborhoods in Rotterdam, such as East and West Kralingen, the municipality has not given out permits for some time.
A housing group “Woongroep”is a group of people who have the intention of jointly wanting to form a sustainable household for a loong time. They must therefore want to live together for an extended period of time, demonstrably.
A housing group “Woongroep”is a group of people who have the intention of jointly wanting to form a sustainable household for a loong time. They must therefore want to live together for an extended period of time, demonstrably.
Requirements “woongroep”:
The composition of the group may change 25% per year, That 2 of the 4 tenants are demonstrably working 50% of their time, The intention is to live together long-term, The rent is paid monthly from a common account, There are no locks on bedroom doors, There is one common kitchen and living room. Note! It should not be a disguised way of renting an apartment with 4 students
Vooral voor expats die de taal en het land nog niet kennen, is het erg handig als een aanhuurmakelaar (of relocation consultant) je van A tot Z helpt en ontlast met alles wat er geregeld moet worden. Denk aan inschrijving bij de gemeente, afsluiten van nutsvoorzieningen, internet en al het andere regelwerk.. House2u werkt samen met een partner die uitstekende contracten heeft met diverse aanbieders van elektra, gas en internet & TV. Op uw verzoek stellen wij deze dienstverlening graag beschikbaar. Especially for Expats who do not yet know the language and the country, it is very convenient if a rental agent (or relocation consultant) helps and relieves you from A to Z with everything that needs to be arranged. Think of registration at the municipality, connection of utilities, internet and all the other arrangements…. House2u works with a partner who has excellent contracts with various providers of electricity, gas and internet & TV. On your request we are happy to make this service available.
Not insignificantly, what does the Search Service of a rental agent cost? House2u works on a no cure no pay basis. So there is no registration fee. Not insignificantly, what does the Search Service of a rental agent cost? House2u works on a no cure no pay basis. So there is no registration fee. If you are offered a house through us and then rent it through us we charge you 1 month rent + 21% VAT. Please read our general terms and conditions carefully!
These costs are always for the landlord. The landlord agrees to a rental agreement in advance.
These costs are always for the landlord. The tenant agrees to a Search in advance.
Most landlords raise rents on July 1st. Deviation from this date is allowed, as long as no more than once every 12 months there is a rent increase. The rent increase is calculated only on the rent and not on additional supplies such as gas, water and light.
In the social sector, the government determines what the maximum rent increase can be based on the tenant’s income. In the “Vrije Sector”, different rules apply and the landlord may, to some extent, determine the amount of the annual rent increase. This depends on the provision included in the lease and of these, the following options are possible:
– An indexation clause whereby rent is increased annually by a percentage derived from the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) inflation rates. The rent goes up by the national average price trend. The rent goes up by the national average price trend.
– A mark-up percentage; rent goes up by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) plus a mark-up percentage. As of 2021, rents in the free sector may be increased by a maximum of inflation + 1%. In the “Social Sector”/Segment, rents are even frozen.
– A market rent provision is a provision in the lease agreement that allows the rent to be increased substantially in one lump sum after a few years. In this way, the rent is brought in line with the market rent of comparable properties. When using this clause, the landlord must substantiate the rent increase based on comparable homes in the neighborhood.
– No clause for rent increases included; landlord may propose any rent increase. The tenant does not have to agree to the proposed rent increase. The landlord can then go to court. If the judge still considers the rent increase reasonable, the tenant is given the option of paying the new rent monthly or termination of the lease by the court.
As of 2008, an energy label is mandatory for the sale, rental and handover of houses and apartments. For some homes, an energy label is not required. For example, in the case of a protected monument under the Heritage Act or under a provincial or municipal monument regulations. More information can be found on the central government website: https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/
A verhuurdersverklaring is an locument provided by the landlord. In a landlord statement, the landlord of the house where you are currently living and renting will write whether you have (always) paid everything and whether you have caused a nuisance, for example.
The tenant’s notice period is equivalent to the payment period. If the rent payment is made monthly, there is a notice period of one calendar month. If the rent is paid per 2 months, then there is a notice period of 2 calendar months. This cannot be deviated from by contract.
