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Rent

Of course we keep your rent as low as possible. But what are you actually paying for? We explain it here.

BASIC RENT/ NET RENT

You pay the basic rent or net rent for use of your room or studio as well as the communal areas – so literally the part of the building you're occupying. 

HOW DO WE DETERMINE YOUR BASIC RENTAL PRICE?

The price depends on a number of things. Among other:

  • The size of your room or studio;

  • The amenities in your own room or studio;

  • The shared spaces and amenities;

  • The location.

We apply the system of Housing Valuation that has been drawn up for this purpose by the Huurcommissie. They also indicate a maximum price as a reasonable basic rent that matches the quality of your studio or room. Would you like to check this out yourself? Then do the RentalCheck.

All rooms and studios of Vestide have a basic rent that is well below this maximum of the Huurcommissie.

ANNUAL RENT INCREASE

We increase the basic rent every year so that we can continue to pay for things like maintenance. The government determines the maximum rent increase, which is 3.1% for social housing in 2023. We keep the rent increase as low as possible every year, 2.9% in 2023. You can read more about it below.

Do I live in social housing?

The Housing Act states that all housing corporations must divide their residences into two types:

  • social ownership. These homes have a maximum rental price of €808.06 (price level 2023) upon allocation.

  • private sector ownership. These homes have a rental price of more than €808.06 (price level 2023) when allocated. This also applies to other properties such as business premises, garages and parking spaces.

Whether a house falls under social ownership is, therefore, determined by the rent. We may ask for a higher rent increase for private-sector housing and other properties than for social housing.

Why are we increasing the rent of social housing by 2.9%?

The government permits us to increase rent by 3.1% in 2023. We decided to apply a lower rate.

Despite everything getting more expensive, we have decided to raise rents anyway. We cannot avoid these rising prices either; the cost of materials to maintain our homes is rising too, for example. On top of that, there is a shortage of homes in this region. That means we need to build a lot of houses. We also need to make sure our homes become more sustainable over the next few years.

Homes where the rent exceeds €808.06 (price level 2023) because of the rent increase will remain social housing. They will also receive a rent increase of 2.9%.

Why are we not increasing the rent of some homes?

Homes with a rent above the target rent will not pay a rent increase. We believe the rent of these homes is appropriate. At Vestide, we do not have any properties with a rent above the target rent.

Why do storage rooms and parking spaces have a rent increase of 4.1% and not 2.9%?

Our primary responsibility is to rent social housing, not garages, storage rooms or parking spaces. These do not fall under the 'social housing' category. That's why we choose to increase the rent of a single parking space, storage room or garage by more. With 4.1%.

A storage room or parking space that is linked to a home will receive the same rent increase as the home. For social housing, 2.9%. For private-sector housing, 4.1%. We call this 'property-based'.

Am I entitled to a housing benefit?

You can apply for a rent subsidy if your rent does not exceed €€879.66 (price level 2024). Your income is also taken into account. If you are aged between 18 and 23, you can apply for a rent subsidy if your rent does not exceed €454.47. You can find more information on www.belastingdienst.nl.

I can no longer pay my rent. What must I do?

You may find yourself struggling financially due to the high energy prices, for example. If you are unable to pay your rent, please contact us as soon as possible. We will assess your situation together and explore potential solutions, such as a payment plan. Please don't wait too long: the sooner we know, the sooner we can help you. For more information, visit the rent arrears page here or call +31 40 297 93 80 and make an appointment for a personal consultation at our Woonwinkel.

I want to object to the rent increase. How do I do this?

To file an objection, send a message through the contact form at www.vestide.nl or send a letter to Vestide, PO Box 280, 5600 AG, Eindhoven. Your letter should include the reasons why you object to your rent increase. We must have received your objection by 30 June 2023. Please note: you pay a fee to the rent assessment committee for lodging an objection.

'Property defects' are not a valid reason for submitting an objection to the Rent Tribunal. It is pointless to object to the rent increase for this reason. The website of the Government specifies the cases in which you can object to a rent increase.

You can only object to the rent increase of a private sector home, garage, storage room or parking space if the rent increase is higher than the percentage set by the government. Because we abide by that percentage, you cannot object to it.

Am I eligible for a one-off rent reduction in 2023?

Residents of social housing with a low income in 2021, can get a one-off rent reduction in 2023. Your rent must then not exceed €808.06 (2023 price level). Your 2021 income must not exceed 120% of the minimum wage. If you qualify for this, we will send you a letter in early May. If you are entitled to a rent reduction in 2023, we will not increase the rent as of 1 July 2023.

If we have not notified you that you are eligible for a rent reduction but you think you are entitled to one, you can apply for it yourself. You can read how to do that at this page.

You can read more about the one-off rent reduction for 2023 at this page or on the website of the Woonbond.

SERVICE CHARGES AND RENTAL PRICE

In addition to the base rent, you pay service charges to cover the costs of services such as window washing, Internet connection and, in some cases, utilities.

You pay an advance every month. We calculate the costs actually incurred per calendar year and notify you before 1 July each year. If your advance payment was lower than the incurred costs, you will have to pay the difference. If you overpaid, you will be refunded the difference.

We will also calculate your advance payment for the next year's service charges accordingly.

Read more about service charges

ALL-INCLUSIVE RENT AMOUNT FOR FURNISHED SPACES

For a subset of our living accommodation – the furnished rooms and studios – we charge all-inclusive rents.

'All-inclusive' – the term says it all, really – means everything is already included in this amount: the accommodation itself, maintenance, gas, water and electricity bills, internet and TV access, the furniture and household goods. You will not receive a final statement for service costs.

  1. In some cases, you will have to pay separately to make use of the washing machine.

  2. Those with tenancy agreements for an indefinite period do receive a final statement for service costs. 

PARKINGLOTS

We don't have that many parkinglots and garages for students. But at some studentresidencies we provide them. If you live in such a studentresidency and can prove that you own a car, you can rent such a parkingspot, at an affordable rate per month.

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