Point Scoring for Rental Housing in Westland: Criteria and Examples

The point system for rental housing in Westland follows the national criteria of the Rent Tribunal, but with specific attention to the unique location in this glasshouse horticulture municipality. Each property receives points based on objective factors. Size weighs heavily: a living area of 60 m² yields 40 base points, plus bonus points for extra rooms or storage spaces, handy for growers' families. Location plays a role; a property in the core Naaldwijk or Kwintsheul scores higher due to proximity to shops and the horticultural polder landscape, with multipliers up to 1.15 compared to more rural areas. Age is assessed via energy index: recent insulation against the Westland sea climate adds 10-20 points. Amenities such as an elevator (5 points), private garden (8 points), or parking space for vans (6 points) count extra. Use the official tool of the Rent Tribunal for your calculation. Example: a 70 m² apartment in Poeldijk with HR++ glazing, central heating, and elevator reaches 142 points, which amounts to approximately €640 monthly rent. Tenants in Westland check this upon signing the contract. Errors result in rent price adjustment. Local housing associations such as Vidomes review this annually. This system ensures transparency in the social rental sector, tailored to the needs of Westland tenants.