The general income requirement is 2/3x the monthly rent. However, sometimes there are exceptions. If this is the case it is mentioned in the advertisement text. If you have any questions about the income requirement and what the demands are for the apartment you are interested in, you can always reach us on 020 620 0813 or via info@grandrelocation.nl.

This differs. In some cases a complete file is required, in other cases a copy of your passport and signed working contract is sufficient. That being said, if you let us know you are interested in renting a property after viewing it, we will tell you exactly which documents we need from you. 

In most cases we will need the following documents from you if you want to qualify for a property: 

- Color copy of a valid passport (of everyone that wants to move into the property) 

Please cover your passport photo and you BSN number.  

- Copy of your signed work contract

- Possible a copy of your last bank statement 

- Possibly a recommendation from your current / most recent landlord (if you are currently renting)

- Possibly a recent pay slip (or more)

- Possibly a statement from your current/most recent landlord (in case you are renting at the moment)

When renting a house from a corporation, the following additional documents are needed:  for a large number of houses, (part of) the following documents will be added:

- Employer statement (request via HR)

- Extract of Mijn UWV (you need to log in with DigiD à Persoonlijke gegevens à Arbeidsverleden of Loongegevens à Verzekeringsbericht à Download Printversie)

- Colour copy of your passport (and the documents of your partner as well if applicable) 

- Please cover your passport photo and social security number

- Residence permit if applicable

- BRP (proof of registration)

- Picture of your bankcard if you have a Dutch bank account

If you are self-employed, different documents are needed. To get to know which documents we will need in this case, please see the answer to the following question. 

In de meeste gevallen zullen wij de volgende documenten van u nodig hebben indien u in aanmerking wil komen voor een woning:  

• Kleurenkopie van een geldig paspoort (van alle personen die de woning willen betrekken) waarbij uw foto en BSN nummer onherkenbaar zijn gemaakt 
• Kopie van uw getekende werkcontract
• Eventueel kopie van uw laatste bankafschrift 
• Eventueel aanbeveling huidige/meest recente huisbaas (indien u op het moment huurt)
• Eventueel recente loonstrook (of meerdere) 

Indien u een woning van een corporatie huurt, hebben we naast uw paspoort en getekende werkcontract/werkgeversverklaring, nog de volgende documenten nodig:   

• Werkgeversverklaring (niet ouder dan 3 maanden) 
• Uittreksel Mijn UWV (inloggen met DigiD -> Persoonlijke gegevens -> Arbeidsverleden of Loongegevens -> Verzekeringsbericht -> Download Printversie))
• Verblijfsvergunning (indien van toepassing) 
• BRP; verkrijgbaar bij de gemeente waar u staat ingeschreven (niet ouder dan 3 maanden en graag BSN nummer onzichtbaar maken) 
• Kopie van uw bankpas 

Indien u een zelfstandig ondernemer bent, gelden er andere regels. Zie hiervoor antwoord op de volgende vraag. 

In case of self-employment please provide us with the following documents : 

- Chamber of commerce registration (KVK) 

- Copy of your passport

Please cover your picture and social security number 

- Balance of your incoming and outgoing expenses of the last 2 years

- Statement from your accountant

In case you are not able to provide us with all of the above please feel free to reach out in order to discuss any other possibilities with us. 

At Grand Relocation, we use four different type of contract models, of which model A (indefinite term) and Model B (definite term) are most commonly used: 

- Model A: the rental agreement for an indefinite period of time; 

As this contract has no fixed end date, the advantage is that you, as a tenant, have the possibility to stay in your new home for a long period of time. There is however a minimum term of 12 months, during which the contract cannot be terminated by either party. After this minimum period, the tenant has the right to terminate the contract at any time, with one full calendar months’ notice. A contract of indefinite duration can only be terminated by the owner if he wants to use the apartment for himself or an immediate family member. However, this is a very rare situation.

- Model B: the fixed-term rental contract with a maximum duration of 2 years; 

The second most used contract is the fixed term contract (model B). In most cases this is a contract for 24 months (but can also be shorter), after which the contract expires. With this type of contract, the owner cannot offer you a contract for a second term. The only possibility to extend the contract is when the owner is willing to convert the contract at the end of the agreed period into a contract for an indefinite period. If this is not preferred, the tenant will have to look for a new home and the landlord will have to look for a new tenant.  If the landlord does not terminate the contract 1-3 months before the end date, the contract will remain in default until a contract for an indefinite period. In that case, the tenant can terminate the contract at any time with a full calendar month.

- Model C: rental agreement for a definite term (whereby the landlord will occupy the house after this term); 

- Model D: rental agreement on basis of the Vacancy Act (when a home is for sale) 

These models all relate to the rental of independent living space. In addition to these four models there are separate rental agreements for a.o. a houseboat, a landlady agreement or a campus contract. These agreements have different regulations.

If you have any questions about these contract forms, you can always contact us by phone.  

For more information about notice periods, see question 8.

As a tenant you will need to pay the following taxes: 

- “Waterschapsbelasting” (water board tax): tax which the waterboard uses to purify the groundwater and maintain the dikes. You will receive this tax from Waternet. The tax will therefore not be on the combined assessment. 

- “Afvalstoffenheffing” (waste levy): you pay this to the municipality for the collection and processing of household waste.  

Combined, this will amount up to € 400,- to € 600,- a year in taxes, depending on the amount of people you live with. 

The amount of the deposit may vary per apartment. In general you can use the following rule: for furnished apartments 2 months’ rent deposit is requested and for unfurnished apartments only 1 month. Depending on the preference of the owner, this can be deviated from. The deposit remains with the landlord until the tenant has delivered the living space after a lease termination. At the end of the rental period it is decided, based on a comparison between the check in report and the checkout report, which part of the deposit will be returned.

The first payment consists of the first month's rent plus the deposit. Normally the first month rent is calculated as follows: if you rent an apartment from a certain date in the first half of the month, the first payment consists of the rest of that month’s rent plus the requested deposit. 

For example: your rental period starts on the 2nd of March. In this case, your first payment will be for 2nd to 31st of March + the requested deposit.

When renting a house from a date somewhere in the second half of the month, a different arrangement applies. In this case, your first payment will consist of the remainder of the current month plus the entire subsequent month and the requested deposit.

For example: your rental period starts on 23 March. In this case your first payment consists of 23rd to 31st of March + the whole month of April + the requested deposit.

The first payment must be on the landlord / broker's account for the check in / key transfer. If this is not the case, the appointment must be rescheduled.

Are you going to live together with your partner, divorce or has your partner passed away? Contact the caretaker of your home (whose contact details can be found in the rental contract under art. 1.7) and discuss which details you need to provide.

This depends on the type of contract. 

- In case of a contract for an indefinite period (model A), the rent cannot be terminated during the first year, unless there is a diplomatic clause in the contract. After the first year, the tenant has a notice period of one full calendar month, assuming that the rent is paid per month. The only possibility for the landlord to terminate the contract is if he/she or a direct family member needs to occupy the house. 

- In case of a contract for a definite period (model B), the tenant has a notice period of one calendar month from the beginning of the contract, assuming that the rent is paid per month. The owner cannot terminate the lease during the term of the contract. However, it is possible for the owner to terminate the contract at the end of the rental period.  

- With Model C, the contract cannot be terminated prematurely during the first rental period, unless a diplomatic clause is included. At the end of the first fixed rental period, the tenant can terminate the contract per calendar month. The notice period of the landlord is 3-6 months.

If your contract allows you to end your contract and you take your notice period in mind, you can terminate the rent. Officially this has to be done by registered letter, but nowadays many home owners/managers agree to a termination by email. Therefore, please contact the landlord/administrator to check how best to terminate the rent. Keep in mind that you need to mention the following things: the date on which you send the notice of termination, your current address, the date as per when you want to terminate the rent and your contact details. Always ask for a confirmation of receipt, so you can be sure that your cancellation has been processed.

In general, you are expected to restore the property to its original state. The property must be in good, clean condition when you leave the property. This means, for example:

- You clean the property thoroughly; 

- you fill the holes you made in the walls or ceilings;

- you remove the wall coverings you have applied;

- you paint your painted walls white.

Wondering what to do when you leave your home? Discuss this beforehand with your caretaker/home owner. This way you will not face any surprises during the check-out appointment.

Has the delivery gone well? Then you are entitled to a refund of the deposit. When you cancel your rental, you ask for it back immediately. In some cases, your rental agreements states a term within which the landlord has to refund the deposit. In general you can assume that you will get your deposit back within 2 months. Did you leave your house more than two months ago and haven’t received (the remainder of) your deposit? Then please contact us by phone so we can see how to further help you.