Everything a landlord needs to know about rent increases as of July 2025: what rent increase can I apply?

This year, rent increases are more complex than ever, mainly due to the introduction of the Affordable Rent Act. Landlords can no longer simply apply a fixed percentage increase; there are now new rules to consider. We understand that it can be unclear what rent increase you can apply to your property(ies). Therefore, we would like to explain what this means for you.

To determine what rent increase you can apply, it's important to first know which sector your property falls into: the private sector, middle rent, or social rent.

1. Private Sector: Maximum 4.1% increase

In the private sector, the rent can be increased by a maximum of 4.1% starting July 2025. This applies to properties where the rent at the start was above the applicable liberalization threshold.

Overview of the liberalization thresholds from 1989 to 2025:

• 1989-2015: See: https://open.overheid.nl/documenten/e80a42e9-f1c7-444e-86b9-11bf1a106300/file
• 2015-2018: €710.68
• 2019: €720.42
• 2020: €737.14
• 2021: €752.33
• 2022: €763.47
• 2023: €808.06
• 2024: €879.66 (144 points or more)
• July 2024: €1,157.95 (187 points or more)
• January 2025: €1,184.82 (187 points or more)

To prove that your property is in the private sector, you'll need the point count from the start of the rental agreement.

Note: If a private sector rent was applied at the start, but the property is actually social housing, you are required to lower the rent to the maximum allowed under the current point system by July 1, 2025. Alternatively, you might be able to implement energy-saving measures to improve the energy label and potentially increase the rent.

Make sure to verify if the energy label is valid for the point count. A "simplified energy label" that you applied for yourself does not meet the requirements. A certified energy label advisor must have visited the property.

2. Middle Rent: Maximum 7.7% increase

If the rental agreement started on July 1, 2024, and the rent is between €879.66 and €1,157.95 (in 2024) or between €900.07 and €1,184.82 (in 2025), your property falls under middle rent. Starting July 1, 2025, the rent may be increased by a maximum of 7.7%.

You will need the point count for the current period to ensure that the rent after the increase does not exceed the maximum allowed rent from the point count.

Note: If the rent exceeds this threshold, you can only increase the rent up to the maximum allowed rent according to the current point count.

3. Social Rent: Maximum 5% increase

If the rent at the start was below the applicable liberalization threshold (see above), the rent can be increased by a maximum of 5%.

You will need the point count for the current period to ensure that the rent after the increase does not exceed the maximum allowed rent from the point count.

Note: If the rent exceeds this threshold, you can only increase the rent up to the maximum allowed rent according to the current point count.

123Vastgoedbeheer

We fully support our property management clients in this process, so you can be sure everything is done according to the rules, and you, as a landlord, won't risk high fines.

If you are not managed by 123Vastgoedbeheer, please contact your local office to discuss the possibilities. We are here to help!