Letting a property in Leiden

Leiden is a historic city with a lot to offer. It is home to the oldest university in the Netherlands, making it a vibrant student city. Leiden is also a popular place to live among young professionals and families. If you are considering letting out a property in Leiden, there are a number of things to take into account.

Letting permit for properties in Leiden

In Leiden, a letting permit is required to rent out rooms and properties to three or more persons. You can apply for this permit through the municipality of Leiden. The license is intended to safeguard the quality of life and safety in the city as well as to combat illegal practices.

Rent price for the property

The rent price for properties in Leiden varies greatly, depending on the location, size and condition of the property. It is important to set a realistic rent price that matches both the market value and standard of the property. A letting agent can help you by conducting a market analysis and advising you on the rent price.

Target audience

Leiden is a diverse city with different target audiences. Students are often looking for affordable rooms and small studios, while families and young professionals want more space and comfort. It is important to know your target audience and adjust your property accordingly.

Maintenance and repairs

As landlord, you are responsible for the maintenance and repairs of the property. It is important to carry out regular maintenance to maintain the value of the property and keep the tenant satisfied.

Letting a property in Leiden can be complex and takes a lot of time and energy. As a letting agent, we help you by finding suitable tenants, drawing up a solid tenancy agreement and taking care of the management of the property. If you want to let a property in Leiden, it is important to be well informed about the regulations and the market.

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Geschreven door:

Shannon Metzelaar | s.metzelaar@interhouse.nl

Shannon is sinds 2017 verbonden aan Interhouse verhuurmakelaars Sassenheim in de binnendienst. Zij is één van de gezichten van het kantoor en is verantwoordelijk voor het directe klantencontact, woningpresentaties, agendabeheer en Social Media. Daarnaast ondersteunt zij de verhuurmakelaars door het uitvoeren van screenings en het opstellen van overeenkomsten. Ook biedt zij ondersteuning aan het hoofdkantoor door mee te denken over het (door)ontwikkelen van de dienstverlening en voert zij doorgaans de vertaalwerkzaamheden uit. Dit doet zij met veel plezier. Haar enthousiasme en betrokkenheid in combinatie met haar jarenlange ervaring maken haar een prettig aanspreekpunt voor (juridische) vraagstukken over huur en verhuur. Met haar Britse achtergrond staat zij mensen uit alle hoeken van de wereld vriendelijk en professioneel te woord.

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