Package 4: Self-service (Choose the Services You Need)

Last updated: October 2026 · By Erdal Aydın, founder of Amsterdam Property Renting

Want to rent out your home yourself, but get professional help with some steps? With self-service you choose only the services you need. You keep control and get support where mistakes are most expensive: the rent, the contract and the tenant.

Services you can choose

Where landlords most often ask for help

Doing it yourself is possible, but three steps cause most problems later:

• The rent. Homes with 144 to 186 points fall under the mid-rent rules, with a maximum rent of €1,228.07 in 2026. A rent that is too high can be lowered by the Huurcommissie, even after the tenant has moved in.
• The contract. Since 1 July 2024 most new contracts must be open-ended. With the wrong contract type, you may not be able to end the tenancy on the date you planned.
• The tenant. Checking income, employer and references takes time and experience, and the selection must be fair and non-discriminatory.

Not sure what you can do yourself? Start with the free rent check. We tell you honestly where you need us and where you do not.

Self-service: frequently asked questions

Is the rent check really free?

Yes. The rent check is free and without obligation, whether or not you use our other services.

Can I combine self-service with management later?

Yes. You can switch to financial or full management at any time.

Can I only order a rental contract?

Yes. Many landlords who found a tenant themselves ask us only for the contract and the check-in report.