South Dock will be let in phases. For current status and availability, see the appartment locator.

The registration is online in a secure environment and consists of several parts and steps, during the steps there are several checks:

Register
Go to “register” and search for your preferred apartments in the apartment finder. When you have added your preferred apartments to your favorites the registration can be completed.

Online dossier
When the registration form is completed and sent, a personal mail is sent to create a password for the personal online file. In this file personal documents and data are requested. It is also possible to modify the documents or data at a later time.

Note: the registration is only final when the registration form is digitally signed.

Provisional allocation
We will allocate the apartments based on the preferences and data entered. The result of the allocation will be announced via email, which will also include instructions on how to accept the provisional allocation.

Allocation
Based on the income requirement for the apartments (see explanation further on in this FAQ), preferences, availability and completeness of files, the apartments will eventually be allocated to the best matching candidate. Did you not receive a message that you have been assigned? Then you will automatically be put on the reserve list, so you can still have a chance at an apartment!

Final check and final acceptance
After accepting the apartment we start checking your online dossier. We will check your data for authenticity and look at your income situation and payment history.

When your online dossier is fully approved you will receive an email that your dossier has been approved and the rental agreement will be offered for a digital signature.

Delivery and key transfer
After the contract is signed you will be informed about the exact date of key transfer and the further delivery procedure. It is possible that when signing the lease it is not yet clear what the exact delivery date of your apartment is. In this case you will receive, where possible, up to four weeks in advance the definitive date for the key transfer. The expected delivery date is in November.

It goes without saying that we will handle the uploaded documents and your data confidentially. All documents will be deleted after rejection.

No, we do not charge registration or mediation fees.

To qualify for an apartment in South Dock, you must meet at least:

A gross monthly income of at least 3x the monthly rent.

For two-income households, the joint monthly income must be at least 4x the monthly rent.

Independent entrepreneurs must have been registered at the Chamber of Commerce for at least 2 years. In addition, a recent profit or loss account from at least two full financial years must be shown.

Pensioners must have a gross monthly income equal to at least 3x the monthly rent.

You should not have any arrears with a previous landlord or mortgage provider. Based on this, the allocation may be cancelled.

In employment:

Vacation pay, fixed bonus and a fixed 13th month are included in determining gross annual income. Flexible bonuses, profit sharing and compensation for a lease car are not included in the income test.

In retirement:

Your total annual income from your state pension and pension(s). (The most recent annual statements added together).

Equity:

Your equity can be added 10% to your gross annual income. You must prove your equity with us, for example by providing a copy of a bank statement from a Dutch bank account.

Self-employed entrepreneur:

The gross annual income is calculated on the basis of your net operating result.

Note: do you have fixed financial obligations such as mortgage repayments, loans or alimony? These are included in the income calculation.

Identity

Extract from the population register (in case of multiple tenants from both, maximum 3 months old)

A statement from the current landlord / mortgage holder (not older than 3 months).

Copy of ID card/Passport. For this you can use the KopieID app from the Rijksoverheid.

Are you employed?

Employer’s certificate, maximum 3 months old

3 most recent salary slips

3 recent bank statements showing the salary.

Are you self-employed?

As an entrepreneur, you can prove your income with an income statement from the tax authorities over the two most recent years. You can request this form free of charge by calling the “belastingdienst” on 0800 0543 or by logging in to “Mijn Belastingdienst” with your DigiD. Please note: you can only request this document using a DigiD.

Do you not have an income statement? Then an accountant’s or bookkeeper’s declaration with annual accounts is necessary.

Balance sheet, profit and loss account of the last 2 years drawn up by an accountant/bookkeeping firm.

Accountant’s certificate (or income statement from the tax authorities).

An estimate, drawn up by an accountant, of the expected result of the coming financial year.

Recent excerpt from the Chamber of Commerce register (not older than 3 months)

Are you retired/AOW entitled?

Annual statement of AOW and pension if applicable

Income statement from the tax authorities

Three bank statements showing the deposit of AOW and, if applicable, pension.

Do you currently own a house?

Then your income must be sufficient to cover the mortgage and rental costs.

In the case of a owner-occupied home, the following situations are possible and you must upload the following documents:

The house has been sold:

Deliver a (provisional) contract of the sale

Annual statements from the mortgage provider OR a bill of account.

You are keeping the mortgage:

Annual statements from mortgage lender

Three bank statements showing the monthly mortgage payments

You must also take into account that the rental agreement requires you to register at the address of the rented property. Any mortgage interest deduction will lapse as a result.

Do you currently have a rental property?

Recent landlord statement

Divorce

In the event of a divorce it is important that you can substantiate your financial position on the basis of the divorce agreement or mediator’s statement, so that we can determine whether there are sufficient financial resources to bear the rent in relation to the income.

As long as the income standard is not met, it is not possible for students to rent an apartment in this project.

It is not possible to rent with a guarantor.

Click here to download a blank employer statement.

Click here to download a blank landlord, mortgage statement

To combat identity fraud, it is important to provide documents that meet AVG guidelines. This means, among other things, that your BSN and passport photo must not be visible. For this you can use the KopieID app from the Rijksoverheid.

It is possible to rent with a maximum of two people (excluding children). A co-occupant can be added, removed or changed during the rental period. In that case a new rental agreement has to be signed. If you change from a single-person household to a two-person household, this will have consequences for the income requirements, whereby the standard is set at a minimum joint gross monthly income of four times the monthly rent.

The minimum rental period is 1 year, after that the rental agreement will be converted to an indefinite contract and can be terminated per month with a notice period of at least 1 calendar month.

Before the lease can be finalized, a deposit must be paid. This amount will be refunded at the end of the contract, subject to partial or full deduction as described in the General Terms and Conditions which you will receive with the draft rental agreement. The amount of the deposit is 2 times the monthly rent.

Yes, there is an annual rent increase. You will receive an annual notice in the month of June announcing the annual rent increase. In accordance with the lease agreement article 5.2, the annual increase CPI (Consumer Price Index).

South Dock only has free sector apartments which means you are not eligible for rent allowance.

No, the price on the website is the base rent. You have to take care of water and electricity yourself.

Yes, for the common areas used by all residents certain costs are shared. For example, maintenance of the exterior, cleaning of entrances and stairs. These costs are paid from the service costs. You will always receive a separate statement and an annual overview of the service costs. The service costs are €1,- per psqm per month, these are also shown in offer.

The apartments are delivered almost completely ready for use. A number of things are recommended to make the apartment completely ready for use.

What is included in the apartment?
– Sanitary (equipped with a black floor tile and a white wall tile)
– PVC floor (color light brown).
– Wallpaper-ready walls
– Kitchen with Siemens appliances (oven, fridge freezer & dishwasher) and induction hob

What is not included in the apartment?
– Furniture
– Paint & wallpaper for the walls (a layer of paint & wallpaper is recommended)
– Mirror in the bathroom
– Lights
– Curtains & curtain rails

The apartments will be delivered in phases. The apartment locator shows for each apartment when the planned delivery date is.

The images are Artist Impressions. They are intended to give you an impression of what an apartment might look like. It is not necessarily a representation of your chosen apartment. You can see the layout of the apartment on the floor plan. You can find this in the apartment finder. The location of the apartment can be seen on the floor plan.

All floor plans are listed in the apartment finder on this website.

No, this is strictly prohibited. Please note that this can lead to immediate termination of your contract and a high fine, as described in the terms and conditions.

Pets are allowed in South Dock provided they do not cause any inconvenience.

If your preferred apartment becomes unavailable, you will automatically be put on the reserve list. If none of your preferences are available, but you would still like an apartment in South Dock, then you can always change your preferences. Log in to your account and change your preferences. You may then be assigned to an available apartment.

Please note that new apartments may become available every day, so visit the website regularly.

The apartments are currently under construction. For safety reasons it is not possible to visit the apartments at this moment. As soon as a viewing is possible, you will be informed.

For more information about life at NDSM, please visit: https://levenopndsm.nl/