Making Meerdervoort Real Estate More Sustainable: 200 Homes Future-Proof

The Challenge: From Regulation to Return on Investment

Vastgoed Meerdervoort faced the challenge of preparing an extensive portfolio of 200 homes for changing legislation in the rental sector. With the introduction of the Affordable Rent Act and stricter energy performance requirements, there was a need for an integrated approach that would guarantee both the rental value (WWS) and the sustainability of the homes.

Our Comprehensive Approach

Renewable Partners used a "total scan" method for this project, identifying four crucial elements for each home during a single visit.

1. Accurate WWS scoring

Due to the upcoming regulation of mid-range rents, the WWS score (Housing Valuation System) is more important than ever. We have inventoried all the factors that determine the score for each property.

Focus: Surface area, sanitary facilities, kitchen facilities, and energy performance.
Objective: To maximize the legal rent within the applicable frameworks.

2. Energy labeling (EPA-W)

Each home has an up-to-date energy label in accordance with the NTA 8800 standard.

Result: A reliable record of current energy performance, which directly influences the WWS score (up to tens of points difference between a low and high label).

3. NEN 2580 / BBMI Floor plans

To ensure rentability and substantiate the WWS points, we have created digital floor plans for all 200 homes.

Standard: In accordance with the Industry-wide Measurement Instruction (BBMI) and NEN 2580.
Advantage: Transparency towards tenants and a complete file for the points system.

4. Customized Sustainability Advice

In addition to the baseline measurement, we have drawn up a strategic improvement plan for the entire portfolio.

Advice: For each type of home, it has been determined which measures (such as insulation, HR++ glass, or heat pumps) will achieve the most efficient label upgrade.
Impact: Increased living comfort for tenants and value creation for investors.

The Results: A Future-Proof Portfolio

Thanks to this large-scale operation, Vastgoed Meerdervoort now has a fully digitized file of its properties.

Optimal Rental Valuation: By linking energy improvements to the WWS points, the rental potential of the portfolio has been optimized.
Investment certainty: The customer knows exactly what investments are needed per home to meet the 2030 standards.
Operational Efficiency: By combining all measurements and labels into a single process, disruption to tenants is minimized and costs per unit are significantly reduced.

Conclusion

The Vastgoed Meerdervoort project proves that large-scale sustainability and commercial real estate management go hand in hand. Renewable Partners acts as the link between technical data and strategic returns.

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