Real estate investigation in Poland

In Poland, we offer the following services. The precise options, research questions and work involved vary by case; we inform you about this in advance. The expected lead time is communicated in advance for each case. More on our approach for each client group: investigations for OCMWs and investigations for housing companies.

• Pre-check: an initial investigation into possible leads for real estate registered in the name of the person concerned in Poland.
• Full in-depth investigation: where, following a pre-check, you require further information and substantiation, with the available property data and official documents.
• Reporting in English: tailored to the assignment and the available information.
• Valuation and translation: if your case requires a valuation or a sworn translation, we discuss the options, conditions and costs in advance.

Source documents from Poland are in Polish. If your case requires a sworn translation, we discuss the options, conditions and costs in advance. The nature and availability of documents vary by case. Depending on the document and its intended use, we assess whether a sworn translation, apostille or other formality is required. For each case, we indicate which documents are available and which additional data we need to assess your research question.

Is an authorisation or power of attorney required for an investigation in Poland?

For certain parts of an investigation in Poland, a power of attorney signed by the person concerned may be required. This depends on the information requested, the official documents needed and the conditions of the competent Polish authority.

A power of attorney gives a designated representative the authority to perform certain acts on behalf of the person concerned, such as requesting and receiving documents. General consent to an investigation is therefore not always sufficient: the power of attorney must match the work for which it is used.

Not every investigation requires a power of attorney. In some cases, information can be obtained without representation of the person concerned, for example where the information is publicly accessible or where another valid legal basis for access exists. Whether that option is available for your case is assessed in advance.

Which documents must you provide?

Bureaubuitenland België discusses in advance which data and documents are required. If a power of attorney is required, we agree which powers it must contain and in what form it must be provided. We also assess whether a translation or additional formalities are required.

Therefore, do not have a power of attorney drawn up, translated or legalised on your own initiative before the requirements for your case have been agreed. In this way, unnecessary costs and delays can be avoided.

What if no power of attorney is available?

In that case, we assess which investigative options remain and what limitations this entails. The absence of a power of attorney does not automatically mean that every investigation is impossible. It may, however, affect the information and official documents that can be obtained. We inform you of this before the work concerned is started.

You receive a report in English with the findings, the available substantiation and any limitations of the investigation. A finding of ownership does not in itself mean that fraud has occurred. In the event of a negative outcome, we explain the scope of the investigation. Assessment and decision-making remain with the commissioning party. You can still contact us with questions about the report after delivery.