{"id":548,"date":"2026-10-25T12:29:25","date_gmt":"2026-10-25T11:29:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/services\/pre-check\/"},"modified":"2026-11-03T23:31:50","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T22:31:50","slug":"pre-check","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/en\/services\/pre-check\/","title":{"rendered":"Pre-check"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><section class=\"bb-hero bb-hero--beeld bb-hero--sub\" id=\"hero\" data-bg=\"primary\"><img class=\"bb-hero__img\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/pre-check.webp\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/pre-check-960.webp 960w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/pre-check-1440.webp 1440w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/pre-check.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"100vw\" alt=\"Land registry map with magnifying glass and pen\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1072\"><div class=\"bb-container bb-hero__inhoud\"><p class=\"bb-kicker\">SERVICES<\/p><h1 class=\"bb-hero__kop\">Pre-check<\/h1><p class=\"bb-hero__tagline\">An initial picture of real estate abroad.<\/p><p class=\"bb-hero__tekst\">A pre-check is an initial investigation into whether there are leads pointing to real estate in the name of the person concerned in the research country. You receive an overview of the findings: whether there are assets in the country concerned and what type of assets they are, without further in-depth investigation.<\/p><div class=\"bb-hero__knoppen\"><a class=\"bb-knop bb-knop--invers\" href=\"\/en\/request-a-pre-check\/\">Request a pre-check<\/a><a class=\"bb-knop bb-knop--tertiair\" href=\"\/en\/how-we-work\/\">See how we work <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/section><nav class=\"bb-breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><div class=\"bb-container\"><ol><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/en\/\">Home<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/en\/services\/\">Services<\/a><\/li><li><span aria-current=\"page\">Pre-check<\/span><\/li><\/ol><\/div><\/nav><section class=\"bb-sectie bb-kolommen\" id=\"inhoud\" data-bg=\"paper\"><div class=\"bb-container\"><div class=\"bb-kolommen__grid\"><div class=\"bb-kolom bb-kolom--hoofd\"><section class=\"bb-sectie bb-sectie--tekst\" id=\"what-the-pre-check-is\" data-bg=\"paper\"><div class=\"bb-container\"><h2>What the pre-check is<\/h2><div class=\"bb-tekst\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>First find out whether further investigation makes sense.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Do you have indications that a person concerned owns real estate abroad, but would you first like to know whether a full investigation makes sense? With a pre-check, we investigate whether real estate is registered in the name of the person concerned in the country under investigation. See also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/en\/knowledge-base\/when-to-start-a-property-investigation\/\">when you may start a property investigation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The lead time is usually 1 to 2 weeks. You know the costs in advance.<\/p>\n<p>The pre-check indicates whether there are assets in the country concerned and what type of assets they are, without further in-depth investigation. A full and detailed picture, with address, land registry data, ownership share and method of acquisition, is provided by the full in-depth investigation.<\/p>\n<p>We carry out the pre-check with local partners who are authorised in the country under investigation. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/en\/countries\/\">in which research countries a pre-check is possible<\/a>. The investigation is carried out in compliance with the GDPR rules, the applicable privacy rules and local legislation. You receive an overview of the findings, with an explanation of what was investigated and which limitations apply.<\/p>\n<p>A pre-check does not automatically lead to a follow-up assignment. Based on the outcome, we discuss with you whether a full in-depth investigation is appropriate. How the pre-check works for your organisation is explained under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/en\/services\/for-public-social-welfare-centres\/\">pre-check for OCMWs<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/en\/services\/for-housing-companies\/\">pre-check for housing companies<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"bb-sectie bb-icoonlijst\" id=\"icoonlijst\" data-bg=\"paper\"><div class=\"bb-container\"><h2>When to use it<\/h2><ul class=\"bb-icoonlijst__lijst bb-grid-2\"><li class=\"bb-icoonlijst__item\"><span class=\"bb-icoon material-symbols-outlined\" aria-hidden=\"true\">search<\/span><div><h3>Concrete suspicion<\/h3><p>Where there are concrete indications that foreign property may be relevant to the case.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li class=\"bb-icoonlijst__item\"><span class=\"bb-icoon material-symbols-outlined\" aria-hidden=\"true\">home_work<\/span><div><h3>Allocation or award<\/h3><p>When allocating a social housing unit or awarding a living wage (leefloon), where the case gives reason to do so.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li class=\"bb-icoonlijst__item\"><span class=\"bb-icoon material-symbols-outlined\" aria-hidden=\"true\">checklist<\/span><div><h3>Periodic review<\/h3><p>During a periodic review of cases in which there is a concrete reason, within the applicable rules and the GDPR.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li class=\"bb-icoonlijst__item\"><span class=\"bb-icoon material-symbols-outlined\" aria-hidden=\"true\">euro<\/span><div><h3>Before a full investigation<\/h3><p>If you first want to assess whether a full in-depth investigation is appropriate.<\/p><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/section><div class=\"bb-tabel-wrap\" id=\"tabel\"><h3>What you receive<\/h3><table class=\"bb-tabel bb-tabel--definitie\"><tbody><tr><th scope=\"row\">Overview<\/th><td>An overview of whether there are indications of real estate in the name of the person concerned in the country under investigation<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Description<\/th><td>Whether there are assets in the country concerned and what type of real estate is involved, without further in-depth investigation<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Explanation and next steps<\/th><td>What was investigated, which limitations apply and which follow-up investigation may be useful. At your request, you receive a separate quotation for a full in-depth investigation<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><div class=\"bb-tabel-wrap\" id=\"tabel\"><h3>Lead time and costs<\/h3><table class=\"bb-tabel bb-tabel--definitie\"><tbody><tr><th scope=\"row\">Lead time<\/th><td>Usually 1 to 2 weeks after receipt of all the required information. The lead time depends on the country under investigation. We keep you informed of progress and any delays<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Costs<\/th><td>You receive a written quotation in advance. We only start after your approval. For a full investigation or a valuation, you receive a separate quotation<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Required data<\/th><td>Full name, date of birth and place of birth of the person concerned, where possible the names of the parents and the presumed country or region<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Submission<\/th><td>Via a secure channel you receive after the intake, never via the website form<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><div class=\"bb-callout bb-callout--let-op\" id=\"callout\"><span class=\"bb-icoon material-symbols-outlined\" aria-hidden=\"true\">warning<\/span><div><h3 class=\"bb-callout__kop\">What the pre-check is not<\/h3><div class=\"bb-callout__tekst\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>An initial picture, not evidence.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The pre-check is not a detailed report and is not intended as evidence in proceedings. Address, land registry and parcel number, ownership share, date of acquisition, method of acquisition and value are only addressed in the full in-depth investigation.<\/p>\n<p>A positive outcome does not in itself establish fraud. A negative outcome means that no real estate was found within the scope of the investigation carried out; this does not rule out every form of property abroad.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"bb-kolom bb-kolom--zij\"><aside class=\"bb-kaart bb-ihk\" id=\"in-het-kort\"><p class=\"bb-kicker\">Overview<\/p><h2 class=\"bb-ihk__kop\">Pre-check in brief<\/h2><dl class=\"bb-ihk__lijst\"><div><dt>Lead time<\/dt><dd>usually 1\u20132 weeks<\/dd><\/div><div><dt>Costs<\/dt><dd>written quotation in advance<\/dd><\/div><div><dt>Result<\/dt><dd>overview of the findings<\/dd><\/div><div><dt>Next step<\/dt><dd>you decide<\/dd><\/div><\/dl><p class=\"bb-ihk__knop\"><a class=\"bb-knop\" href=\"\/en\/request-a-pre-check\/\">Request a pre-check<\/a><\/p><ul class=\"bb-ihk__trust\"><li><span class=\"bb-icoon material-symbols-outlined\" aria-hidden=\"true\">check_circle<\/span><span>Only real estate registered in the person&#039;s name<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"bb-icoon material-symbols-outlined\" aria-hidden=\"true\">check_circle<\/span><span>Processor under a data processing agreement<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/aside><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"bb-sectie bb-sectie--panel bb-faq-sectie\" id=\"faq\" data-bg=\"panel\"><div class=\"bb-container\"><h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2><div class=\"bb-faq\"><div class=\"bb-faq__item\"><h3 class=\"bb-faq__vraag\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"faq-faq-0\" id=\"faq-faq-0-knop\">What does the outcome of a pre-check mean?<span class=\"bb-faq__icoon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"bb-faq__antwoord\" id=\"faq-faq-0\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-faq-0-knop\"><p><strong>A first investigation result that gives direction to your next steps.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A positive pre-check means that there are indications of real estate in the name of the person investigated. A full investigation can then provide clarity about the ownership and the relevant details. A positive outcome does not in itself establish fraud.<\/p>\n<p>A negative pre-check means that no real estate was found within the scope of the investigation carried out. This does not rule out every form of property abroad. If there is reason to do so and an appropriate legal basis, a separate pre-check into the spouse or partner can be carried out. You receive a quotation for this in advance.<\/p>\n<p>With the result, we explain what was investigated, which limitations apply and which follow-up investigation may be useful.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"bb-faq__item\"><h3 class=\"bb-faq__vraag\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-faq-1\" id=\"faq-faq-1-knop\">How long does a pre-check take?<span class=\"bb-faq__icoon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"bb-faq__antwoord\" id=\"faq-faq-1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-faq-1-knop\" hidden><p><strong>You receive an indication of the lead time in advance.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A pre-check usually takes 1 to 2 weeks after receipt of all the required information. If you then opt for a full investigation, it usually takes 2 to 4 weeks after your order confirmation and receipt of the required information and documents.<\/p>\n<p>The lead time depends on the country under investigation, the number of properties and the availability of the documents. We keep you informed of progress and any delays.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"bb-faq__item\"><h3 class=\"bb-faq__vraag\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-faq-2\" id=\"faq-faq-2-knop\">What does a pre-check cost?<span class=\"bb-faq__icoon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"bb-faq__antwoord\" id=\"faq-faq-2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-faq-2-knop\" hidden><p><strong>You know the costs in advance.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The price of a pre-check depends on the country under investigation and the scope of the request. You receive a written quotation in advance, so you know where you stand.<\/p>\n<p>A positive result does not automatically lead to a follow-up assignment. For a full investigation or a valuation, you receive a separate quotation. We only start after your approval.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"bb-sectie bb-kaarten bb-kaarten--dienst\" id=\"kaarten\" data-bg=\"paper\"><div class=\"bb-container\"><p class=\"bb-kicker\">NEXT STEPS<\/p><h2>Related services<\/h2><div class=\"bb-grid-3\"><article class=\"bb-kaart bb-kaart--dienst\"><span class=\"bb-icoon material-symbols-outlined\" aria-hidden=\"true\">description<\/span><h3 class=\"bb-kaart__titel\">Full in-depth investigation<\/h3><p class=\"bb-kaart__tekst\">The full report with land registry data, method of acquisition, co-ownership and sources, usually within 2 to 4 weeks.<\/p><a class=\"bb-knop bb-knop--tertiair\" href=\"\/en\/services\/full-investigation\/\">Read more <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/article><article class=\"bb-kaart bb-kaart--dienst\"><span class=\"bb-icoon material-symbols-outlined\" aria-hidden=\"true\">home_work<\/span><h3 class=\"bb-kaart__titel\">Appraisal on request<\/h3><p class=\"bb-kaart__tekst\">On request, we have the real estate investigated appraised by a local estate agent or appraiser. The substantiated valuation is included in the report, so that your organisation can take it into account when assessing the case.<\/p><a class=\"bb-knop bb-knop--tertiair\" href=\"\/en\/services\/valuation\/\">Read more <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/article><article class=\"bb-kaart bb-kaart--dienst\"><span class=\"bb-icoon material-symbols-outlined\" aria-hidden=\"true\">gavel<\/span><h3 class=\"bb-kaart__titel\">Recovery and seizure<\/h3><p class=\"bb-kaart__tekst\">Seizure and enforcement as a separate procedure, through the competent legal professionals.<\/p><a class=\"bb-knop bb-knop--tertiair\" href=\"\/en\/services\/recovery-and-seizure\/\">Read more <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"bb-sectie bb-cta bb-cta--beeld\" id=\"cta\" data-bg=\"primary\" style=\"--bb-cta-img:url(https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/cta-band.webp)\"><div class=\"bb-container bb-cta__inhoud\"><h2 class=\"bb-cta__kop\">In doubt about property abroad?<\/h2><p class=\"bb-cta__tekst\"><strong>Start with a pre-check.<\/strong>\nDo you have indications that a person concerned owns real estate abroad? With a pre-check, you usually receive an initial picture within 1 to 2 weeks.\nYou receive a written quotation in advance. After the intake, you submit the details of the person concerned via a secure channel, never via the website form.<\/p><p class=\"bb-cta__knop\"><a class=\"bb-knop bb-knop--invers\" href=\"\/en\/request-a-pre-check\/\">Request a pre-check<\/a><\/p><p class=\"bb-cta__contact\"><a href=\"tel:+31851110123\">+31 (0)85 111 01 23<\/a><span aria-hidden=\"true\"> \u00b7 <\/span><a href=\"mailto:info@bureaubuitenland.be\">info@bureaubuitenland.be<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/section><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":144,"parent":547,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-548","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail"],"bb_rendered":"<section class=\"bb-hero bb-hero--beeld bb-hero--sub\" id=\"hero\" data-bg=\"primary\"><img class=\"bb-hero__img\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/pre-check.webp\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/pre-check-960.webp 960w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/pre-check-1440.webp 1440w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/pre-check.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"100vw\" alt=\"Land registry map with magnifying glass and pen\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1072\"><div class=\"bb-container bb-hero__inhoud\"><p class=\"bb-kicker\">SERVICES<\/p><h1 class=\"bb-hero__kop\">Pre-check<\/h1><p class=\"bb-hero__tagline\">An initial picture of real estate abroad.<\/p><p class=\"bb-hero__tekst\">A pre-check is an initial investigation into whether there are leads pointing to real estate in the name of the person concerned in the research country. You receive an overview of the findings: whether there are assets in the country concerned and what type of assets they are, without further in-depth investigation.<\/p><div class=\"bb-hero__knoppen\"><a class=\"bb-knop bb-knop--invers\" href=\"\/en\/request-a-pre-check\/\">Request a pre-check<\/a><a class=\"bb-knop bb-knop--tertiair\" href=\"\/en\/how-we-work\/\">See how we work <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/section><nav class=\"bb-breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><div class=\"bb-container\"><ol><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/en\/\">Home<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/en\/services\/\">Services<\/a><\/li><li><span aria-current=\"page\">Pre-check<\/span><\/li><\/ol><\/div><\/nav><section class=\"bb-sectie bb-kolommen\" id=\"inhoud\" data-bg=\"paper\"><div class=\"bb-container\"><div class=\"bb-kolommen__grid\"><div class=\"bb-kolom bb-kolom--hoofd\"><section class=\"bb-sectie bb-sectie--tekst\" id=\"what-the-pre-check-is\" data-bg=\"paper\"><div class=\"bb-container\"><h2>What the pre-check is<\/h2><div class=\"bb-tekst\"><p><strong>First find out whether further investigation makes sense.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Do you have indications that a person concerned owns real estate abroad, but would you first like to know whether a full investigation makes sense? With a pre-check, we investigate whether real estate is registered in the name of the person concerned in the country under investigation. See also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/en\/knowledge-base\/when-to-start-a-property-investigation\/\">when you may start a property investigation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The lead time is usually 1 to 2 weeks. You know the costs in advance.<\/p>\n<p>The pre-check indicates whether there are assets in the country concerned and what type of assets they are, without further in-depth investigation. A full and detailed picture, with address, land registry data, ownership share and method of acquisition, is provided by the full in-depth investigation.<\/p>\n<p>We carry out the pre-check with local partners who are authorised in the country under investigation. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/en\/countries\/\">in which research countries a pre-check is possible<\/a>. The investigation is carried out in compliance with the GDPR rules, the applicable privacy rules and local legislation. You receive an overview of the findings, with an explanation of what was investigated and which limitations apply.<\/p>\n<p>A pre-check does not automatically lead to a follow-up assignment. Based on the outcome, we discuss with you whether a full in-depth investigation is appropriate. How the pre-check works for your organisation is explained under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/en\/services\/for-public-social-welfare-centres\/\">pre-check for OCMWs<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/en\/services\/for-housing-companies\/\">pre-check for housing companies<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"bb-sectie bb-icoonlijst\" id=\"icoonlijst\" data-bg=\"paper\"><div class=\"bb-container\"><h2>When to use it<\/h2><ul class=\"bb-icoonlijst__lijst bb-grid-2\"><li class=\"bb-icoonlijst__item\"><span class=\"bb-icoon material-symbols-outlined\" aria-hidden=\"true\">search<\/span><div><h3>Concrete suspicion<\/h3><p>Where there are concrete indications that foreign property may be relevant to the case.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li class=\"bb-icoonlijst__item\"><span class=\"bb-icoon material-symbols-outlined\" aria-hidden=\"true\">home_work<\/span><div><h3>Allocation or award<\/h3><p>When allocating a social housing unit or awarding a living wage (leefloon), where the case gives reason to do so.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li class=\"bb-icoonlijst__item\"><span class=\"bb-icoon material-symbols-outlined\" aria-hidden=\"true\">checklist<\/span><div><h3>Periodic review<\/h3><p>During a periodic review of cases in which there is a concrete reason, within the applicable rules and the GDPR.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li class=\"bb-icoonlijst__item\"><span class=\"bb-icoon material-symbols-outlined\" aria-hidden=\"true\">euro<\/span><div><h3>Before a full investigation<\/h3><p>If you first want to assess whether a full in-depth investigation is appropriate.<\/p><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/section><div class=\"bb-tabel-wrap\" id=\"tabel\"><h3>What you receive<\/h3><table class=\"bb-tabel bb-tabel--definitie\"><tbody><tr><th scope=\"row\">Overview<\/th><td>An overview of whether there are indications of real estate in the name of the person concerned in the country under investigation<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Description<\/th><td>Whether there are assets in the country concerned and what type of real estate is involved, without further in-depth investigation<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Explanation and next steps<\/th><td>What was investigated, which limitations apply and which follow-up investigation may be useful. At your request, you receive a separate quotation for a full in-depth investigation<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><div class=\"bb-tabel-wrap\" id=\"tabel\"><h3>Lead time and costs<\/h3><table class=\"bb-tabel bb-tabel--definitie\"><tbody><tr><th scope=\"row\">Lead time<\/th><td>Usually 1 to 2 weeks after receipt of all the required information. The lead time depends on the country under investigation. We keep you informed of progress and any delays<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Costs<\/th><td>You receive a written quotation in advance. We only start after your approval. For a full investigation or a valuation, you receive a separate quotation<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Required data<\/th><td>Full name, date of birth and place of birth of the person concerned, where possible the names of the parents and the presumed country or region<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Submission<\/th><td>Via a secure channel you receive after the intake, never via the website form<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><div class=\"bb-callout bb-callout--let-op\" id=\"callout\"><span class=\"bb-icoon material-symbols-outlined\" aria-hidden=\"true\">warning<\/span><div><h3 class=\"bb-callout__kop\">What the pre-check is not<\/h3><div class=\"bb-callout__tekst\"><p><strong>An initial picture, not evidence.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The pre-check is not a detailed report and is not intended as evidence in proceedings. Address, land registry and parcel number, ownership share, date of acquisition, method of acquisition and value are only addressed in the full in-depth investigation.<\/p>\n<p>A positive outcome does not in itself establish fraud. A negative outcome means that no real estate was found within the scope of the investigation carried out; this does not rule out every form of property abroad.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"bb-kolom bb-kolom--zij\"><aside class=\"bb-kaart bb-ihk\" id=\"in-het-kort\"><p class=\"bb-kicker\">Overview<\/p><h2 class=\"bb-ihk__kop\">Pre-check in brief<\/h2><dl class=\"bb-ihk__lijst\"><div><dt>Lead time<\/dt><dd>usually 1\u20132 weeks<\/dd><\/div><div><dt>Costs<\/dt><dd>written quotation in advance<\/dd><\/div><div><dt>Result<\/dt><dd>overview of the findings<\/dd><\/div><div><dt>Next step<\/dt><dd>you decide<\/dd><\/div><\/dl><p class=\"bb-ihk__knop\"><a class=\"bb-knop\" href=\"\/en\/request-a-pre-check\/\">Request a pre-check<\/a><\/p><ul class=\"bb-ihk__trust\"><li><span class=\"bb-icoon material-symbols-outlined\" aria-hidden=\"true\">check_circle<\/span><span>Only real estate registered in the person&#039;s name<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"bb-icoon material-symbols-outlined\" aria-hidden=\"true\">check_circle<\/span><span>Processor under a data processing agreement<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/aside><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"bb-sectie bb-sectie--panel bb-faq-sectie\" id=\"faq\" data-bg=\"panel\"><div class=\"bb-container\"><h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2><div class=\"bb-faq\"><div class=\"bb-faq__item\"><h3 class=\"bb-faq__vraag\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"faq-faq-0\" id=\"faq-faq-0-knop\">What does the outcome of a pre-check mean?<span class=\"bb-faq__icoon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"bb-faq__antwoord\" id=\"faq-faq-0\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-faq-0-knop\"><p><strong>A first investigation result that gives direction to your next steps.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A positive pre-check means that there are indications of real estate in the name of the person investigated. A full investigation can then provide clarity about the ownership and the relevant details. A positive outcome does not in itself establish fraud.<\/p>\n<p>A negative pre-check means that no real estate was found within the scope of the investigation carried out. This does not rule out every form of property abroad. If there is reason to do so and an appropriate legal basis, a separate pre-check into the spouse or partner can be carried out. You receive a quotation for this in advance.<\/p>\n<p>With the result, we explain what was investigated, which limitations apply and which follow-up investigation may be useful.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"bb-faq__item\"><h3 class=\"bb-faq__vraag\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-faq-1\" id=\"faq-faq-1-knop\">How long does a pre-check take?<span class=\"bb-faq__icoon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"bb-faq__antwoord\" id=\"faq-faq-1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-faq-1-knop\" hidden><p><strong>You receive an indication of the lead time in advance.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A pre-check usually takes 1 to 2 weeks after receipt of all the required information. If you then opt for a full investigation, it usually takes 2 to 4 weeks after your order confirmation and receipt of the required information and documents.<\/p>\n<p>The lead time depends on the country under investigation, the number of properties and the availability of the documents. We keep you informed of progress and any delays.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"bb-faq__item\"><h3 class=\"bb-faq__vraag\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-faq-2\" id=\"faq-faq-2-knop\">What does a pre-check cost?<span class=\"bb-faq__icoon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"bb-faq__antwoord\" id=\"faq-faq-2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-faq-2-knop\" hidden><p><strong>You know the costs in advance.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The price of a pre-check depends on the country under investigation and the scope of the request. You receive a written quotation in advance, so you know where you stand.<\/p>\n<p>A positive result does not automatically lead to a follow-up assignment. For a full investigation or a valuation, you receive a separate quotation. We only start after your approval.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"bb-sectie bb-kaarten bb-kaarten--dienst\" id=\"kaarten\" data-bg=\"paper\"><div class=\"bb-container\"><p class=\"bb-kicker\">NEXT STEPS<\/p><h2>Related services<\/h2><div class=\"bb-grid-3\"><article class=\"bb-kaart bb-kaart--dienst\"><span class=\"bb-icoon material-symbols-outlined\" aria-hidden=\"true\">description<\/span><h3 class=\"bb-kaart__titel\">Full in-depth investigation<\/h3><p class=\"bb-kaart__tekst\">The full report with land registry data, method of acquisition, co-ownership and sources, usually within 2 to 4 weeks.<\/p><a class=\"bb-knop bb-knop--tertiair\" href=\"\/en\/services\/full-investigation\/\">Read more <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/article><article class=\"bb-kaart bb-kaart--dienst\"><span class=\"bb-icoon material-symbols-outlined\" aria-hidden=\"true\">home_work<\/span><h3 class=\"bb-kaart__titel\">Appraisal on request<\/h3><p class=\"bb-kaart__tekst\">On request, we have the real estate investigated appraised by a local estate agent or appraiser. The substantiated valuation is included in the report, so that your organisation can take it into account when assessing the case.<\/p><a class=\"bb-knop bb-knop--tertiair\" href=\"\/en\/services\/valuation\/\">Read more <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/article><article class=\"bb-kaart bb-kaart--dienst\"><span class=\"bb-icoon material-symbols-outlined\" aria-hidden=\"true\">gavel<\/span><h3 class=\"bb-kaart__titel\">Recovery and seizure<\/h3><p class=\"bb-kaart__tekst\">Seizure and enforcement as a separate procedure, through the competent legal professionals.<\/p><a class=\"bb-knop bb-knop--tertiair\" href=\"\/en\/services\/recovery-and-seizure\/\">Read more <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"bb-sectie bb-cta bb-cta--beeld\" id=\"cta\" data-bg=\"primary\" style=\"--bb-cta-img:url(https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/cta-band.webp)\"><div class=\"bb-container bb-cta__inhoud\"><h2 class=\"bb-cta__kop\">In doubt about property abroad?<\/h2><p class=\"bb-cta__tekst\"><strong>Start with a pre-check.<\/strong><br><br>Do you have indications that a person concerned owns real estate abroad? With a pre-check, you usually receive an initial picture within 1 to 2 weeks.<br><br>You receive a written quotation in advance. After the intake, you submit the details of the person concerned via a secure channel, never via the website form.<\/p><p class=\"bb-cta__knop\"><a class=\"bb-knop bb-knop--invers\" href=\"\/en\/request-a-pre-check\/\">Request a pre-check<\/a><\/p><p class=\"bb-cta__contact\"><a href=\"tel:+31851110123\">+31 (0)85 111 01 23<\/a><span aria-hidden=\"true\"> \u00b7 <\/span><a href=\"mailto:info@bureaubuitenland.be\">info@bureaubuitenland.be<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/section>\n","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/548","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=548"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/548\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2874,"href":"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/548\/revisions\/2874"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/547"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/144"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=548"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}