{"id":584,"date":"2026-10-25T13:43:42","date_gmt":"2026-10-25T12:43:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/home\/"},"modified":"2026-11-03T13:14:00","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T12:14:00","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/en\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><section class=\"bb-hero bb-hero--beeld bb-hero--home\" id=\"hero\" data-bg=\"primary\"><img class=\"bb-hero__img\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/home-v2-globe.webp\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/home-v2-globe-960.webp 960w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/home-v2-globe-1440.webp 1440w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/home-v2-globe.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"100vw\" alt=\"Glowing network globe on dark blue, investigation into real estate abroad\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1072\"><div class=\"bb-container bb-hero__inhoud\"><p class=\"bb-kicker\">For housing companies, OCMWs and municipalities<\/p><h1 class=\"bb-hero__kop\">Real estate abroad? We bring it into view.<\/h1><p class=\"bb-hero__tekst\">Investigations into real estate in 45 countries. Clear reports in English. A substantiated basis for your case.<\/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\/contact\/\">Discuss your case <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"bb-sectie bb-feiten bb-feiten--iconen\" id=\"feiten\" data-bg=\"paper\"><div class=\"bb-container\"><ul class=\"bb-feiten__lijst bb-grid-4\"><li class=\"bb-feit\"><span class=\"material-symbols-outlined bb-feit__icoon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">public<\/span><span class=\"bb-feit__cijfer\">45 countries<\/span><span class=\"bb-feit__label\">international reach, within and outside Europe<\/span><\/li><li class=\"bb-feit\"><span class=\"material-symbols-outlined bb-feit__icoon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">groups<\/span><span class=\"bb-feit__cijfer\">Local expertise<\/span><span class=\"bb-feit__label\">cooperation with local investigators and experts<\/span><\/li><li class=\"bb-feit\"><span class=\"material-symbols-outlined bb-feit__icoon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">receipt_long<\/span><span class=\"bb-feit__cijfer\">Clear costs<\/span><span class=\"bb-feit__label\">clear agreements in advance on the assignment and the rate<\/span><\/li><li class=\"bb-feit\"><span class=\"material-symbols-outlined bb-feit__icoon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">schedule<\/span><span class=\"bb-feit__cijfer\">Quick response<\/span><span class=\"bb-feit__label\">we respond promptly to your request and work in accordance with the GDPR<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/section><section class=\"bb-sectie bb-sectie--panel bb-kaarten bb-kaarten--dienst\" id=\"kaarten\" data-bg=\"panel\"><div class=\"bb-container\"><p class=\"bb-kicker\">SERVICES<\/p><h2>Clarity about assets abroad<\/h2><div class=\"bb-grid-2\"><article class=\"bb-kaart bb-kaart--dienst\"><span class=\"bb-icoon material-symbols-outlined\" aria-hidden=\"true\">search<\/span><h3 class=\"bb-kaart__titel\">Pre-check<\/h3><p class=\"bb-kaart__tekst\">An initial investigation into the presence of real estate registered in the name of the person concerned. Lead time usually 1 to 2 weeks.<\/p><a class=\"bb-knop bb-knop--tertiair\" href=\"\/en\/services\/pre-check\/\">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\">description<\/span><h3 class=\"bb-kaart__titel\">Full in-depth investigation<\/h3><p class=\"bb-kaart__tekst\">A thorough investigation into the real estate found, with relevant documents and a clear report in English. Lead time usually 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><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"bb-sectie bb-sectie--tekst\" id=\"are-there-indications-of-assets-abroad\" data-bg=\"paper\"><div class=\"bb-container\"><h2>Are there indications of assets abroad?<\/h2><div class=\"bb-tekst\"><\/p>\n<p>Bureaubuitenland Belgi\u00eb investigates the ownership situation and, where possible, the date of acquisition and the value. The lead time may vary by country and case. We discuss valuation and (sworn) translation in advance, if your case requires it.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"bb-sectie bb-sectie--panel bb-kaarten bb-kaarten--doelgroep\" id=\"kaarten\" data-bg=\"panel\"><div class=\"bb-container\"><p class=\"bb-kicker\">TYPES OF INVESTIGATION<\/p><h2>Who we carry out investigations for<\/h2><div class=\"bb-grid-3\"><article class=\"bb-kaart bb-kaart--doelgroep\"><span class=\"bb-icoon material-symbols-outlined\" aria-hidden=\"true\">account_balance<\/span><h3 class=\"bb-kaart__titel\">OCMWs<\/h3><p class=\"bb-kaart__tekst\">We support OCMWs in tracing and investigating real estate abroad. Our investigation reports provide reliable, documented information to support the assessment of cases and the taking of appropriate decisions.<\/p><a class=\"bb-knop bb-knop--tertiair\" href=\"\/en\/services\/for-public-social-welfare-centres\/\">Services for OCMWs <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/article><article class=\"bb-kaart bb-kaart--doelgroep\"><span class=\"bb-icoon material-symbols-outlined\" aria-hidden=\"true\">apartment<\/span><h3 class=\"bb-kaart__titel\">Housing companies<\/h3><p class=\"bb-kaart__tekst\">We investigate whether prospective tenants and social tenants own real estate abroad. Our substantiated reports help your housing company to carefully assess compliance with the property ownership conditions for social housing.<\/p><a class=\"bb-knop bb-knop--tertiair\" href=\"\/en\/services\/for-housing-companies\/\">Services for housing companies <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/article><article class=\"bb-kaart bb-kaart--doelgroep\"><span class=\"bb-icoon material-symbols-outlined\" aria-hidden=\"true\">public<\/span><h3 class=\"bb-kaart__titel\">Municipalities and social inspection services<\/h3><p class=\"bb-kaart__tekst\">We trace real estate abroad and investigate who the owner is. With substantiated reports we support your case in financial investigations, bankruptcies, legal proceedings and other matters in which property abroad plays a role.<\/p><a class=\"bb-knop bb-knop--tertiair\" href=\"\/en\/for-whom\/\">All target groups <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"bb-sectie bb-tijdlijn bb-tijdlijn--h\" id=\"werkwijze\" data-bg=\"paper\"><div class=\"bb-container\"><p class=\"bb-kicker\">HOW WE WORK<\/p><h2>From research question to substantiated insight<\/h2><ol class=\"bb-tijdlijn__lijst bb-grid-3\"><li class=\"bb-stap bb-kaart\"><span class=\"bb-stap__nr\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1<\/span><div class=\"bb-stap__inhoud\"><div class=\"bb-stap__kop\"><h3>Discuss your case<\/h3><\/div><p>We assess your research request and look at which information is needed and available. You get clarity in advance about the investigation options, the approach, the expected lead time and the costs.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li class=\"bb-stap bb-kaart\"><span class=\"bb-stap__nr\" aria-hidden=\"true\">2<\/span><div class=\"bb-stap__inhoud\"><div class=\"bb-stap__kop\"><h3>We carry out the investigation<\/h3><\/div><p>We coordinate the investigation with our local partners. They check whether real estate are registered in the name of the person concerned, in compliance with the GDPR rules and the applicable local legislation.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li class=\"bb-stap bb-kaart\"><span class=\"bb-stap__nr\" aria-hidden=\"true\">3<\/span><div class=\"bb-stap__inhoud\"><div class=\"bb-stap__kop\"><h3>You receive the investigation results<\/h3><\/div><p>You receive a carefully prepared report with the investigation findings, the available supporting documents and an explanation. This gives your organisation a substantiated basis for assessing the case and justifying its decision.<\/p><\/div><\/li><\/ol><p class=\"bb-tijdlijn__knop\"><a class=\"bb-knop bb-knop--tertiair\" href=\"\/en\/how-we-work\/\">Read how we work <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/section><section class=\"bb-sectie bb-sectie--panel bb-landen\" id=\"landen\" data-bg=\"panel\"><div class=\"bb-container\"><p class=\"bb-kicker\">RESEARCH COUNTRIES<\/p><h2>Local experts in 45 countries<\/h2><p class=\"bb-intro\">For the countries below you will find a dedicated country page with practical information and points of attention for your case. The investigation options and required documents differ per country and per case. Is the country your question concerns not listed? Feel free to contact us. We will look at what is possible within the local laws and regulations and whether we can have the investigation carried out for you.<\/p><div class=\"bb-slider bb-landen__slider\" data-kolommen=\"4\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"bb-slider__knop bb-slider__knop--vorige\" aria-label=\"Previous\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8592;<\/span><\/button><ul class=\"bb-landen__raster bb-slider__spoor\" id=\"landen-raster\" role=\"list\"><li class=\"bb-land bb-land--pagina bb-land--beeld\" data-naam=\"albania\"><a class=\"bb-land__beeld\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/albania\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/land-albanie-768x429.webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"bb-land__kop\"><span class=\"bb-land__vlaggen\"><img class=\"bb-land__vlag\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/vlaggen\/al.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"30\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><span class=\"bb-land__naam\">Albania<\/span><\/span><\/a><div class=\"bb-land__voet\"><a class=\"bb-knop\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/albania\/\">View country information<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"bb-land bb-land--pagina bb-land--beeld\" data-naam=\"algeria\"><a class=\"bb-land__beeld\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/algeria\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/land-algerije-768x429.webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"bb-land__kop\"><span class=\"bb-land__vlaggen\"><img class=\"bb-land__vlag\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/vlaggen\/dz.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"30\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><span class=\"bb-land__naam\">Algeria<\/span><\/span><\/a><div class=\"bb-land__voet\"><a class=\"bb-knop\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/algeria\/\">View country information<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"bb-land bb-land--pagina bb-land--beeld\" data-naam=\"aruba\"><a class=\"bb-land__beeld\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/aruba\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/land-aruba-768x429.webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"bb-land__kop\"><span class=\"bb-land__vlaggen\"><img class=\"bb-land__vlag\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/vlaggen\/aw.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"30\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><span class=\"bb-land__naam\">Aruba<\/span><\/span><\/a><div class=\"bb-land__voet\"><a class=\"bb-knop\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/aruba\/\">View country information<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"bb-land bb-land--pagina bb-land--beeld\" data-naam=\"bosnia and herzegovina\"><a class=\"bb-land__beeld\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/bosnia-and-herzegovina\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/land-bosnie-768x429.webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"bb-land__kop\"><span class=\"bb-land__vlaggen\"><img class=\"bb-land__vlag\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/vlaggen\/ba.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"30\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><span class=\"bb-land__naam\">Bosnia and Herzegovina<\/span><\/span><\/a><div class=\"bb-land__voet\"><a class=\"bb-knop\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/bosnia-and-herzegovina\/\">View country information<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"bb-land bb-land--pagina bb-land--beeld\" data-naam=\"bulgaria\"><a class=\"bb-land__beeld\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/bulgaria\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/land-bulgarije-768x429.webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"bb-land__kop\"><span class=\"bb-land__vlaggen\"><img class=\"bb-land__vlag\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/vlaggen\/bg.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"30\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><span class=\"bb-land__naam\">Bulgaria<\/span><\/span><\/a><div class=\"bb-land__voet\"><a class=\"bb-knop\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/bulgaria\/\">View country information<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"bb-land bb-land--pagina bb-land--beeld\" data-naam=\"curacao\"><a class=\"bb-land__beeld\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/curacao\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/land-curacao-768x429.webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"bb-land__kop\"><span class=\"bb-land__vlaggen\"><img class=\"bb-land__vlag\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/vlaggen\/cw.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"30\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><span class=\"bb-land__naam\">Cura\u00e7ao<\/span><\/span><\/a><div class=\"bb-land__voet\"><a class=\"bb-knop\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/curacao\/\">View country information<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"bb-land bb-land--pagina bb-land--beeld\" data-naam=\"egypt\"><a class=\"bb-land__beeld\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/egypt\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/land-egypte-768x429.webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"bb-land__kop\"><span class=\"bb-land__vlaggen\"><img class=\"bb-land__vlag\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/vlaggen\/eg.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"30\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><span class=\"bb-land__naam\">Egypt<\/span><\/span><\/a><div class=\"bb-land__voet\"><a class=\"bb-knop\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/egypt\/\">View country information<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"bb-land bb-land--pagina bb-land--beeld\" data-naam=\"greece\"><a class=\"bb-land__beeld\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/greece\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/land-griekenland-768x429.webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"bb-land__kop\"><span class=\"bb-land__vlaggen\"><img class=\"bb-land__vlag\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/vlaggen\/gr.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"30\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><span class=\"bb-land__naam\">Greece<\/span><\/span><\/a><div class=\"bb-land__voet\"><a class=\"bb-knop\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/greece\/\">View country information<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"bb-land bb-land--pagina bb-land--beeld\" data-naam=\"italy\"><a class=\"bb-land__beeld\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/italy\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/land-italie-768x429.webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"bb-land__kop\"><span class=\"bb-land__vlaggen\"><img class=\"bb-land__vlag\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/vlaggen\/it.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"30\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><span class=\"bb-land__naam\">Italy<\/span><\/span><\/a><div class=\"bb-land__voet\"><a class=\"bb-knop\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/italy\/\">View country information<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"bb-land bb-land--pagina bb-land--beeld\" data-naam=\"kosovo\"><a class=\"bb-land__beeld\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/kosovo\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/land-kosovo-768x429.webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"bb-land__kop\"><span class=\"bb-land__vlaggen\"><img class=\"bb-land__vlag\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/vlaggen\/xk.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"30\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><span class=\"bb-land__naam\">Kosovo<\/span><\/span><\/a><div class=\"bb-land__voet\"><a class=\"bb-knop\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/kosovo\/\">View country information<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"bb-land bb-land--pagina bb-land--beeld\" data-naam=\"morocco\"><a class=\"bb-land__beeld\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/morocco\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/land-marokko-768x429.webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"bb-land__kop\"><span class=\"bb-land__vlaggen\"><img class=\"bb-land__vlag\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/vlaggen\/ma.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"30\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><span class=\"bb-land__naam\">Morocco<\/span><\/span><\/a><div class=\"bb-land__voet\"><a class=\"bb-knop\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/morocco\/\">View country information<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"bb-land bb-land--pagina bb-land--beeld\" data-naam=\"north macedonia\"><a class=\"bb-land__beeld\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/north-macedonia\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/land-noord-macedonie-768x429.webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"bb-land__kop\"><span class=\"bb-land__vlaggen\"><img class=\"bb-land__vlag\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/vlaggen\/mk.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"30\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><span class=\"bb-land__naam\">North Macedonia<\/span><\/span><\/a><div class=\"bb-land__voet\"><a class=\"bb-knop\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/north-macedonia\/\">View country information<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"bb-land bb-land--pagina bb-land--beeld\" data-naam=\"poland\"><a class=\"bb-land__beeld\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/poland\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/land-polen-768x429.webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"bb-land__kop\"><span class=\"bb-land__vlaggen\"><img class=\"bb-land__vlag\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/vlaggen\/pl.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"30\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><span class=\"bb-land__naam\">Poland<\/span><\/span><\/a><div class=\"bb-land__voet\"><a class=\"bb-knop\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/poland\/\">View country information<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"bb-land bb-land--pagina bb-land--beeld\" data-naam=\"portugal\"><a class=\"bb-land__beeld\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/portugal\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/land-portugal-768x429.webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"bb-land__kop\"><span class=\"bb-land__vlaggen\"><img class=\"bb-land__vlag\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/vlaggen\/pt.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"30\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><span class=\"bb-land__naam\">Portugal<\/span><\/span><\/a><div class=\"bb-land__voet\"><a class=\"bb-knop\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/portugal\/\">View country information<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"bb-land bb-land--pagina bb-land--beeld\" data-naam=\"romania\"><a class=\"bb-land__beeld\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/romania\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/land-roemenie-768x429.webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"bb-land__kop\"><span class=\"bb-land__vlaggen\"><img class=\"bb-land__vlag\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/vlaggen\/ro.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"30\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><span class=\"bb-land__naam\">Romania<\/span><\/span><\/a><div class=\"bb-land__voet\"><a class=\"bb-knop\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/romania\/\">View country information<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"bb-land bb-land--pagina bb-land--beeld\" data-naam=\"serbia\"><a class=\"bb-land__beeld\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/serbia\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/land-servie-768x429.webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"bb-land__kop\"><span class=\"bb-land__vlaggen\"><img class=\"bb-land__vlag\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/vlaggen\/rs.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"30\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><span class=\"bb-land__naam\">Serbia<\/span><\/span><\/a><div class=\"bb-land__voet\"><a class=\"bb-knop\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/serbia\/\">View country information<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"bb-land bb-land--pagina bb-land--beeld\" data-naam=\"spain\"><a class=\"bb-land__beeld\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/spain\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/land-spanje-768x429.webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"bb-land__kop\"><span class=\"bb-land__vlaggen\"><img class=\"bb-land__vlag\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/vlaggen\/es.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"30\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><span class=\"bb-land__naam\">Spain<\/span><\/span><\/a><div class=\"bb-land__voet\"><a class=\"bb-knop\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/spain\/\">View country information<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"bb-land bb-land--pagina bb-land--beeld\" data-naam=\"suriname\"><a class=\"bb-land__beeld\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/suriname\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/land-suriname-768x429.webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"bb-land__kop\"><span class=\"bb-land__vlaggen\"><img class=\"bb-land__vlag\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/vlaggen\/sr.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"30\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><span class=\"bb-land__naam\">Suriname<\/span><\/span><\/a><div class=\"bb-land__voet\"><a class=\"bb-knop\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/suriname\/\">View country information<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"bb-land bb-land--pagina bb-land--beeld\" data-naam=\"tunisia\"><a class=\"bb-land__beeld\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/tunisia\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/land-tunesie-768x429.webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"bb-land__kop\"><span class=\"bb-land__vlaggen\"><img class=\"bb-land__vlag\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/vlaggen\/tn.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"30\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><span class=\"bb-land__naam\">Tunisia<\/span><\/span><\/a><div class=\"bb-land__voet\"><a class=\"bb-knop\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/tunisia\/\">View country information<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"bb-land bb-land--pagina bb-land--beeld\" data-naam=\"turkiye (turkey)\"><a class=\"bb-land__beeld\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/turkiye\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/land-turkije-768x429.webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"bb-land__kop\"><span class=\"bb-land__vlaggen\"><img class=\"bb-land__vlag\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/vlaggen\/tr.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"30\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><span class=\"bb-land__naam\">T\u00fcrkiye (Turkey)<\/span><\/span><\/a><div class=\"bb-land__voet\"><a class=\"bb-knop\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/turkiye\/\">View country information<\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><button type=\"button\" class=\"bb-slider__knop bb-slider__knop--volgende\" aria-label=\"Next\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8594;<\/span><\/button><\/div><p class=\"bb-landen__geen\" hidden>No country found. Ask about the possibilities below.<\/p><\/div><\/section><section class=\"bb-sectie bb-sectie--panel bb-icoonlijst\" id=\"icoonlijst\" data-bg=\"panel\"><div class=\"bb-container\"><p class=\"bb-kicker\">WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US<\/p><h2>Careful, verifiable and confidential<\/h2><ul class=\"bb-icoonlijst__lijst bb-grid-2\"><li class=\"bb-icoonlijst__item\"><span class=\"bb-icoon material-symbols-outlined\" aria-hidden=\"true\">lock<\/span><div><h3>Careful handling of personal data<\/h3><p>We conclude a data processing agreement with every client and exchange case data exclusively via a secure channel. The website form is intended for contact requests only. Do not share personal data of the persons concerned or confidential case information in it.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li class=\"bb-icoonlijst__item\"><span class=\"bb-icoon material-symbols-outlined\" aria-hidden=\"true\">description<\/span><div><h3>Report in English<\/h3><p>You receive a carefully prepared report with the findings, substantiation and available supporting documents. A concrete basis for assessing your case and supporting administrative or legal proceedings.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li class=\"bb-icoonlijst__item\"><span class=\"bb-icoon material-symbols-outlined\" aria-hidden=\"true\">checklist<\/span><div><h3>Clear agreements in advance<\/h3><p>Before the start, we agree on the scope of the investigation, the expected lead time and the costs. For a follow-up investigation you first receive a separate quotation.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li class=\"bb-icoonlijst__item\"><span class=\"bb-icoon material-symbols-outlined\" aria-hidden=\"true\">gavel<\/span><div><h3>Case law from practice<\/h3><p>Belgian courts have taken foreign investigation findings into account in concrete cases. See the judgments and their significance in our <a href=\"\/en\/case-law\/\">case law overview<\/a>. Every case is assessed on its own facts and circumstances.<\/p><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/section><section class=\"bb-sectie bb-kaarten bb-kaarten--kb\" id=\"gerelateerd\" data-bg=\"paper\"><div class=\"bb-container\"><h2>Background for your case<\/h2><div class=\"bb-grid-3\"><article class=\"bb-kaart bb-kaart--kb\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bb-kaart__beeld\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/kb-codex-768x429.webp\" alt=\"The property ownership condition in the Flemish Housing Code explained\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\"><h3 class=\"bb-kaart__titel\">The property ownership condition in the Flemish Housing Code explained<\/h3><p class=\"bb-kaart__tekst\">What the property ownership condition for social housing means: no home or building land in Belgium or abroad, exceptions, duty to report, consequences.<\/p><a class=\"bb-knop bb-knop--tertiair\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/en\/knowledge-base\/property-condition-flemish-housing-code\/\">Read more <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/article><article class=\"bb-kaart bb-kaart--kb\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bb-kaart__beeld\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/kb-rechter-768x429.webp\" alt=\"What the Belgian courts say about foreign property investigation\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\"><h3 class=\"bb-kaart__titel\">What the Belgian courts say about foreign property investigation<\/h3><p class=\"bb-kaart__tekst\">Hamme 2019, Antwerp 2020 and Woonhaven: how the Belgian courts rule on investigation into property abroad, privacy and investigation costs.<\/p><a class=\"bb-knop bb-knop--tertiair\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/en\/knowledge-base\/belgian-courts-foreign-property-investigation\/\">Read more <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/article><article class=\"bb-kaart bb-kaart--kb\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bb-kaart__beeld\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/kb-verklaring-op-eer-768x429.webp\" alt=\"Sworn declaration in social housing: why a signature is not a check\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\"><h3 class=\"bb-kaart__titel\">Sworn declaration in social housing: why a signature is not a check<\/h3><p class=\"bb-kaart__tekst\">What the sworn declaration on foreign property entails, why it is not evidence and how a housing company does verify the condition.<\/p><a class=\"bb-knop bb-knop--tertiair\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/en\/knowledge-base\/sworn-declaration\/\">Read more <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/article><\/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 is a pre-check?<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>A pre-check is an initial investigation into whether there are leads pointing to real estate registered 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 kind of assets they are, without deeper investigation. A complete and detailed picture is provided by the full in-depth investigation. The lead time of a pre-check is usually 1 to 2 weeks.<\/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\">What data do we need for a request?<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>The full name, date of birth and place of birth of the person concerned. You may additionally state a known municipality or region and a local identification number. We assess in advance whether the data are sufficient to start the investigation.<\/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\">In which countries does Bureaubuitenland Belgi\u00eb conduct investigations?<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>In 45 countries, within and outside Europe, with local experts on the ground. Twenty countries have a dedicated country page on this site; for other countries, we assess per case what is possible.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"bb-faq__item\"><h3 class=\"bb-faq__vraag\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-faq-3\" id=\"faq-faq-3-knop\">What does an investigation cost?<span class=\"bb-faq__icoon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"bb-faq__antwoord\" id=\"faq-faq-3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-faq-3-knop\" hidden><p>The costs depend on the country and the scope of the assignment. We confirm the costs of a pre-check and of any follow-up investigation in writing in advance.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"bb-faq__item\"><h3 class=\"bb-faq__vraag\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-faq-4\" id=\"faq-faq-4-knop\">How do we safeguard the protection of personal data?<span class=\"bb-faq__icoon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"bb-faq__antwoord\" id=\"faq-faq-4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-faq-4-knop\" hidden><p>We carry out the investigation in compliance with the GDPR and the applicable local legislation. In advance, we define the purpose, the scope and the responsibilities. When we act as a processor for your organisation, we conclude a data processing agreement.<\/p>\n<p>The investigation focuses on real estate registered in the name of the person concerned. The reason is a concrete research question within your case. Case data are treated confidentially and exchanged exclusively via a secure channel.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"bb-faq__item\"><h3 class=\"bb-faq__vraag\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-faq-5\" id=\"faq-faq-5-knop\">What does the outcome of an investigation mean?<span class=\"bb-faq__icoon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"bb-faq__antwoord\" id=\"faq-faq-5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-faq-5-knop\" hidden><p>The investigation provides insight into real estate registered in the name of the person concerned. If no real estate is found, we state which countries, sources and period that outcome relates to.<\/p>\n<p>Your organisation assesses the findings in conjunction with the other case data and decides on any further steps.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/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\">A specific research question?<\/h2><p class=\"bb-cta__tekst\">We think along with you about the appropriate approach and respond promptly. Also for social services, lawyers, bailiffs (gerechtsdeurwaarders) and other legal professionals.<\/p><p class=\"bb-cta__knop\"><a class=\"bb-knop bb-knop--invers\" href=\"\/en\/contact\/\">Discuss your case<\/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":1936,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-584","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail"],"bb_rendered":"<section class=\"bb-hero bb-hero--beeld bb-hero--home\" id=\"hero\" data-bg=\"primary\"><img class=\"bb-hero__img\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/home-v2-globe.webp\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/home-v2-globe-960.webp 960w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/home-v2-globe-1440.webp 1440w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/home-v2-globe.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"100vw\" alt=\"Glowing network globe on dark blue, investigation into real estate abroad\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1072\"><div class=\"bb-container bb-hero__inhoud\"><p class=\"bb-kicker\">For housing companies, OCMWs and municipalities<\/p><h1 class=\"bb-hero__kop\">Real estate abroad? We bring it into view.<\/h1><p class=\"bb-hero__tekst\">Investigations into real estate in 45 countries. Clear reports in English. A substantiated basis for your case.<\/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\/contact\/\">Discuss your case <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"bb-sectie bb-feiten bb-feiten--iconen\" id=\"feiten\" data-bg=\"paper\"><div class=\"bb-container\"><ul class=\"bb-feiten__lijst bb-grid-4\"><li class=\"bb-feit\"><span class=\"material-symbols-outlined bb-feit__icoon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">public<\/span><span class=\"bb-feit__cijfer\">45 countries<\/span><span class=\"bb-feit__label\">international reach, within and outside Europe<\/span><\/li><li class=\"bb-feit\"><span class=\"material-symbols-outlined bb-feit__icoon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">groups<\/span><span class=\"bb-feit__cijfer\">Local expertise<\/span><span class=\"bb-feit__label\">cooperation with local investigators and experts<\/span><\/li><li class=\"bb-feit\"><span class=\"material-symbols-outlined bb-feit__icoon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">receipt_long<\/span><span class=\"bb-feit__cijfer\">Clear costs<\/span><span class=\"bb-feit__label\">clear agreements in advance on the assignment and the rate<\/span><\/li><li class=\"bb-feit\"><span class=\"material-symbols-outlined bb-feit__icoon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">schedule<\/span><span class=\"bb-feit__cijfer\">Quick response<\/span><span class=\"bb-feit__label\">we respond promptly to your request and work in accordance with the GDPR<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/section><section class=\"bb-sectie bb-sectie--panel bb-kaarten bb-kaarten--dienst\" id=\"kaarten\" data-bg=\"panel\"><div class=\"bb-container\"><p class=\"bb-kicker\">SERVICES<\/p><h2>Clarity about assets abroad<\/h2><div class=\"bb-grid-2\"><article class=\"bb-kaart bb-kaart--dienst\"><span class=\"bb-icoon material-symbols-outlined\" aria-hidden=\"true\">search<\/span><h3 class=\"bb-kaart__titel\">Pre-check<\/h3><p class=\"bb-kaart__tekst\">An initial investigation into the presence of real estate registered in the name of the person concerned. Lead time usually 1 to 2 weeks.<\/p><a class=\"bb-knop bb-knop--tertiair\" href=\"\/en\/services\/pre-check\/\">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\">description<\/span><h3 class=\"bb-kaart__titel\">Full in-depth investigation<\/h3><p class=\"bb-kaart__tekst\">A thorough investigation into the real estate found, with relevant documents and a clear report in English. Lead time usually 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><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"bb-sectie bb-sectie--tekst\" id=\"are-there-indications-of-assets-abroad\" data-bg=\"paper\"><div class=\"bb-container\"><h2>Are there indications of assets abroad?<\/h2><div class=\"bb-tekst\"><p>Bureaubuitenland Belgi\u00eb investigates the ownership situation and, where possible, the date of acquisition and the value. The lead time may vary by country and case. We discuss valuation and (sworn) translation in advance, if your case requires it.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"bb-sectie bb-sectie--panel bb-kaarten bb-kaarten--doelgroep\" id=\"kaarten\" data-bg=\"panel\"><div class=\"bb-container\"><p class=\"bb-kicker\">TYPES OF INVESTIGATION<\/p><h2>Who we carry out investigations for<\/h2><div class=\"bb-grid-3\"><article class=\"bb-kaart bb-kaart--doelgroep\"><span class=\"bb-icoon material-symbols-outlined\" aria-hidden=\"true\">account_balance<\/span><h3 class=\"bb-kaart__titel\">OCMWs<\/h3><p class=\"bb-kaart__tekst\">We support OCMWs in tracing and investigating real estate abroad. Our investigation reports provide reliable, documented information to support the assessment of cases and the taking of appropriate decisions.<\/p><a class=\"bb-knop bb-knop--tertiair\" href=\"\/en\/services\/for-public-social-welfare-centres\/\">Services for OCMWs <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/article><article class=\"bb-kaart bb-kaart--doelgroep\"><span class=\"bb-icoon material-symbols-outlined\" aria-hidden=\"true\">apartment<\/span><h3 class=\"bb-kaart__titel\">Housing companies<\/h3><p class=\"bb-kaart__tekst\">We investigate whether prospective tenants and social tenants own real estate abroad. Our substantiated reports help your housing company to carefully assess compliance with the property ownership conditions for social housing.<\/p><a class=\"bb-knop bb-knop--tertiair\" href=\"\/en\/services\/for-housing-companies\/\">Services for housing companies <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/article><article class=\"bb-kaart bb-kaart--doelgroep\"><span class=\"bb-icoon material-symbols-outlined\" aria-hidden=\"true\">public<\/span><h3 class=\"bb-kaart__titel\">Municipalities and social inspection services<\/h3><p class=\"bb-kaart__tekst\">We trace real estate abroad and investigate who the owner is. With substantiated reports we support your case in financial investigations, bankruptcies, legal proceedings and other matters in which property abroad plays a role.<\/p><a class=\"bb-knop bb-knop--tertiair\" href=\"\/en\/for-whom\/\">All target groups <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"bb-sectie bb-tijdlijn bb-tijdlijn--h\" id=\"werkwijze\" data-bg=\"paper\"><div class=\"bb-container\"><p class=\"bb-kicker\">HOW WE WORK<\/p><h2>From research question to substantiated insight<\/h2><ol class=\"bb-tijdlijn__lijst bb-grid-3\"><li class=\"bb-stap bb-kaart\"><span class=\"bb-stap__nr\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1<\/span><div class=\"bb-stap__inhoud\"><div class=\"bb-stap__kop\"><h3>Discuss your case<\/h3><\/div><p>We assess your research request and look at which information is needed and available. You get clarity in advance about the investigation options, the approach, the expected lead time and the costs.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li class=\"bb-stap bb-kaart\"><span class=\"bb-stap__nr\" aria-hidden=\"true\">2<\/span><div class=\"bb-stap__inhoud\"><div class=\"bb-stap__kop\"><h3>We carry out the investigation<\/h3><\/div><p>We coordinate the investigation with our local partners. They check whether real estate are registered in the name of the person concerned, in compliance with the GDPR rules and the applicable local legislation.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li class=\"bb-stap bb-kaart\"><span class=\"bb-stap__nr\" aria-hidden=\"true\">3<\/span><div class=\"bb-stap__inhoud\"><div class=\"bb-stap__kop\"><h3>You receive the investigation results<\/h3><\/div><p>You receive a carefully prepared report with the investigation findings, the available supporting documents and an explanation. This gives your organisation a substantiated basis for assessing the case and justifying its decision.<\/p><\/div><\/li><\/ol><p class=\"bb-tijdlijn__knop\"><a class=\"bb-knop bb-knop--tertiair\" href=\"\/en\/how-we-work\/\">Read how we work <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/section><section class=\"bb-sectie bb-sectie--panel bb-landen\" id=\"landen\" data-bg=\"panel\"><div class=\"bb-container\"><p class=\"bb-kicker\">RESEARCH COUNTRIES<\/p><h2>Local experts in 45 countries<\/h2><p class=\"bb-intro\">For the countries below you will find a dedicated country page with practical information and points of attention for your case. The investigation options and required documents differ per country and per case. Is the country your question concerns not listed? Feel free to contact us. We will look at what is possible within the local laws and regulations and whether we can have the investigation carried out for you.<\/p><div class=\"bb-slider bb-landen__slider\" data-kolommen=\"4\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"bb-slider__knop bb-slider__knop--vorige\" aria-label=\"Previous\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8592;<\/span><\/button><ul class=\"bb-landen__raster bb-slider__spoor\" id=\"landen-raster\" role=\"list\"><li class=\"bb-land bb-land--pagina bb-land--beeld\" data-naam=\"albania\"><a class=\"bb-land__beeld\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/albania\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/land-albanie-768x429.webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"bb-land__kop\"><span class=\"bb-land__vlaggen\"><img class=\"bb-land__vlag\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/vlaggen\/al.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"30\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><span class=\"bb-land__naam\">Albania<\/span><\/span><\/a><div class=\"bb-land__voet\"><a class=\"bb-knop\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/albania\/\">View country information<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"bb-land bb-land--pagina bb-land--beeld\" data-naam=\"algeria\"><a class=\"bb-land__beeld\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/algeria\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/land-algerije-768x429.webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"bb-land__kop\"><span class=\"bb-land__vlaggen\"><img class=\"bb-land__vlag\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/vlaggen\/dz.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"30\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><span class=\"bb-land__naam\">Algeria<\/span><\/span><\/a><div class=\"bb-land__voet\"><a class=\"bb-knop\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/algeria\/\">View country information<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"bb-land bb-land--pagina bb-land--beeld\" data-naam=\"aruba\"><a class=\"bb-land__beeld\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/aruba\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/land-aruba-768x429.webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"bb-land__kop\"><span class=\"bb-land__vlaggen\"><img class=\"bb-land__vlag\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/vlaggen\/aw.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"30\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><span class=\"bb-land__naam\">Aruba<\/span><\/span><\/a><div class=\"bb-land__voet\"><a class=\"bb-knop\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/aruba\/\">View country information<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"bb-land bb-land--pagina bb-land--beeld\" data-naam=\"bosnia and herzegovina\"><a class=\"bb-land__beeld\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/bosnia-and-herzegovina\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/land-bosnie-768x429.webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"bb-land__kop\"><span class=\"bb-land__vlaggen\"><img class=\"bb-land__vlag\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/vlaggen\/ba.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"30\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><span class=\"bb-land__naam\">Bosnia and Herzegovina<\/span><\/span><\/a><div class=\"bb-land__voet\"><a class=\"bb-knop\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/bosnia-and-herzegovina\/\">View country information<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"bb-land bb-land--pagina bb-land--beeld\" data-naam=\"bulgaria\"><a class=\"bb-land__beeld\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/bulgaria\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/land-bulgarije-768x429.webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"bb-land__kop\"><span class=\"bb-land__vlaggen\"><img class=\"bb-land__vlag\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/vlaggen\/bg.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"30\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><span class=\"bb-land__naam\">Bulgaria<\/span><\/span><\/a><div class=\"bb-land__voet\"><a class=\"bb-knop\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/bulgaria\/\">View country information<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"bb-land bb-land--pagina bb-land--beeld\" data-naam=\"curacao\"><a class=\"bb-land__beeld\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/curacao\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/land-curacao-768x429.webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"bb-land__kop\"><span class=\"bb-land__vlaggen\"><img class=\"bb-land__vlag\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/vlaggen\/cw.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"30\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><span class=\"bb-land__naam\">Cura\u00e7ao<\/span><\/span><\/a><div class=\"bb-land__voet\"><a class=\"bb-knop\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/curacao\/\">View country information<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"bb-land bb-land--pagina bb-land--beeld\" data-naam=\"egypt\"><a class=\"bb-land__beeld\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/egypt\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/land-egypte-768x429.webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"bb-land__kop\"><span class=\"bb-land__vlaggen\"><img class=\"bb-land__vlag\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/vlaggen\/eg.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"30\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><span class=\"bb-land__naam\">Egypt<\/span><\/span><\/a><div class=\"bb-land__voet\"><a class=\"bb-knop\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/egypt\/\">View country information<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"bb-land bb-land--pagina bb-land--beeld\" data-naam=\"greece\"><a class=\"bb-land__beeld\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/greece\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/land-griekenland-768x429.webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"bb-land__kop\"><span class=\"bb-land__vlaggen\"><img class=\"bb-land__vlag\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/vlaggen\/gr.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"30\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><span class=\"bb-land__naam\">Greece<\/span><\/span><\/a><div class=\"bb-land__voet\"><a class=\"bb-knop\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/greece\/\">View country information<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"bb-land bb-land--pagina bb-land--beeld\" data-naam=\"italy\"><a class=\"bb-land__beeld\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/italy\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/land-italie-768x429.webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"bb-land__kop\"><span class=\"bb-land__vlaggen\"><img class=\"bb-land__vlag\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/vlaggen\/it.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"30\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><span class=\"bb-land__naam\">Italy<\/span><\/span><\/a><div class=\"bb-land__voet\"><a class=\"bb-knop\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/italy\/\">View country information<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"bb-land bb-land--pagina bb-land--beeld\" data-naam=\"kosovo\"><a class=\"bb-land__beeld\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/kosovo\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/land-kosovo-768x429.webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"bb-land__kop\"><span class=\"bb-land__vlaggen\"><img class=\"bb-land__vlag\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/vlaggen\/xk.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"30\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><span class=\"bb-land__naam\">Kosovo<\/span><\/span><\/a><div class=\"bb-land__voet\"><a class=\"bb-knop\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/kosovo\/\">View country information<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"bb-land bb-land--pagina bb-land--beeld\" data-naam=\"morocco\"><a class=\"bb-land__beeld\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/morocco\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/land-marokko-768x429.webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"bb-land__kop\"><span class=\"bb-land__vlaggen\"><img class=\"bb-land__vlag\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/vlaggen\/ma.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"30\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><span class=\"bb-land__naam\">Morocco<\/span><\/span><\/a><div class=\"bb-land__voet\"><a class=\"bb-knop\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/morocco\/\">View country information<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"bb-land bb-land--pagina bb-land--beeld\" data-naam=\"north macedonia\"><a class=\"bb-land__beeld\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/north-macedonia\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/land-noord-macedonie-768x429.webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"bb-land__kop\"><span class=\"bb-land__vlaggen\"><img class=\"bb-land__vlag\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/vlaggen\/mk.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"30\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><span class=\"bb-land__naam\">North Macedonia<\/span><\/span><\/a><div class=\"bb-land__voet\"><a class=\"bb-knop\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/north-macedonia\/\">View country information<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"bb-land bb-land--pagina bb-land--beeld\" data-naam=\"poland\"><a class=\"bb-land__beeld\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/poland\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/land-polen-768x429.webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"bb-land__kop\"><span class=\"bb-land__vlaggen\"><img class=\"bb-land__vlag\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/vlaggen\/pl.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"30\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><span class=\"bb-land__naam\">Poland<\/span><\/span><\/a><div class=\"bb-land__voet\"><a class=\"bb-knop\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/poland\/\">View country information<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"bb-land bb-land--pagina bb-land--beeld\" data-naam=\"portugal\"><a class=\"bb-land__beeld\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/portugal\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/land-portugal-768x429.webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"bb-land__kop\"><span class=\"bb-land__vlaggen\"><img class=\"bb-land__vlag\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/vlaggen\/pt.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"30\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><span class=\"bb-land__naam\">Portugal<\/span><\/span><\/a><div class=\"bb-land__voet\"><a class=\"bb-knop\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/portugal\/\">View country information<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"bb-land bb-land--pagina bb-land--beeld\" data-naam=\"romania\"><a class=\"bb-land__beeld\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/romania\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/land-roemenie-768x429.webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"bb-land__kop\"><span class=\"bb-land__vlaggen\"><img class=\"bb-land__vlag\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/vlaggen\/ro.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"30\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><span class=\"bb-land__naam\">Romania<\/span><\/span><\/a><div class=\"bb-land__voet\"><a class=\"bb-knop\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/romania\/\">View country information<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"bb-land bb-land--pagina bb-land--beeld\" data-naam=\"serbia\"><a class=\"bb-land__beeld\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/serbia\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/land-servie-768x429.webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"bb-land__kop\"><span class=\"bb-land__vlaggen\"><img class=\"bb-land__vlag\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/vlaggen\/rs.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"30\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><span class=\"bb-land__naam\">Serbia<\/span><\/span><\/a><div class=\"bb-land__voet\"><a class=\"bb-knop\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/serbia\/\">View country information<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"bb-land bb-land--pagina bb-land--beeld\" data-naam=\"spain\"><a class=\"bb-land__beeld\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/spain\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/land-spanje-768x429.webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"bb-land__kop\"><span class=\"bb-land__vlaggen\"><img class=\"bb-land__vlag\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/vlaggen\/es.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"30\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><span class=\"bb-land__naam\">Spain<\/span><\/span><\/a><div class=\"bb-land__voet\"><a class=\"bb-knop\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/spain\/\">View country information<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"bb-land bb-land--pagina bb-land--beeld\" data-naam=\"suriname\"><a class=\"bb-land__beeld\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/suriname\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/land-suriname-768x429.webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"bb-land__kop\"><span class=\"bb-land__vlaggen\"><img class=\"bb-land__vlag\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/vlaggen\/sr.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"30\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><span class=\"bb-land__naam\">Suriname<\/span><\/span><\/a><div class=\"bb-land__voet\"><a class=\"bb-knop\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/suriname\/\">View country information<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"bb-land bb-land--pagina bb-land--beeld\" data-naam=\"tunisia\"><a class=\"bb-land__beeld\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/tunisia\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/land-tunesie-768x429.webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"bb-land__kop\"><span class=\"bb-land__vlaggen\"><img class=\"bb-land__vlag\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/vlaggen\/tn.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"30\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><span class=\"bb-land__naam\">Tunisia<\/span><\/span><\/a><div class=\"bb-land__voet\"><a class=\"bb-knop\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/tunisia\/\">View country information<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"bb-land bb-land--pagina bb-land--beeld\" data-naam=\"turkiye (turkey)\"><a class=\"bb-land__beeld\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/turkiye\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/land-turkije-768x429.webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"bb-land__kop\"><span class=\"bb-land__vlaggen\"><img class=\"bb-land__vlag\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/vlaggen\/tr.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"30\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span><span class=\"bb-land__naam\">T\u00fcrkiye (Turkey)<\/span><\/span><\/a><div class=\"bb-land__voet\"><a class=\"bb-knop\" href=\"\/en\/countries\/turkiye\/\">View country information<\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><button type=\"button\" class=\"bb-slider__knop bb-slider__knop--volgende\" aria-label=\"Next\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8594;<\/span><\/button><\/div><p class=\"bb-landen__geen\" hidden>No country found. Ask about the possibilities below.<\/p><\/div><\/section><section class=\"bb-sectie bb-sectie--panel bb-icoonlijst\" id=\"icoonlijst\" data-bg=\"panel\"><div class=\"bb-container\"><p class=\"bb-kicker\">WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US<\/p><h2>Careful, verifiable and confidential<\/h2><ul class=\"bb-icoonlijst__lijst bb-grid-2\"><li class=\"bb-icoonlijst__item\"><span class=\"bb-icoon material-symbols-outlined\" aria-hidden=\"true\">lock<\/span><div><h3>Careful handling of personal data<\/h3><p>We conclude a data processing agreement with every client and exchange case data exclusively via a secure channel. The website form is intended for contact requests only. Do not share personal data of the persons concerned or confidential case information in it.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li class=\"bb-icoonlijst__item\"><span class=\"bb-icoon material-symbols-outlined\" aria-hidden=\"true\">description<\/span><div><h3>Report in English<\/h3><p>You receive a carefully prepared report with the findings, substantiation and available supporting documents. A concrete basis for assessing your case and supporting administrative or legal proceedings.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li class=\"bb-icoonlijst__item\"><span class=\"bb-icoon material-symbols-outlined\" aria-hidden=\"true\">checklist<\/span><div><h3>Clear agreements in advance<\/h3><p>Before the start, we agree on the scope of the investigation, the expected lead time and the costs. For a follow-up investigation you first receive a separate quotation.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li class=\"bb-icoonlijst__item\"><span class=\"bb-icoon material-symbols-outlined\" aria-hidden=\"true\">gavel<\/span><div><h3>Case law from practice<\/h3><p>Belgian courts have taken foreign investigation findings into account in concrete cases. See the judgments and their significance in our <a href=\"\/en\/case-law\/\">case law overview<\/a>. Every case is assessed on its own facts and circumstances.<\/p><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/section><section class=\"bb-sectie bb-kaarten bb-kaarten--kb\" id=\"gerelateerd\" data-bg=\"paper\"><div class=\"bb-container\"><h2>Background for your case<\/h2><div class=\"bb-grid-3\"><article class=\"bb-kaart bb-kaart--kb\"><img class=\"bb-kaart__beeld\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/kb-codex-768x429.webp\" alt=\"The property ownership condition in the Flemish Housing Code explained\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\"><h3 class=\"bb-kaart__titel\">The property ownership condition in the Flemish Housing Code explained<\/h3><p class=\"bb-kaart__tekst\">What the property ownership condition for social housing means: no home or building land in Belgium or abroad, exceptions, duty to report, consequences.<\/p><a class=\"bb-knop bb-knop--tertiair\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/en\/knowledge-base\/property-condition-flemish-housing-code\/\">Read more <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/article><article class=\"bb-kaart bb-kaart--kb\"><img class=\"bb-kaart__beeld\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/kb-rechter-768x429.webp\" alt=\"What the Belgian courts say about foreign property investigation\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\"><h3 class=\"bb-kaart__titel\">What the Belgian courts say about foreign property investigation<\/h3><p class=\"bb-kaart__tekst\">Hamme 2019, Antwerp 2020 and Woonhaven: how the Belgian courts rule on investigation into property abroad, privacy and investigation costs.<\/p><a class=\"bb-knop bb-knop--tertiair\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/en\/knowledge-base\/belgian-courts-foreign-property-investigation\/\">Read more <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/article><article class=\"bb-kaart bb-kaart--kb\"><img class=\"bb-kaart__beeld\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb\/kb-verklaring-op-eer-768x429.webp\" alt=\"Sworn declaration in social housing: why a signature is not a check\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\"><h3 class=\"bb-kaart__titel\">Sworn declaration in social housing: why a signature is not a check<\/h3><p class=\"bb-kaart__tekst\">What the sworn declaration on foreign property entails, why it is not evidence and how a housing company does verify the condition.<\/p><a class=\"bb-knop bb-knop--tertiair\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/en\/knowledge-base\/sworn-declaration\/\">Read more <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/article><\/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 is a pre-check?<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>A pre-check is an initial investigation into whether there are leads pointing to real estate registered 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 kind of assets they are, without deeper investigation. A complete and detailed picture is provided by the full in-depth investigation. The lead time of a pre-check is usually 1 to 2 weeks.<\/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\">What data do we need for a request?<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>The full name, date of birth and place of birth of the person concerned. You may additionally state a known municipality or region and a local identification number. We assess in advance whether the data are sufficient to start the investigation.<\/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\">In which countries does Bureaubuitenland Belgi\u00eb conduct investigations?<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>In 45 countries, within and outside Europe, with local experts on the ground. Twenty countries have a dedicated country page on this site; for other countries, we assess per case what is possible.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"bb-faq__item\"><h3 class=\"bb-faq__vraag\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-faq-3\" id=\"faq-faq-3-knop\">What does an investigation cost?<span class=\"bb-faq__icoon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"bb-faq__antwoord\" id=\"faq-faq-3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-faq-3-knop\" hidden><p>The costs depend on the country and the scope of the assignment. We confirm the costs of a pre-check and of any follow-up investigation in writing in advance.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"bb-faq__item\"><h3 class=\"bb-faq__vraag\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-faq-4\" id=\"faq-faq-4-knop\">How do we safeguard the protection of personal data?<span class=\"bb-faq__icoon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"bb-faq__antwoord\" id=\"faq-faq-4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-faq-4-knop\" hidden><p>We carry out the investigation in compliance with the GDPR and the applicable local legislation. In advance, we define the purpose, the scope and the responsibilities. When we act as a processor for your organisation, we conclude a data processing agreement.<\/p>\n<p>The investigation focuses on real estate registered in the name of the person concerned. The reason is a concrete research question within your case. Case data are treated confidentially and exchanged exclusively via a secure channel.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"bb-faq__item\"><h3 class=\"bb-faq__vraag\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-faq-5\" id=\"faq-faq-5-knop\">What does the outcome of an investigation mean?<span class=\"bb-faq__icoon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"bb-faq__antwoord\" id=\"faq-faq-5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-faq-5-knop\" hidden><p>The investigation provides insight into real estate registered in the name of the person concerned. If no real estate is found, we state which countries, sources and period that outcome relates to.<\/p>\n<p>Your organisation assesses the findings in conjunction with the other case data and decides on any further steps.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/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\">A specific research question?<\/h2><p class=\"bb-cta__tekst\">We think along with you about the appropriate approach and respond promptly. Also for social services, lawyers, bailiffs (gerechtsdeurwaarders) and other legal professionals.<\/p><p class=\"bb-cta__knop\"><a class=\"bb-knop bb-knop--invers\" href=\"\/en\/contact\/\">Discuss your case<\/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\/584","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=584"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/584\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2599,"href":"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/584\/revisions\/2599"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1936"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bureaubuitenland.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=584"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}