Due diligence and compliance

When purchasing a plot of land, you want to know that you are not buying a “cat in a bag”. Buro Antares maps out the risks associated with the land and estimates the potential remediation costs.

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Due diligence

What is soil due diligence?

When purchasing land, you want to know that you are not buying a “cat in a bag”. Buro Antares maps the risks associated with the land and estimates any remediation costs. We also provide advice regarding the layout of the land: can a smart layout reduce remediation costs?.

Before buying a business premises
In project development with unknown soil quality
In financing schemes where the bank wants security
In the case of mergers or acquisitions involving real estate in the transaction

Adviseurs van Buro Antares in overleg tijdens veldwerk voor due diligence

Our approach

From a historical image to a recommendation that you can negotiate with.

01. Historical research

We map the historical use of the site. Which companies have occupied it? What processes took place? Based on that, we determine which risks are relevant.

02. Geological survey

Depending on the historical profile, we conduct exploratory or more detailed soil investigations. We measure where the risks lie and how large they are.

03. Cost planning

We calculate what it costs to make the soil suitable for the intended use. An old industrial site that becomes a new industrial site often costs little extra; if it is for housing or a play area, it can cost a lot more.

04. Consultation meeting regarding land allocation

We prefer to place underground structures, foundations, cable and pipe lines, play areas and greenery in clean areas. We take the front into account so that you do not have to carry out unnecessary renovations.

The result

What do you get?

A clear report with the risks identified, a substantiated cost estimate and concrete advice on the layout of the site.

A document that you can immediately use in transaction negotiations or funding applications.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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Who triggers due diligence?

Especially buyers of land. Sometimes sellers also want to take a proactive look at the soil quality. Financial institutions often ask for this as well.

How long does a due diligence process take?

A quick scan based on historical data can be completed within a week. A full investigation, including fieldwork and cost estimation, usually takes six weeks.

Can you also advise on contaminations that you want to leave alone?

Yes. Under current legislation, not everything needs to be removed. With good justification, you can leave out pollutants and design your development around them. We provide that justification.