Notaris schond onderzoeks- en informatieplicht niet bij hypotheken op ‘warme gronden’

A Dutch notary was cleared of breaching investigative duties when securing mortgages on "warm land"—agricultural property likely to be rezoned for development. The financial regulator BFT had filed a disciplinary complaint questioning whether the notary adequately investigated these high-risk investments. The ruling clarifies notaries' responsibilities regarding speculative real estate transactions and regulatory oversight boundaries.