Sale of the Ambacht and Baljuwhuis Properties Is Being Canceled

The municipality of Voorschoten conducted a conditional sale process regarding the Ambachts- en Baljuwhuis. As a result of this sale process, Boris Bayer Beheer BV emerged as the most suitable bidder. When selling real estate, the municipality of Voorschoten acts as a private party but is nonetheless bound by public law standards. This means that the municipality of Voorschoten must, among other things, act diligently and transparently during the sales process and must also respect and ensure the principle of equality throughout the process. However, public law standards were were violated.

There is reason to believe that the purchase agreement with Boris Bayer Beheer B.V. will not be carried out in accordance with the offer that was made. Due to confidentiality obligations under public law, no further explanation can be provided at this time. If circumstances permit at a later date, the municipality of Voorschoten will issue a statement on the matter. The municipal council must therefore be asked to revoke its decision. The municipality of Voorschoten will reconsider the sale process for the Ambachts- en Baljuwhuis.

Editor's note: The municipality will not answer any questions from the press until the debate in the city council has taken place.