Eignastöð
Eignastöð is an Icelandic term that translates to "property station" or "asset station." It refers to a place or system where ownership and details of assets, particularly real estate, are registered and managed. This concept is crucial for legal certainty and the functioning of property markets. In Iceland, the primary institution responsible for maintaining eignastöð for real estate is the Registers Iceland (Þjóðskrá Íslands).
When an individual or entity acquires a property, the ownership transfer must be officially recorded in the
The eignastöð system contributes to transparency and security in property transactions. It helps prevent fraudulent claims