Kiinteistönjako

Kiinteistönjako, or real estate division, is a legal and administrative process in Finland that pertains to the subdivision or combination of land parcels. It is governed by the Finnish Land Partition Act (Maanvuokralaki) and is carried out by licensed cadastral surveyors (maanmittausinsinööri). The primary purpose of kiinteistönjako is to create new, legally recognized properties from existing ones or to merge existing properties into a single unit. This process is essential for various land use and development purposes, such as selling portions of land, establishing new building sites, or consolidating ownership.

There are several types of kiinteistönjako. A partial division (lohkonto) creates one or more new properties from a part of an existing property, while the original property remains. A full division (erilliskäyttö) divides an entire property into multiple new properties. A combination of properties (yhdistäminen) merges two or more adjacent properties into a single new property. The process typically begins with an application to the relevant cadastral authority, followed by surveying, planning, and a formal decision by the authority.

The kiinteistönjako process ensures that new property boundaries are clearly defined and legally recorded in the official land register. It also addresses issues such as easements, shared facilities, and compensation for any parties affected by the division. Successful kiinteistönjako results in legally sound and independently marketable or usable land parcels, contributing to orderly land use and economic activity.