Kiinteistörekisteröinti

Kiinteistörekisteröinti is the official registration of real estate in Finland. It is managed by the National Land Survey of Finland (Maanmittauslaitos). The purpose of kiinteistörekisteröinti is to create a public and legally binding record of all properties, including their ownership, boundaries, and rights. This ensures legal certainty and transparency in real estate transactions.

When a property is established or transferred, it undergoes a registration process. This involves surveying the land, defining its boundaries, and documenting ownership details. The information is then entered into the kiinteistörekisteri, which is a comprehensive database. This register contains details such as the property's unique identifier, its location, size, cadastral data, and information about registered mortgages or other encumbrances.

Kiinteistörekisteröinti is crucial for various legal and administrative purposes. It serves as the basis for taxation, urban planning, and environmental regulation. For individuals and businesses, it provides definitive proof of ownership and is essential for buying, selling, or mortgaging property. The accuracy and completeness of the kiinteistörekisteri are therefore of paramount importance for the functioning of the Finnish property market and legal system. Anyone can access information from the kiinteistörekisteri, although certain sensitive data may be restricted.