fastighetsregistrets

The fastighetsregistrets, commonly referred to as the property register in Sweden, is the official register of real property rights. It is maintained by Lantmäteriet, the government agency responsible for mapping, cadastre, and property administration. The register aims to provide legal certainty in property ownership and the use of real estate.

For each property (fastighet) the register lists key information such as the property designation (fastighetsbeteckning), ownership (ägare) and the type of owners, boundaries and location, and the size of the property. It also records encumbrances and rights that affect the property, including mortgages (inteckningar) and other liens, as well as rights of use or access (servitutsrätt and nyttjanderätt). In addition, it notes any restrictions or legal statuses that influence transfer or use of the property.

The fastighetsregistrets serves multiple purposes: it underpins property transactions, financing, and tax assessment; it enables the issuing of official extracts (utdrag ur fastighetsregistret) for buyers, banks, and authorities. Access to information is generally available to the public to a degree, though certain details may be restricted to protect privacy or require legitimate interest.

Relation to other records: the property register is closely linked with Lantmäteriet’s cadastral information and mapping. While the register contains rights and ownership data, it is complemented by the cadastral system to provide a complete picture of property boundaries and land use.

Updates and maintenance occur as deeds are executed and registered. The information is maintained by Lantmäteriet and reflects changes resulting from transfers, registrations of encumbrances, or new rights granted over property.