kadastrale

Kadastrale is a term used to describe matters related to the cadastre, a public register of land ownership and parcels. The cadastre documents the boundaries, size, location and identification of land parcels, and often connects these details with information about owners, rights and duties attached to the property. The primary purpose is to support land administration, taxation, urban planning and the orderly transfer of property.

A cadastral system typically comprises a cadastral map and a parcel register. The map shows the geometric boundaries of parcels, often equipped with parcel numbers or identifiers. The register links each parcel to legal descriptions, ownership data, and recorded rights or restrictions, such as easements, liens or agricultural use rules. In many countries, kadastrale data also include area measurements, property values and tax assessments.

Functions and uses of a cadastre include facilitating property transactions (sales, mortgages, transfers), supporting public revenue through property taxation, and informing planning and development decisions. The cadastre helps resolve boundary disputes by providing an authoritative, parcel-based reference. It also supports land-environment management, environmental regulation, and resource allocation.

Modern cadastres are increasingly digital and geographically enabled. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are used to store, visualize and analyze kadastrale data, enabling online access for authorities and often for the public. While the exact structure and access rules vary by country, the core concepts remain consistent: defining, recording and maintaining the relationships between land parcels, their owners and the rights affecting them. The term kadastrale thus encompasses the legal, geometric and administrative aspects of land parcels within a cadastre.