kiinteistönmuodostaminen

Kiinteistönmuodostaminen refers to the legal and administrative process in Finland for creating, dividing, combining, or modifying real estate boundaries. It is a fundamental aspect of property law and land management, ensuring that land ownership is clearly defined and legally recognized. This process is governed by the Finnish Land Formation Act (Maanluontilaki).

The primary goal of kiinteistönmuodostaminen is to establish legally sound and practically functional real estate units. This can involve several distinct actions. Lohkominen is the division of a larger parcel of land into one or more new, independent parcels, often occurring when a part of a property is sold or developed. Combination, or yhdistäminen, involves merging two or more adjacent properties into a single new parcel, simplifying ownership and management. Other processes include lunastus (compulsory acquisition) where land is acquired for public use, and different forms of registration and boundary adjustments.

The process typically begins with an application submitted to the Finnish National Land Survey (Maanmittauslaitos), the authority responsible for land surveying and registration. A cadastral surveyor then conducts the necessary fieldwork, measurements, and legal assessments. This includes defining new boundaries, assessing rights of way and easements, and ensuring compliance with zoning regulations and other land use plans.

The outcome of kiinteistönmuodostaminen is the creation of new, legally recognized real estate units with registered ownership. This provides certainty for property owners, facilitates property transactions, and supports effective land use planning and taxation. The process ensures that all parties involved have clear and legally enforceable rights and responsibilities concerning their land.