kiinteistömuodostusta

Kiinteistömuodostus refers to the legal and technical process of creating, modifying, or merging real estate properties in Finland. It is a fundamental aspect of land administration and ensures clarity and legal certainty regarding property ownership and boundaries. The primary objective of kiinteistömuodostus is to divide or combine land parcels into new, legally recognized units, often referred to as kiinteistö.

This process is governed by specific legislation, primarily the Land Survey Act (Maakaari). It involves a series of steps that can include surveying, legal review, and registration. A key stage is the surveying work, which is carried out by authorized surveyors. They precisely define the boundaries of the new or altered properties on the ground and in official maps.

Kiinteistömuodostus is necessary for various reasons. It can be initiated when land is sold or inherited, requiring a new, separate parcel. It is also used to consolidate smaller plots into a larger one for more efficient land use, or to divide a large property into smaller, manageable units. Furthermore, the process is crucial for establishing rights of way, easements, or other limited real rights that affect properties.

Once the surveying and legal documentation are complete, the new property information is registered in the Public Land Information System (Maanmittauslaitoksen kiinteistötietojärjestelmä). This registration is vital as it provides public notice of the property's existence, its boundaries, ownership, and any encumbrances. Kiinteistömuodostus ensures that property records are accurate and up-to-date, supporting transactions, taxation, and overall land management.