kinnistusandmete

Kinnistusandmed refers to real estate records or property registers in Estonia. These records contain comprehensive information about immovable properties, including land and buildings. The primary purpose of kinnistusandmed is to provide a public and legally binding registry of property ownership, rights, and encumbrances.

The information held within the kinnistusandmed is managed by the Estonian Land Registry (Kinnistusregistri) office, which is part of the Estonian court system. Each registered property, known as a kinnistu, is assigned a unique identification number. Details recorded for each kinnistu include its cadastral number, area, location, and cadastral information. Crucially, it also documents the owner(s) of the property and any rights or burdens associated with it. These burdens can include mortgages, easements, usufruct rights, or other legal restrictions that affect the property.

The kinnistusandmed serves as a cornerstone for secure property transactions and legal certainty. Anyone can access these records, subject to certain privacy regulations, to verify ownership, check for encumbrances, and understand the legal status of a property before engaging in any transactions such as buying, selling, or mortgaging. The register is maintained with a high degree of accuracy and is updated regularly to reflect any changes in property ownership or rights. This transparency and reliability are essential for the functioning of the real estate market and for protecting the rights of property owners and creditors.