Land registry and cadastre
A property legally exists only once it is properly registered — and with older Croatian properties, the cadastre and the land registry often disagree both with each other and with reality. We sort out registrations end to end: from the geodetic survey report to implementation in both registers. We regularly assist foreign owners and buyers.
Aligning the cadastre and land registry
Different parcel numbers, areas that do not match, buildings missing from the records — inherited discrepancies between the cadastre and the land registry tend to surface at the worst moment: during a sale, a mortgage or an inheritance. We analyse both registers, identify the mismatches and carry out the procedure that brings the records in line with the actual state on the ground.
Registering houses and other buildings
We register a house, extension or farm building through a building registration survey, together with the required certificates and proof of legality. After implementation in the cadastre, the registration is carried through to the land registry — only then will a bank accept the property as collateral and can a buyer purchase safely.
Boundary and area corrections
When registered boundaries or areas do not match the actual state, we carry out correction procedures: from surveys recording the true position of boundaries to corrections of erroneous entries. The result is a record you can trust — on paper and on the ground.
Frequently asked questions
Why do the cadastre and land registry differ at all?
The two registers were kept separately for decades and changes were often implemented in only one of them. With older properties, discrepancies are the rule rather than the exception — and they do not fix themselves: a geodetic survey report and implementation in both registers are required.
What do I need to register a house?
Proof of legality (building/use permit, legalization decision or the corresponding certificate) and a geodetic survey report, which we prepare. If there is no proof of legality, legalization is resolved first.
Can I sell an unregistered property?
In theory yes, in practice with great difficulty — buyers and banks require clean registration, and a mortgage on an unregistered building is not possible. Sorting out the registration before a sale almost always pays off through a better price and a faster transaction.
How long does it take?
The geodetic part (the survey report) is typically ready within two to three weeks; implementation in the cadastre and land registry depends on the offices' workload. We track the entire procedure and keep you informed of every step.
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