Real Estate Law · European Union
Trust the Land Registry:
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The land register is the official record of who owns what — and an error or omission in it can undermine your ownership for years. We match you, free of charge, with a lawyer who handles registry searches, registrations and corrections in your target country.
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Who this is for
The land register is the single source of truth for property — and it is not something to navigate blind
The land registry, sometimes called the land register or cadastre, is the official public record of property ownership in a country — who owns each parcel, what mortgages or liens are registered against it, and what boundaries and restrictions apply. In most European countries, registered ownership is the basis on which a buyer can safely purchase and a lender can safely lend, and the register is generally treated as conclusive evidence of title. For a buyer, checking the register before you pay is essential; for an owner, making sure your own title is correctly recorded is what protects you against competing claims and boundary disputes. Registry systems, however, differ significantly between countries in how they operate and what they record. We match you with a lawyer who works with your target country’s land registry, so your searches, registrations and corrections are handled correctly.
Why registry problems hurt
A land registry entry looks like a formality.
Get it wrong and it becomes a legal problem that follows you.
Missed entries, outdated records and incorrect boundaries can quietly undermine ownership and resale for years.
Buying without checking the register
A buyer who skips the registry check may discover too late that the property carries a mortgage, a lien or a competing claim. By then the money is paid and the problem is far harder to unwind.
Errors and omissions in your own entry
An incorrect boundary, a misspelt name or a missing charge on the register can create disputes, complicate a future sale and weaken the security of your ownership without you ever noticing.
Navigating a system in a foreign language
Each country’s registry has its own structure, terminology and access rules, often in the local language. Requesting the wrong record or misreading an entry is easy for a non-expert — and costly.
What you get
A lawyer who reads, updates and corrects the register correctly
We only match you with lawyers who work with your target country’s land registry on a regular basis.
Accurate title searches
Your lawyer obtains and interprets the correct registry entries, confirming ownership and revealing any mortgages, liens or restrictions recorded against the property.
Correct registrations
Whether you are completing a purchase or recording a new mortgage or charge, your lawyer ensures the entry is filed accurately so your title reflects the true position.
Corrections & disputes
If an entry is wrong or incomplete, your lawyer advises on how to correct it — and handles any boundary or ownership dispute that arises from the record.
Clear explanation of your title
You get a plain-English summary of what the register says about your property and what it means for your ownership, your mortgage and any future sale.
Coverage
Land registry lawyers across Europe
Every country maintains its own land register with its own rules, so the right lawyer is one who works with your specific country’s registry system. We match cases across the following countries and beyond:
Frequently asked
Land registry — common questions
What is the land registry?
The land registry is the official public record of property ownership in a country — who owns each property, and what mortgages, liens or restrictions are registered against it. It is the authoritative source buyers and lenders rely on to confirm title.
Why is a land registry search important when buying?
A registry search confirms who actually owns the property and reveals any debts or restrictions attached to it, such as mortgages or liens. It is the main protection against buying a property that carries problems you did not know about.
Is the land registry the same in every European country?
No. Each country runs its own registry with its own structure, terminology and procedures, and the level of guarantee it provides can differ. A lawyer familiar with the specific system is essential to interpret the records correctly.
What is the difference between the land registry and the cadastre?
The land registry primarily records legal ownership and charges, while the cadastre is typically a technical record of a property’s physical boundaries, size and location. The two are linked in most countries but serve different purposes.
What should I do if there is an error in my registry entry?
Errors such as a wrong boundary or a missing charge should be corrected through the proper procedure, which varies by country. A lawyer can advise on how to correct the entry and resolve any dispute the error has caused.
Can a mortgage or lien affect me if I didn’t take it out?
Yes — a mortgage, tax charge or lien is generally registered against the property itself, not just the person who took it out, so it can transfer to a new owner. That is why checking the register before buying is essential.
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