Title Searches & Land Registry
This page covers searching a property's titles and handling issues arising from cadastral entries — incorrect details, a registration as "unknown owner", or the need to declare a property during a cadastral survey of an area. Several of these corrections are made by direct application to the Cadastre Office, without going to court.
Advisory / Drafting
Advisory / DraftingMatters resolved through drafting or advisory work, without going to court.
- 20-year title search at the Land Registry
- Cadastral folio and diagram check
- Property declaration during a cadastral survey
Out-of-court
Out-of-courtMatters resolved through an out-of-court or administrative process.
- Application to correct a manifest error
- Removal of a mortgage prenotation by a certified lawyer
Mixed process
Mixed processMatters that may be resolved out of court or may require litigation, depending on the case.
- Correcting an "unknown owner" registration
Litigation
LitigationMatters that typically proceed before a court.
- Action to correct an inaccurate initial cadastral entry
What to expect
Declaring ownership during a cadastral survey is subject to strict deadlines set by the competent Cadastre Office — delay can create serious difficulties in proving ownership later.
Some corrections (e.g. a manifest error) are handled administratively by application; others, where ownership is substantively disputed, require the court route — see the Ownership Disputes & Horizontal Property page.
What to bring to your first meeting
- The property's cadastral sheet and diagram excerpt
- Title deeds (deeds of purchase, certificates of inheritance)
- Any notice or document received from the Cadastre Office
Discuss your situation
Book an appointment for an initial meeting, so we can discuss your specific case and the next steps.
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