When buying a plot or a home, one of the most common words you hear is cadastre. But what exactly is a cadastre, and what does the cadastral office do? We explain this subject — which directly affects your property's boundaries, area and legal security — together with the deed-cadastre relationship.
What Is Cadastre?
The cadastre is the system that officially records the location, boundaries, area and legal status of all real estate within a country. In short, it ensures land is accurately mapped and entered into the land registry. Each parcel's block and parcel number, coordinates and owner become clear this way.
Cadastre and Title Deed
Cadastre and title deed are two complementary concepts. The cadastre reveals the physical reality of the property (where, how large, within which boundaries), while the land registry records ownership and rights. A sound deed record is impossible without the cadastre, and secure ownership is impossible without the deed.
What Does the Cadastral Office Do?
Cadastral offices carry out many technical and legal operations regarding land and plots. Key services include:
- Application (marking the deed boundaries on the ground)
- Class change and area corrections
- Reviewing subdivision (ifraz) and merging (tevhid) operations
- Issuing survey sketches and area (çap) certificates
- Providing cadastral map and technical document copies
Cadastral Map and Boundary Determination
The cadastral map is the official map showing the boundaries and numbers of parcels in an area. If there is any doubt about the boundary with neighbouring parcels, boundary determination and application clearly fix these limits on the ground — the safest way to prevent neighbour disputes.
Why a Cadastral Check Matters When Buying Land
Running a cadastral check before buying confirms where the plot you pay for actually is and how large it truly is. The area stated in a listing may differ from the official record, and boundaries may fall elsewhere on the ground. A cadastral review with a surveying engineer prevents future boundary and area problems.
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