The cadastral map is an official record of the existence and location of a property.

For the Sale of a property the cadastral map is of great importance. An excerpt from the cadastral map is one of the documents that the buyer and the financing bank want to view. In this article, you will learn what function the cadastral map fulfills and what influence it has on the developability of a property.

Cadastral map shows parcels and buildings true to scale

The Floor plan is also known under the terms cadastral map and Cadastral map well known. It is mainly used when it comes to the purchase or sale of a property. As the official map basis of the land register, the Cadastral map prerequisite for real estate transactions and one important reference for the construction industry.

The excerpt not only provides information about the property and the Property boundaries itself, but also about the Neighboring properties and the surrounding buildings.Therefore, it plays a major role because it depicts parcels of land and buildings to scale. This is especially important when buying real estate. A property should not be bought without taking a look at the cadastral map. The cadastral map contains the following information.

• Parcels, including boundaries and parcel numbers
• Cadastral and municipal boundaries
• type of land use
• Buildings, including the number and type of use
• Sheet border with number, scale, and origin.

Together with the land register, the real estate cadastre is a valuable source of information. The Land Register meets the legal requirements of Property law regarding recognizability and visibility. It contains information on all property rights, the properties themselves, and the property and liability relationships.

The exact description and graphic representation of a property results from the cadastre. This cadastral register is a public record consisting of books and maps. It is maintained by the cadastral authority. Here, all properties (plots of land and buildings) are recorded and described in such a way that all necessary basic information is provided to meet the requirements of legal transactions, administration, and business.

So the cadastre is a official register of parcels of land. The smallest booking unit in the cadastre is the parcel – also called a plot. It is a part of the earth's surface enclosed by a continuous line and listed in the property cadastre under a specific number (parcel number). The parcels are shown graphically on the property maps. The descriptive record can be found in the property register.

Is a cadastral map expensive?

The prices depend on the responsible cadastral office or surveying office. As a rule, it costs up to 60 EUR.The cadastral map is available at Municipal cadastral office to obtain, in which the property is located. There, it is possible to apply for the map informally by e-mail, fax, or post, or to appear in person. In order to request a cadastral map, the location description must be provided. This can be done, for example, via the address, the Land register sheet number or that parcel identifier take place. When ordering through the cadastre office, a billing address is also required.

Are there differences between a cadastral map and a development plan?

Yes. They exist. While the cadastral map shows the boundaries and buildings, a Zoning plan die Areas that may be built on and which areas are to be kept clear. The basis for the creation of a development plan is in turn the cadastral map. Thus, the planning area can be fully represented. The potential developability of a plot of land cannot be directly derived from the cadastral map. When selling real estate, we deal as Real estate agent with the question of developability. Because this is crucial for the value and thus the purchase price.

The building regulations or the Federal Building Code govern the developability of the property. Only these sources contain legally binding information. Owners who Sale of a plot of land in Munich or surrounding area planning, can contact us and we will be very happy to professional real estate valuation create. This applies to both developed and undeveloped land.

What are the differences between a site plan and a cadastral map?

Site plan and cadastral map are not identical. To obtain a building permit, a site plan and a cadastral map, among other things, must be submitted. The site plan is created on the basis of the cadastral map. The surveying engineer prepares a for each property individual site plan at which also a boundary survey includes. In contrast, the Cadastral map less detailed, however, it offers a true-to-scale representation of a property.

Numerous details can be found in the site plan, for example regarding the owner and land register entry, changes in terrain elevation, as well as existing and planned construction. The cadastral map exclusively shows parcels with parcel numbers and their boundaries as well as the buildings. Issued building permits, site plans, and cadastral maps should be safely kept by owners. After all, these are important documents that are not only needed when selling a property.

Why is the cadastral map so important when selling real estate?

It is so important because it also to the Real estate appraisal is used. Anyone who wants to sell their property must know its value. This does not only result from the Object state along with the Equipment, but also the Location determine the selling price. If the property is in a good location, it can achieve a higher selling price than if it is located in a less sought-after area. If the property's location is in high demand, the selling price can be many times higher.

However, often even the street is enough to increase or decrease the selling price. The cadastral map allows potential buyers to check whether the property is located near an access road.

Thus is the cadastral map official basis for the Real estate transactions, for the Mortgaging of real estate and the Granting of credit for construction projects. In spatial planning, the preparation of development plans is unthinkable without it. The cadastral map also ensures that all legal measures following the planning process, such as land readjustments and expropriations, can be carried out.

The cadastral map is also important for real estate valuation. The valuation is not simple and requires experience and expertise. Therefore, not only the valuation of the house is important, but also the valuation of the plot of land. This valuation is incorporated into the overall assessment and ultimately determines the selling price of the property including the land.

Important terms in the context of the cadastral map

The cadastral map work contains all information used for the mathematical definition of parcel boundaries and survey points. This information is recorded in the form of coordinate lists or survey sketches. A special feature of the cadastre is the Subdivision of municipal territories (public-law corporation) in cadastral districts (cadastral zones), areas, and parcels.

The municipal territory is formed by the totality of the parcels of land that belong to the municipality under applicable law. The district comprises contiguous groups of land parcels.

Who wants to inspect the cadastral map must contact the competent cadastral office or contact the real estate office. It is not advisable to conclude a plot purchase agreement without having taken a look at the map beforehand. Depending on the settlement density, it is produced in scales of 1:500, 1:1000, or 1:2000.

Digital information system for cadastral maps

The content of the real estate cadastre is relatively uniform across the various states of the Federal Republic. In all federal states, the official real estate cadastre was converted as part of digitalization and is now available in automated or. digitalized form before. With this change, the growing demands of spatial and urban planning as well as the needs of business and administration were met.

The basic data of this Real Estate Cadastre Information System (ALKIS) – , which is the name of the geoportal in Bavaria, also form the basis for various geographic information systems.

The capabilities for information provision, evaluation, and updating have been significantly improved through digitalization. For example, the Automated Real Estate Map (ALK) – also known as the Digital Cadastral Map (DFK) – created a digital information system that converted all cadastral maps into a digital, data-processing-compatible format. This makes obtaining a map excerpt in the appropriate scale faster and easier.

The cadastral offices or surveying offices are responsible for the establishment and continuation of the real property cadastre and the surveys required for this purpose. In addition to the cadastral or surveying offices, publicly appointed surveyors are responsible as recognized surveying authorities for property surveys.

Conclusion on the cadastral map

On the cadastral map, interested parties can see exactly, how the properties are distributed. Furthermore, prospective buyers can see whether the property is connected to an access road. If this is not the case, it influences the market value and has a negative impact on the selling price. The cadastral map also shows the Outlines of buildings recorded. This already offers insights into the property's characteristics in advance.

In addition to its function as proof of location, the cadastral map is also of crucial importance for the valuation of the property. Meanwhile, cadastral maps are increasingly being digitized to meet today's requirements. One advantage of this is that scales can be adjusted more flexibly and the map can be updated more easily afterwards.

To adequately evaluate a property and its associated land, the cadastral map is an indispensable tool. Only in this way can prospective buyers be given comprehensive and expert advice. Whoever is a buyer wants to inform themselves precisely about the property in advance. The cadastral map is an important aid. Only in this way can the most important data be read out in advance.