The National Assembly has adopted an amendment to the Real Estate Cadastre Act (ZKN-A), introducing simplified cadastral procedures, reduced bureaucracy, and enhanced digital connectivity between institutions. The reform enables faster property registration, greater independence for surveyors, a new authorization system for land valuation, and stronger integration between the cadastre and the land register.

Its primary objective is to improve transparency, increase efficiency, and accelerate the digitalization of Slovenia's real estate records management system.

Less Bureaucracy and Faster Procedures

One of the key changes introduced by the amendment is the simplification of replacement construction procedures. It will now be possible to remove an existing building from the cadastre and register a new one simultaneously, significantly reducing administrative complexity.

The collection of personal data will also become more efficient, as information about property owners will be obtained automatically from official registers, eliminating the need for additional documentation.

Greater Independence for Surveyors

Surveying companies will gain direct access to the cadastral information system, allowing them to independently obtain the documents required to prepare cadastral surveys. This will shorten processing times and reduce reliance on the Surveying and Mapping Authority of the Republic of Slovenia as an intermediary.

A New Land Valuation Authorization System

The amendment also introduces a new authorization system for land valuation professionals. Authorization will be based on examinations, mandatory training, and inclusion in a public register of certified professionals.

The Surveying and Mapping Authority will oversee compliance with the new system and will have the authority to revoke authorizations in cases of irregularities.

Stronger Integration with the Land Register

Another important improvement is the enhanced electronic connectivity between the cadastral information system and the land register. The cadastre will now provide direct access to registered annotations, including restrictions related to unauthorized construction and other legal limitations affecting properties.

Alignment with Spatial Planning Legislation

The amendment further aligns the Real Estate Cadastre Act with other legislation, particularly in the field of spatial planning. It introduces updated rules for parcel marking, boundary modifications, and specific exceptions for court-prepared surveys.

In certain planned spatial developments, the marking of regulated boundaries may be postponed for up to five years.

A Step Toward a Fully Digital Cadastre

The ZKN-A amendment represents another important milestone in the digital transformation of Slovenia's cadastral system. The modernized procedures are expected to make property registration faster, more transparent, and more user-friendly for property owners, surveyors, architects, municipalities, investors, and other stakeholders.

With this reform, Slovenia moves another step closer to achieving a fully digitalized, efficient, and transparent real estate records management system.

Source: Media N24