Land

Definition

A plot of land is a precisely defined part of a territory designated for agricultural or construction purposes. Every plot must have its own boundary. The boundary of a plot is determined by boundary points.

Land Registration

Land is recorded in the Real Estate Cadastre. If a plot is not registered in the cadastre, it cannot be legally disposed of.

Plots are registered in the cadastre as “C” register parcels or “E” register parcels. The difference between C and E parcels is often confusing, even for people familiar with this field. The main reason lies in the historical origin of the land, which can cause complications.

“E” register parcels are so-called historical parcels that were divided and recorded during the Austro-Hungarian period. Tracing the original documentation is often problematic. Many records no longer exist, and determining the actual boundary of an “E” register parcel is quite challenging.

“C” Register Parcel

A “C” register parcel is a plot of land shown on the cadastral map and physically separated from other plots by a boundary – an ownership boundary (fence, boundary markers), the boundary of another type of land (arable land, garden, built-up area), an administrative boundary, or the boundary of a built-up municipal area.

“E” Register Parcel

An “E” register parcel is a plot whose boundary has generally not been preserved in the field. To determine its exact location, it is necessary to have it surveyed by a geodetic engineer, or in some cases to prepare a geometric plan to restore the original parcels. These are parcels that were recorded in the cadastre during the Austro-Hungarian period.

Types of Land

To better navigate the cadastre and understand land classifications, the following types of land are distinguished:

• arable land,
• hop fields,
• vineyards,
• gardens,
• orchards,
• permanent grassland,
• forest land,
• water areas,
• built-up areas,
• courtyards and other areas.