The Land Registry (Spain)

The Land Registry of Spain (Registro de la Propiedad) is a public institution that records and guarantees the legal ownership and rights over real estate properties. It provides official documentation of property titles, encumbrances, and legal statuses, helping prevent disputes and ensuring security in property transactions. The registry also reflects changes like sales, transfers, or mortgages, offering transparent, reliable information for buyers, sellers, and lenders. It operates alongside the Cadastre (which details property boundaries and land use), collectively supporting property legal certainty and informing land management in Spain.