“Real estate registration” is a term used in the field of real estate and property law to refer to a governmental or administrative entity responsible for recording and documenting real estate transactions. This entity stores records and documents related to property ownership and transactions. The concept of real estate registration has a long history in Egypt, dating back to Roman times when formal procedures were used to transfer property ownership. Over time, these procedures evolved, and in modern times, they are regulated by various laws and regulations, including the Egyptian Civil Code and specific real estate registration laws.
The Egyptian legal system has gone through several stages of development in the field of real estate registration. One significant milestone was the introduction of the Real Estate Registration Law of 1923, which emphasized the importance of registering property rights. This law was followed by the Real Estate Organization Law of 1946 and the Real Estate Registry Law of 1964.
The Real Estate Registry Law of 1964 is considered the latest law governing real estate registration in Egypt. It introduced several important changes, including the requirement to record inheritance rights to avoid any disruption in the property’s ownership sequence. Under this law, any property right must be registered to serve as proof and to ensure compliance with tax and property-related fees.
Understanding the various real estate laws and regulations, such as the Real Estate Registry Law of 1964 and the Civil Code, is crucial for lawyers dealing with real estate matters in Egypt. These laws govern property ownership, transactions, and the legal procedures related to real estate registration.
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The procedures before the Real Estate Registration Offices are of great importance in proving and safeguarding various rights. Therefore, our office has dedicated a highly competent team to handle various procedures before the Real Estate Registration Offices and notary offices to serve our clients. These procedures are essential and require precision. Lawyers must be diligent in these procedures to ensure that they are carried out correctly, free from any legal flaws that could affect the process and the legal position of the client.
A lawyer must ensure that the procedures are executed correctly to avoid any legal errors that could impact the client’s legal status. We have a team of highly skilled lawyers with extensive experience in property registration procedures before the Real Estate Registration Offices, whether involving Egyptian or foreign nationals. These procedures include registering mortgages, verifying the validity and enforceability of contracts, and registering lease agreements, all of which must be done legally. Even lawsuits related to registered properties must be properly linked to the registered contract.
Real estate registration procedures are numerous and complex, and they are necessary to protect the rights of individuals and companies. Only a lawyer with knowledge of real estate law and the associated procedures can carry out these procedures effectively.
There are many procedures that the law requires to be registered with the Real Estate Registration Office, including, for example:
- Registering contracts of voluntary sale.
- Registering a claim for the validity and enforceability of the contract.
- Registering a judgment confirming the validity and enforceability of the contract.
- The registration of the deceased’s inheritance.
- Registering requests for real estate financing guarantee records.
- Registering the will.
– And other procedures that require legal registration in front of the Real Estate Registry.
