Plot divisions and cadastral surveys

In addition to a plot division, plot parcelling and property definition, you can apply for the following procedures:

• Plot partitioning
• Land exchange in connection with plot parcelling
• Purchase of a part of a plot in connection with plot parcelling

You can apply for these procedures via the same channels as plot parcelling.

The composition of a plot division and plot division possibilities are affected by factors such as:

• detailed plan markings and regulations pertaining to the plot division area
• the amount of permitted building volume used and remaining in the plot division area
• the locations of buildings in the area (e.g. fire safety distances)
• the possibilities of arranging transport connections and technical maintenance.

To begin with, a plot formed in the plot division process must be such that it can be used to construct a building with normal walls that conforms to the detailed plan regulations and the permitted building volume and has additional building rights.

For more information, see the instructions: Plot division and estimate service (finnish) (PDF)

A plot division estimate is a map drawing that can also be used in the sales brochure, deed, partition or distribution of estate process of a real estate or parcel of land, as well as in a division and easement contract as an attachment map. The plot division estimate does not obligate the landowners to apply for a plot division change.

The plot parcelling procedure involves:

• inspecting the old boundaries and building new boundary markers for the plot in the terrain if necessary
• holding a procedure meeting if necessary, with the necessary parties invited to attend by the cadastral procedure engineer
• establishing the necessary easements, such as transport connection and utility easements.

Minutes and a plot map are drawn up regarding the procedure. After the parcelling procedure, the plot is entered into the real estate register.

The requirements for plot parcelling are:

• a plot division conforming to the detailed plan currently in force
• that the owner has registered ownership of all the real estates or parcels of land that will comprise the plot in accordance with the plot division
• that the different easements established for the plot area do not pose an obstacle.

If the area of the plot established in the plot division is the same as the area of the old plot, the plot can be entered into the real estate register with certain requirements without fieldwork in less than a month with the real estate register holder’s decision (plot registration). You can apply a for plot registration the same way as for plot parcelling, but you must select ‘plot registration’ as the procedure being applied for. The registration process is subject to a fee in accordance with the cadastral survey tariff in force.

Boundary demarcation involves establishing and confirming the location of the boundaries and, if necessary, building new official boundary markers in the terrain to replace lost ones. The procedure is carried out at a procedure meeting to which all parties whose rights are affected are invited. After that, the boundaries are entered into the real estate register.

1. In a detailed plan, land is divided into units based on their intended use. The detailed plan and detailed plan regulations provide for the volume, placement and method of construction.
2. Public areas designated in the detailed plan (street, market square, park, hazardous area, water area, etc.) are separated for the City in a public area parcelling procedure. The public areas are entered into the real estate register as real estates.
3. A block is divided into building sites, i.e. plots, with a plot division procedure. The plot division is a plan drawn up onto a map that determines the surface areas, boundaries and transport connections of the plots.
4. A plot is formed into real estates with a plot parcelling procedure. It involves marking the boundaries of the plot in the terrain and establishing the legal registration conditions of the plot. A building can be built on a plot entered into the real estate register.
5. The location of the building is marked in the terrain. Once the foundation of the building is complete, the location will be checked. A completely built plot is thus fully developed land.
    

• Cadastral survey application / Plot division application / Parcelling application (in Finnish, PDF) (Link leads to external service)  
• Plot division approval form (in Finnish, PDF) 
• Plot parcelling approval form (in Finnish, DOCX) (Link leads to external service)  
• City of Helsinki municipal register information request form (in Finnish, PDF) (Link leads to external service)  
• Easement contract and attachment map template (in Finnish, PDF) 
• Easement survey approval (in Finnish, DOCX)  (Link leads to external service)  

City survey services are subject to a fee. 

See all the fees:

City survey price list (in Finnish, PDF)(Link leads to external service)

You can apply for a plot division or cadastral surveys, ask for advice with a service request and submit documents electronically in the Lupapiste service(Link leads to external service) .

How to start and ask for advice in Lupapiste

1. Register when using the service for the first time. After that, you can log in with your email address and password.
2. Select “Kysy neuvoa” (‘Ask for advice’) or “Tee hakemus” (‘Submit an application’) in the upper right corner of the page.
3. Enter the address or real property unit identification number of the site.
4. Select “Kiinteistötoimitukset ja tonttijaot” (‘Cadastral surveys and plot divisions’).
5. Select the appropriate application type:
   • select “Tonttijako” (‘Plot division’) if a plot division is to be changed or is missing entirely
   • select “Kiinteistönmuodostus” (‘Real estate formation’) if the plot division is in order and you are only applying for plot parcelling or registration
   • select “Rasitetoimitus” (‘Easement survey’) if you are only applying for the establishment/changing/removal of easements
   • select “Rajankäynti ja muut kiinteistönmääritykset” (‘Boundary demarcation and other property definitions’) if you are only applying for a cadastral procedure concerning a boundary or boundary marker(s), for example.
6. Select either “Kysy neuvoa” (‘Ask for advice’) or “Tee hakemus” (‘Submit an application’).
   • When you select ‘Submit an application’, you can enter the actual application information and add the necessary attachments. 
   • When you select ‘Ask for advice’, you can ask experts for details regarding the site or application type without submitting an actual application.
7. “Hankkeen kuvaus” (‘Project description’): Fill out the appropriate sections in the “Kohteena oleva kiinteistö” (‘Real estate in question’) and “Tonttijako” (‘Plot division’) menus.
   • In the ‘Plot division’ section, specify what kind of plot division you are applying for. Mention any plot division estimates or previous negotiations with Real Estate Formation experts.
8. Parties: enter the information requested in the “Osapuolet” (‘Parties’) tab. You can authorise other persons. If there are several applicants, you can invite other applicants to the same form. Enter the information of the payer(s) of the plot division application.
9. “Suunnitelmat ja liitteet” (‘Plans and attachments’): add the necessary attachments, such as a plot division estimate, negotiation memo, illustrative image of the plot and/or reservation decision.

Linking applications

1. Once you have submitted a plot division application, you can link other application types to one application with the “Hae kiinteistönmuodostusta” (‘Apply for real estate formation’) function.
2. Select “Luo kiinteistönmuodostushakemus” (‘Create a real estate formation application’).

Need help with using Lupapiste?

See the Lupapiste user instructions(Link leads to external service) for instructions for registering and logging in, creating a new application or a service request, changing a service request into a permit application or submitting an application, among other things.

You can request technical support for using Lupapiste with a support request form(Link leads to external service) .