Land Survey Authority (Lantmäteriet)
What does it mean?
Lantmäteriet is the authority responsible for Sweden's property register, maps, and geographic information. The agency handles title registrations (lagfart), property formation (subdivision, amalgamation), and mortgage deeds. All property transactions in Sweden pass through Lantmäteriet.
For the housing market, Lantmäteriet plays a central role by providing property data used in valuations, credit assessments, and real estate services. Through the Min fastighet (My Property) service, property owners can view details about their property. Lantmäteriet also operates geodata services including map search and place names, and sells map data to businesses and authorities.
Key Points
- Handles title registration (lagfart) — costs 1.5% of the purchase price
- Maintains the property register with information on all properties in Sweden
- Performs cadastral procedures — subdivision, amalgamation, and boundary determination
- Provides maps and geodata via lantmateriet.se
- Min fastighet service gives owners access to information about their property
Practical Tip
Use Lantmäteriet's Min fastighet service to check property information. When buying property, apply for title registration within three months of taking possession to avoid late fees.