Consolidation of land plots
Land merger is a process whereby two or more plots that share common boundaries are merged into one. This procedure is relevant for both legal entities and individuals who wish to optimize the use of land, increase its total area or reduce the number of title documents.
Grounds for combining land plots
Plots may be combined for various reasons, including:
- Efficient use of land. Reducing the number of boundary lines can facilitate development or other business activities.
- Optimization of cadastral records. Fewer cadastral units simplify the management of land assets.
- Registration of ownership. If different plots belong to the same owner, merger allows you to obtain one document for the entire area.
Basic requirements for land merger
The procedure for combining land plots is regulated by the Land Code of Ukraine and other regulatory acts, such as the Law of Ukraine “On the State Land Cadastre” and DBN B.2.1-1-2006 “Earthworks. Procedure for the consolidation and demarcation of land plots”. Key requirements for merger:
- Adjacency of plots. The merged plots must have common boundaries.
- Single owner. All land plots to be merged must belong to the same owner.
- Common purpose. The plots must have the same designated purpose, which is indicated in the cadastral records. If the purpose is different, it must be changed to the same type before merging.
The procedure for combining land plots
The merger procedure includes several stages:
- Ordering land management documentation. First, you need to contact a certified land surveyor or land management organization to develop a land management project.
- Development of a land management project. Specialists prepare the relevant documentation confirming the legality of the land merger. It is important that the project must comply with the State Building Code and other construction standards.
- Submission of documentation to the state cadastre. After preparing the project, it must be submitted to the State Land Cadastre for registration of changes. Here, the land plots are assigned a new cadastral number.
- Obtaining a new extract from the State Register of Property Rights. After successful registration of the changes, the owner receives a new document confirming the ownership of the newly merged plot.
Legal nuances
According to the law, after the merger, the previous cadastral numbers of the plots become invalid, and the new land plot receives one cadastral number. This means that the previous title documents become invalid, and a new extract from the property rights register must be obtained.
Special cases
Sometimes it can be difficult to merge land plots if there are buildings or other real estate objects on one of the plots. In this case, the rights to these objects must also be taken into account. In addition, if the plots have different designated purposes, the procedure for changing the designated purpose of the land plot must be carried out in accordance with the requirements of the Land Code of Ukraine before merging.
Advantages of contacting GlobalBud Ukraine specialists
The procedure of land merger requires in-depth knowledge of land legislation and detailed documentation. Errors at the stage of preparation or registration can lead to delays or even refusal to merge plots.
The specialists of GlobalBud Ukraine have extensive experience in conducting such transactions and are ready to provide a full range of services – from consulting to full support of the land merger process. By contacting us, you get professional assistance and a guarantee that all actions are in compliance with the current legislation.
If you are interested in land merger or other legal services in the field of land relations, please contact GlobalBud Ukraine – we will help you to solve any issues quickly and efficiently!
