Easements in the Cadastre: what they are and how to see them on the map
An easement (δουλεία) is a real right over someone else's property. The most common is a right of way: the right of one property's owner to pass through a neighbouring parcel to reach their own. Other examples: the passage of pipes, drawing water, or a ban on building in favour of a neighbouring property.
Why it matters
An easement “follows” the property, not the owner — it is transferred with it. In a sale, the existence of an easement over the parcel (or in its favour) affects the use and often the value. That is why easements are also mapped spatially on cadastral diagrams, as polygons inside parcels.
How to see them on kaek.app
On the map, turn on the “Easements” button: the area's registered easements appear with a green dashed outline over the parcels. Hovering over one shows the easement number, the parcel's KAEK and the registration date.
Frequently asked questions
Does an easement reduce a property's value?
It can, depending on its type and extent. A right of way or utility crossing burdens the parcel and is worth checking before buying.
Do easements show on the map?
Registered cadastral easements appear in the parcel details. Some easements, however, arise only from the title deeds.
What is an easement of way?
The right to pass through another parcel, usually to give access to a landlocked property with no road frontage.