Operational, Publication, Preliminary: the stages of the Cadastre
The country's cadastral survey did not happen everywhere at once — each area is at a different stage. The stage determines how “final” the data you see is.
Προκαταρκτικά — Preliminary (purple on the map)
An early stage of the survey: parcel boundaries have been formed from processing the declarations, but have not yet passed public review. Descriptive data (use, ownership) is usually not yet available.
Ανάρτηση — Publication (yellow on the map)
The survey data is posted publicly so that owners can check it and file any correction requests or objections within the prescribed deadlines. This is the critical stage for catching errors before they become final.
Λειτουργούν — Operational (blue on the map)
The area has an operational Cadastre: the first registrations have been recorded and the competent Cadastral Office now keeps the sheets and diagrams. Changes (transfers, encumbrances, etc.) are registered there.
Frequently asked questions
When can I file an objection?
During the display (ανάρτηση) stage, within the deadline set for that area.
What does it mean that an area is 'operating'?
First registrations have been recorded and are now kept by the competent cadastral office; the data is final.
Are boundaries final on preliminary base maps?
No. On preliminary base maps boundaries are early and may still change.