What is the Urban Land Register and What Does It Contain?

The Urban Land Register is an essential document for any property in Portugal. Issued by the Tax and Customs Authority (AT), this register contains detailed information about the property and is often required in purchase and sale processes, bank financing applications, and energy certification.

What is the Purpose of the Urban Land Register?

The Urban Land Register serves several functions, including:

• Identifying the fiscal status of the property;
• Being a fundamental document for ownership transfer processes;
• Serving as the basis for calculating the IMI (Municipal Property Tax);
• Supporting bank financing and property valuation processes;
• Being one of the necessary documents for the property’s Energy Certification.

How to Obtain the Urban Land Register?

The register can be obtained free of charge through the Finance portal by any taxpayer who owns the property. To do this, simply access the website of the Tax and Customs Authority (AT) and check the properties associated with your NIF.

Contents of the Urban Land Register

The Urban Land Register includes several essential pieces of information about the property, including:

1. Owner Identification
   • Name and NIF of the property holder(s).
2. Property Identification
   • Location of the property (full address);
   • Parish, municipality, and district where it is situated;
   • Registry article and fraction (if applicable).
3. Technical and Descriptive Data
   • Type of property use (residential, commercial, etc.);
   • Construction and footprint areas;
   • Year of registration in the matrix.
4. Tax Patrimonial Value (VPT)
   • VPT is the basis for calculating IMI and is determined according to the type of property, location, age coefficient, among other factors.
5. Assessment History
   • Information on changes in the property’s value over the years.
6. Tax Charges
   • Indicates if there are any fiscal debts or taxes associated with the property.

Importance of the Urban Land Register in Energy Certification

In the process of Energy Certification, the Urban Land Register is essential as it provides information about built areas and property typology, which determines the ADENE fee to be paid during the Energy Certification process.

Conclusion

The Urban Land Register is a fundamental document for property owners and buyers. Understanding its content is essential to ensure proper fiscal and legal management of real estate assets. If you need support with energy certification, rely on the specialists at Engenatura for efficient and quality services!

Contact us through the form on our website (www.engenatura.pt) or call us at +351 931 639 885. We are here to help!