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land register
An official, public register in which the legal status of plots of land is documented. It contains, in particular, information about owners, size, location, and encumbrances such as mortgages or rights of way.
Vor dem Hauskauf ist es unerlässlich, einen Blick in das Grundbuch zu werfen.
Before buying a house, it is essential to take a look at the land register.
The word is made up of 'Grund' and 'Buch' (book). Here, 'Grund' stands for 'Grund und Boden' (land and property) or 'Grundstück' (plot of land). So it is literally a book about plots of land.
Alle wichtigen Informationen zum Grundstück stehen im Grundbuch.
All important information about the property is in the land register.
Important phrases are 'im Grundbuch stehen' (to be listed in the land register), 'etwas ins Grundbuch eintragen lassen' (to have something entered in the land register), and 'einen Auszug aus dem Grundbuch anfordern' (to request an extract from the land register). You need these sentences when buying or selling real estate.
Der neue Eigentümer wird nächste Woche ins Grundbuch eingetragen.
The new owner will be entered in the land register next week.
'Grundbuch' (land register) is a technical term from law and administration. You will mainly hear or read this word in the context of real estate, notaries, and government offices.
Der Notar prüft den Eintrag im Grundbuch.
The notary checks the entry in the land register.