The Swedish cadastral system is so special and successful because;

The cadastral survey;

• delivers real properties that are complete with different kind of attribute, like roads, sewage etc.
• improves the division of land and ensures fragmentation of land is avoided.
• assures the applicant has a sustainable investment for the future.
• guarantees that land is managed in an efficient manner in accordance with land policies.
• real property division goes hand in hand with the land use.

The process;

• The land surveyor is responsible for the whole process and often carries out all activities himself. This makes the cadastral process easy to understand for the interested party and it alleviates the need to involve any legal experts or other consultants.

The databases;

• The information is updated, comprehensive and well used in the society. This makes the market economy function.

The legislation;

• New, sharp, unique legislation has been introduced in the cadastral field during the last 30 years and the cadastral surveyors responsibility has extended.

Although we consider the Swedish cadastral system to be successful, we also realise that there is a danger for its survival! When different benchmarking projects are comparing different aspects, it is difficult to highlight what the systems stand for and what kinds of products are delivered. Can an alternative concept, like the Swedish, survive in Europe although it is simple, smooth and successful?
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