Cadastral Data Posting in Rethymno: What Property Owners Need to Know

Why is this check important?

Reviewing your cadastral data is not just a formality. It is a practical step in protecting your property rights. Errors in the property description, ownership details, legal rights, or plot boundaries can create issues later, especially in cases of sale, transfer, inheritance, parental gift, or future development. Correcting any mistakes within the official deadline can help avoid more complex, time-consuming, and costly procedures at a later stage. This is particularly relevant for owners who live outside Crete or abroad. Since the review can be completed online, property owners do not necessarily need to be physically present in Rethymno to check their records.

Which areas are affected?

The cadastral publication concerns areas within the following municipalities:

• Agios Vasileios

• Amari

• Anogeia

• Mylopotamos

• Rethymno

The affected communities include, among others, Agia Galini, Spili, Melampes, Myxorrouma, Sellia, Amari, Gerakari, Fourfouras, Anogeia, Perama, Panormo, Margarites, Melidoni, Pigi, Prinos, Kyrianna, Roustika, and many other communities across the Regional Unit of Rethymno. If you own property in one of these areas, it is worth checking whether and how your property has been recorded in the posting data.

Where is the cadastral office?

The competent cadastral office is located at:

Old National Road Rethymno–Chania, Violi Charaki area, Atsipopoulo, 74100

The office is open on weekdays from 08:30 to 16:30, and on Wednesdays from 08:30 to 20:30.

For areas in the Municipalities of Agios Vasileios and Amari, owners can contact: Tel.: 216 8007065, email: [email protected]

For areas in the Municipalities of Rethymno, Mylopotamos, and Anogeia, owners can contact: Tel.: 28310 29705, email: [email protected]

A useful step for property owners in Rethymno

The publication of cadastral data is an opportunity for property owners to make sure their real estate has been recorded correctly. The deadline of 30 June 2026 is specific, so it is better not to leave this check until the last moment. For anyone who owns property in Rethymno, especially in one of the affected communities, this is the right time to review the cadastral information, confirm that the details are accurate, and request corrections where needed. Taking action now can help ensure that your property remains properly registered and protected for future use, sale, transfer, or inheritance.

Who Can Help You?

A lawyer should handle this, ideally the one who completed the initial registration, as they will already have a clear understanding of the case and easy access to the legal documents and property details. Otherwise, another lawyer should review all relevant documents and carry out the necessary checks.