Division literally means “separation”. In land registry and cadastral transactions, the process of dividing a real estate into more than one piece in accordance with zoning legislation is called “division”.

In other words:
It is the process of dividing a plot or land into more than one new parcel within the framework of appropriate plans and projects while it is registered as a parcel in the land registry.

When is a Division Required?

•   The division process is usually carried out in the following cases:
• When a large plot of land is intended to be sold to more than one person,
• When a real estate in common ownership is intended to be divided among the partners,
• When construction is to be carried out and a separate title deed is planned for each building,
• When a distinction needs to be made in agricultural lands due to inheritance or sale. 

How is the Subdivision Process Done? 
The subdivision process is carried out in the following steps:

• Application is made to the municipality or the provincial special administration.
• A separation sketch (plan) is prepared by the surveying engineer.
• The municipality's zoning and urban planning unit examines this plan.
• If it complies with the zoning legislation, approval is given.
• New parcels are registered at the land registry with the approved subdivision plan.

Required Documents

• Title deed
• Scale plan of the real estate
• Development status certificate
• Subdivision plan prepared by a surveying engineer
• Consent (if necessary) Photocopies of ID
• Official approval from the municipality or special administration

Things to Consider

• In order for the real estate to be subdivided, it must comply with the zoning plan.
• Each parcel must meet the minimum size requirement after subdivision.
• A permit may be required from the Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry to subdivide agricultural lands.
• A separate title deed is issued for each new parcel after the subdivision process.

Result
The subdivision process is very important, especially in matters such as land investment, construction projects and inheritance sharing. During the process, it is necessary to work in coordination with institutions such as the municipality, cadastre and land registry office. In order to carry out this process correctly and completely, it is recommended to get support from a surveying engineer or relevant experts.