Partitioning is a modern way to dissolve the joint ownership of a real property unit

Joint ownership is often a functioning way to own a real property unit, but if you want to dissolve the joint ownership, it can be done. In the background, there is often an owner's wish to get a piece of land for themselves, which they can look after and use as they please and which they can sell if they want.

GeoE3 publishes the first Data Integration Platform

GeoE3 is now able to show the first data integration platform on how a vital connection between existing and emerging national, regional and cross-border digital services can look like.

Electronic property transactions increasing

Last year, the number of electronic property transactions increased by half from the previous year. Electronic transactions are quick, easy, responsible and affordable in the National Land Survey of Finland’s (NLS) Property Transaction Service.

Demarcation along the Finland–Norway border commenced

The appointed demarcation committee has started its activities along the border between Finland and Norway. The demarcation will be completed in 2025 at the latest.

Apartment ownership can also be registered during summer

The processing time of apartment ownership registrations has decreased significantly at the National Land Survey of Finland (NLS). Currently, solutions can be received within eight days on average after receiving the application.

Mirjam Bilker-Koivula appointed as Professor of Practice at Aalto University

The gravity expert brings her expertise and cooperation network to Aalto's students.

New methods produce data on forest resources

The forest database already contains data on more than 100 million trees in Finnish forests. The interpretation of individual trees enables more accurate data on forest resources than conventional grid- and pattern-based methods.

How does land surveying work?

Land surveying began in Finland in the 17th century. The need for surveying has not disappeared over the centuries – we still need to know where roads, fields, forests, plots and properties are located. Surveying tools have evolved and the work has become more automated.

Location Innovation Hub to be established in Finland

The goal is to support companies and society at large in using geospatial data, especially in the areas of the built environment, bioeconomy, transport and welfare.

Drones to compete in challenging delivery tasks

Can a drone deliver a package from land onto a boat? Can a drone be operated out of sight? These kind of challenges competitors will face at the Drone Tournament.