Be careful when buying real estate: What the land register reveals - and where you should look closely. The land register plays a crucial role when buying a property.
It contains information about the owner and possible encumbrances on the property. If a property purchase has to be financed with a loan, banks require security in return. If borrowers can no longer pay the installments, the bank has access to the property and, if in doubt, can foreclose on it to get the missing money.