Rewritten Title:
“4 Million Properties in Iran Lack Title Deeds – Government Takes Action to Resolve Ownership Challenges”
Government Addresses Property Ownership Challenges
Iran’s Deputy of Property Affairs at the National Land Registry Organization announced that approximately 4 million properties across the country still lack official title deeds, posing legal and economic challenges.
Key Challenges and Reforms
Speaking at a ceremony in Lorestan Province, Safdar Keshavarz highlighted two major issues: unregistered properties and informal property transfers, which have led to complications such as unclear ownership, fraud, and money laundering.
To tackle these problems, the government has enacted two key laws in recent years:
- The Land Survey Law – Ensuring accurate property boundaries.
- The Mandatory Registration Law – Streamlining ownership documentation.
Progress in Land Registration
Keshavarz reported significant progress:
- 99% of national lands have been surveyed, with deeds issued.
- 77% of agricultural lands (11.6 million hectares out of 15 million) now have completed surveys.
- 76% of urban and rural properties have registered deeds, with efforts underway to convert remaining paper-based records into digital titles.
Modernizing Property Transactions
The government is also cracking down on informal real estate transactions, barring unauthorized brokers from handling contracts. Additionally:
- 800 out of 1,450 municipalities now operate electronically.
- Rural administrations are being upgraded to digital systems for efficiency.
Next Steps
Authorities are prioritizing:
- Finalizing pending property deeds for the 4 million unresolved cases.
- Expanding digital registration to all municipalities and rural offices.
This initiative aims to strengthen legal ownership rights, reduce fraud, and enhance transparency in Iran’s real estate sector.
Note: The rewritten article maintains the original message while presenting it in a structured, engaging format suitable for an international audience, with a focus on governance and policy improvements.