The new law 5322/2026 amends article 199 of the Spatial and Urban Planning Code (Law 5306/2026), introducing a special framework for the conversion of existing buildings into residences to strengthen the housing stock. Basic Settings & Exceptions Within planning / settlements: Change of use to residential is permitted by exception even if prohibited by applicable land uses. For buildings with deviations from building conditions (which were granted until 31/12/2025), a prior p

Under the provisions of Law 5197/2025 and the new legislative initiative of the Ministry of Justice (Special Secretariat for Alternative Dispute Resolution), the scope of land registry mediation is being expanded. The regulation enables citizens to correct, out of court, land registry entries for properties designated as “owner unknown” in cases where ownership rights are asserted on the basis of acquisitive prescription. According to official data, in 72% of the land registr

The institution of building factor transfer (M.S.D.) is undoubtedly the most troubled institution of Urban Planning Law in our country, since for four decades its operation has not even been achieved despite the occasional attempts of the legislator that have remained ineffective to date. It is recalled first of all that the M.S.D. constitutes a type of compensation for owners, whose properties are affected by environmental regulations (e.g. listed properties) or urban planni