Senate approves Catastral and Registry Harmonization Law with rejection of opposition
The Mexican Senate has passed the General Harmonization of Cadastre and Registration Law, despite opposition from the opposition parties. The law aims to unify property registration systems across the country, which has been a contentious issue due to discrepancies between federal and state systems. This move is seen as part of broader efforts to modernize land administration and reduce bureaucratic inefficiencies. However, critics argue that the law could lead to increased costs for property owners and potential legal challenges.
Mexico's Senate approved without amendments the new National Law for Strengthening and Harmonizing Land Registry and Property Registration, despite warnings from opposition lawmakers that it could lead to higher property taxes. The law was initially proposed by President Claudia Sheinbaum with the aim of unifying, digitizing, and connecting municipal land registries and property registration systems nationwide. According to the legislation, information on land, homes, and buildings will no longer be fragmented or outdated. It establishes the creation of a Unique Catastral Key, a unique identification number for each property in the country, similar to the national ID code CURP but specific to properties. The law also proposes linking land registry data with the Public Property Registration system through a Unique Catastral and Registration Certificate, using the Unique Key and the official property folio. Additionally, it creates the Municipal Catastral Platform and the Public Property Registration Platform, which will allow users to consult georeferenced digital maps, conduct online procedures, and make electronic payments using the digital identity Llave MX. The bill passed in the Senate on Wednesday with 69 votes in favor from Morena, the Green Party, and the Labor Party, and 32 against from PAN, PRI, and Citizens' Movement. Opposition senators warned that while the law itself does not include provisions for increasing property taxes, the update of the assessed value of properties could result in higher tax payments. They argued that the continuous updating of the land registry is one of the law’s objectives, with articles 7, 8, and 16 assigning the Digital Transformation Agency the responsibility of overseeing the timelines for updates and requiring local authorities to keep their mapping and base maps current through the Municipal Catastral Platform. Supporters of the law stated that an updated land registry provides municipalities with better tools for urban planning and strengthens local administration. In the legislative report, committees emphasized that harmonization should ensure that assessed values progressively reflect the realities of the real estate market.
The Mexican Senate has approved a new property tax law without amendments, maintaining existing provisions. The opposition warns that this could lead to increased property taxes, which they refer to as 'predialazo.' This term suggests concerns over potential financial burdens on property owners. The approval indicates continued support for current fiscal policies related to land and property taxation.
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The Mexican Senate has passed the General Harmonization of Cadastre and Registration Law, despite opposition from the opposition parties. The law aims to unify property registration systems across the country, which has been a contentious issue due to discrepancies between federal and state systems. This move is seen as part of broader efforts to modernize land administration and reduce bureaucratic inefficiencies. However, critics argue that the law could lead to increased costs for property owners and potential legal challenges.
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