Crete's ongoing land registry (Ktimatologio) process has raised concerns among local property owners and farmers who fear losing legal rights to their land or agricultural subsidies if their properties are not correctly registered. The Greek national cadastre requires all landowners to formally declare and document their properties, and incomplete or disputed registrations can result in ownership complications. For farmers, incorrect cadastral records can also affect eligibility for EU agricultural subsidies. This issue primarily affects Cretan residents and property owners rather than visitors. Tourists planning to purchase property or invest in Crete should ensure they work with a qualified local lawyer and notary to verify that any property has a clean, verified cadastral record before signing any agreement.