Finance Minister Yassine Jaber chaired a meeting of land registry directors from across Lebanon to address challenges facing property transactions, particularly the severe disruptions in Mount Lebanon that have caused significant delays.
After listening to the officials’ concerns, Jaber stressed that “serving citizens fairly must be the top priority, away from any exploitation by brokers or intermediaries.” He underscored that land registries are among the state’s core revenue sources, noting: “We must change the current reality so that citizens are treated with respect, their transactions are handled efficiently, and brokers are prevented from deceiving or extorting them.” He announced he will issue a circular targeting the widespread presence of such brokers.
The minister revealed that modernization is underway, with plans to procure new digital systems through EU and World Bank grants, allowing many services to move online. He asked each registry head to submit a detailed report outlining staff shortages, resources, and needs to improve service delivery.
Jaber also highlighted steps to ease overcrowding by relocating certain registry offices, including separating the Chouf and Aley departments from Baabda, and transferring registries in Jezzine and Tyre back to their local jurisdictions.
He concluded by affirming his commitment to sustained cooperation with registry officials: “The will to improve is there, and together we will succeed in addressing these challenges.”
After listening to the officials’ concerns, Jaber stressed that “serving citizens fairly must be the top priority, away from any exploitation by brokers or intermediaries.” He underscored that land registries are among the state’s core revenue sources, noting: “We must change the current reality so that citizens are treated with respect, their transactions are handled efficiently, and brokers are prevented from deceiving or extorting them.” He announced he will issue a circular targeting the widespread presence of such brokers.
The minister revealed that modernization is underway, with plans to procure new digital systems through EU and World Bank grants, allowing many services to move online. He asked each registry head to submit a detailed report outlining staff shortages, resources, and needs to improve service delivery.
Jaber also highlighted steps to ease overcrowding by relocating certain registry offices, including separating the Chouf and Aley departments from Baabda, and transferring registries in Jezzine and Tyre back to their local jurisdictions.
He concluded by affirming his commitment to sustained cooperation with registry officials: “The will to improve is there, and together we will succeed in addressing these challenges.”
