Taichung City Announces Over NT$10 Billion in Unclaimed Inherited Real Estate
The Taichung City Land Administration Bureau announced a three-month public notice starting April 1st for 4653 plots of land and 594 buildings, valued at approximately NT$10.98 billion, that have not undergone inheritance registration since 2015. Heirs are urged to complete registration to avoid government management and potential public auction under the Land Law.
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The Taichung City Land Administration Bureau initiated a three-month public announcement from April 1st to June 30th, targeting inherited real estate from 2015 (ROC year 115) that remains unregistered. This initiative covers 4653 land plots and 594 buildings, associated with 1490 deceased individuals, with an estimated total value of NT$10.98 billion based on 2015 land values. Director Zeng Guojun highlighted that delays in inheritance registration often stem from legal unfamiliarity or family disputes. According to the Land Law, properties unregistered for over a year post-inheritance, and unclaimed after a three-month public notice, will be managed by the government for 15 years. Subsequent failure to register leads to public auction by the National Property Administration, Ministry of Finance, with proceeds held for 10 years before reverting to the national treasury. The bureau advises heirs facing collective registration difficulties to appoint a representative to register for "co-ownership" to prevent auction and safeguard family assets. Professional assistance from land administration agents, lawyers, or notaries is recommended for complex cases.