What happened
During an open dialogue with entrepreneurs, Construction Minister Sherzod Khidyatov stated that citizens must verify a property’s registration with the Construction Inspectorate before purchasing a home. He stated that all 24 areas of the Ministry of Construction’s work have been fully digitized and integrated into the “Transparent Construction” (Shaffof Qurilish) platform, where inspectors track the progress of construction projects.
Property registration confirms the legality of the construction. Failure to register poses a risk to the buyer.
Why is this important
Housing construction remains one of the most sensitive areas: cases of illegal or chaotic construction have led to disputes, delays in commissioning, and financial losses for citizens. A digital control system mitigates these risks by ensuring transparency and direct access to information about each project. Automatic comparison of projects with the master plan eliminates violations at the documentation stage.
Numbers and facts
- 24 areas of the Ministry of Construction’s activities have been fully digitized and connected to the Shaffof Qurilish system.
- Inspectors monitor the progress of construction at all sites daily.
- Tashkent’s master plan for 2045 has been integrated into a single electronic platform.
- The system automatically rejects projects that do not comply with the general plan (in terms of area, number of floors, etc.).
- The following are not subject to registration:
- residential properties up to 2 floors and with an area of ≤ 500 sq. m;
- non-residential properties with an area of ≤ 300 sq. m.
Context
Before the introduction of digital tools, the market was plagued by chaotic development and insufficient enforcement of urban planning regulations. The new electronic system, launched approximately 20 days ago, aims to ensure transparency, prevent violations of the general plan, and increase public trust in the construction sector.
