Introduction -- The Digital Transaction: A Core Procedure of the Economy -- Service Innovation: Strong Impact on the Economy and Society -- German situation: an inspiring example -- The Property Cadastre in the Context of Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI) -- Land Register -- A View on German Property Market Transparency -- International situation: a look beyond the German border -- Cadastre and Land Registration in Europe -- International Situation: A political Need Worldwide -- Geo-Information in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia -- Mortgaging: an important link to the economy Public Disclosure Requirements of Trust with Security Rights over Real Property in an European Comparison -- Property Finance Based on Covered Bonds and Sukuk: Requirements in Respect of Legal Certainty of Property Rights -- Workshop 1: Security and Efficiency -- Workshop 2: Replication Strategies -- Final remark.

Research points out the key principles and best practices that are necessary for installing a functional and effective real estate transaction system. Especially for societies who are just about to build up a real estate market information system in their own country this is very interesting. They can learn from Germany's experience. As experiences in countries like Germany show transactions can be accelerated through digital services and thus be made more cost-efficient. They are creating financial resources and leading to progressive process innovations. Demand for information for security rights over real estate is increasing. The legally secured documentation of real estate is essential for a successful operation of property transaction.