diff --git a/Clarinet.toml b/Clarinet.toml
index 2570733..c6c4daa 100644
--- a/Clarinet.toml
+++ b/Clarinet.toml
@@ -1,21 +1,19 @@
 [project]
-name = "BitEstates"
-description = ""
+name = 'BitEstates'
+description = ''
 authors = []
 telemetry = true
-cache_dir = "./.cache"
-
-# [contracts.counter]
-# path = "contracts/counter.clar"
-
+cache_dir = './.cache'
+requirements = []
+[contracts.property-registry]
+path = 'contracts/property-registry.clar'
+clarity_version = 3
+epoch = 3.1
 [repl.analysis]
-passes = ["check_checker"]
-check_checker = { trusted_sender = false, trusted_caller = false, callee_filter = false }
+passes = ['check_checker']
 
-# Check-checker settings:
-# trusted_sender: if true, inputs are trusted after tx_sender has been checked.
-# trusted_caller: if true, inputs are trusted after contract-caller has been checked.
-# callee_filter: if true, untrusted data may be passed into a private function without a
-# warning, if it gets checked inside. This check will also propagate up to the
-# caller.
-# More informations: https://www.hiro.so/blog/new-safety-checks-in-clarinet
+[repl.analysis.check_checker]
+strict = false
+trusted_sender = false
+trusted_caller = false
+callee_filter = false
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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+++ b/README.md
@@ -0,0 +1,147 @@
+# BitEstates - Decentralized Property Registry
+
+A blockchain-based real estate documentation system leveraging Stacks Layer 2 infrastructure for secure title management and Bitcoin-compliant record keeping.
+
+## Overview
+
+BitEstates revolutionizes property registration through a decentralized smart contract system that combines Bitcoin's security with Stacks L2 efficiency. This solution enables immutable audit trails, standardized metadata management, and granular access controls for real estate assets.
+
+## Key Features
+
+- **Immutable Title Records**: Cryptographic proof of ownership anchored to Bitcoin
+- **L2 Efficiency**: Low-cost transactions with Bitcoin finality through Stacks
+- **Document Versioning**: Maintain historical records of property modifications
+- **Standardized Metadata**:
+  - 64-character title strings
+  - 128-character descriptions
+  - 10-tag classification system
+- **Granular Access Control**: Permission-based document viewing system
+- **Automatic Audit Trails**: Block-height timestamped registrations
+
+## Technical Specifications
+
+### Data Structures
+
+#### Estate Registry Entry
+
+```clarity
+{
+  title: (string-ascii 64),
+  owner: principal,
+  file-size: uint,
+  registration-block: uint,
+  description: (string-ascii 128),
+  tags: (list 10 (string-ascii 32))
+}
+```
+
+#### Viewing Permissions
+
+```clarity
+{
+  entry-id: uint,
+  viewer: principal
+} => {
+  access-allowed: bool
+}
+```
+
+### System Constants
+
+| Constant             | Value     | Description                 |
+| -------------------- | --------- | --------------------------- |
+| registry-admin       | tx-sender | Contract deployer           |
+| registry-entry-count | uint      | Total registered properties |
+
+## Core Functions
+
+### 1. Property Registration
+
+**Function:** `register-property`
+
+Registers new property with system-enforced metadata standards:
+
+- Title: 1-64 ASCII characters
+- Document Size: 1 byte - 1GB
+- Description: 1-128 ASCII characters
+- Tags: 1-10 tags (32 chars max each)
+
+```clarity
+(register-property
+  "123 Main St"
+  2048
+  "Residential 3BR/2BA"
+  ["residential", "single-family"])
+```
+
+### 2. Property Updates
+
+**Function:** `update-property`
+
+Owner-only modification of property details:
+
+```clarity
+(update-property
+  123
+  "123 Main St - Renovated"
+  4096
+  "Updated 4BR/3BA layout"
+  ["renovated", "modern"])
+```
+
+### 3. Ownership Transfer
+
+**Function:** `transfer-property`
+
+Secure ownership reassignment:
+
+```clarity
+(transfer-property 123 'SP3NEWOWNER000000000000000000000000000)
+```
+
+### 4. Property Deletion
+
+**Function:** `delete-property`
+
+Owner-initiated registry removal:
+
+```clarity
+(delete-property 123)
+```
+
+## Access Control
+
+| Action   | Permission Required      |
+| -------- | ------------------------ |
+| Register | None (open registration) |
+| Update   | Current Owner            |
+| Transfer | Current Owner            |
+| Delete   | Current Owner            |
+
+## Error Codes
+
+| Code | Description       | Trigger Conditions          |
+| ---- | ----------------- | --------------------------- |
+| u300 | Admin restriction | Unauthorized admin action   |
+| u301 | Missing entry     | Invalid property ID         |
+| u302 | Duplicate entry   | ID collision                |
+| u303 | Invalid metadata  | Title/desc format violation |
+| u304 | File size error   | Document >1GB or 0-size     |
+| u305 | Access denied     | Unauthorized modification   |
+| u306 | Ownership error   | Non-owner action attempt    |
+| u307 | Visibility error  | Restricted document access  |
+| u308 | Tag error         | Invalid tag format/quantity |
+
+## Governance
+
+- **Immutable Admin**: Contract deployer set as permanent `registry-admin`
+- **Metadata Standards**: Enforced through runtime validation
+- **Upgrade Path**: Future versions via new contract deployment
+
+## Contributing
+
+1. Fork repository
+2. Create feature branch (`git checkout -b feature/improvement`)
+3. Commit changes
+4. Push to branch
+5. Open Pull Request
diff --git a/contracts/property-registry.clar b/contracts/property-registry.clar
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+;; BitEstates: Decentralized Property Registry on Stacks L2
+;; 
+;; Summary: Blockchain-based real estate documentation system offering 
+;; secure title management, immutable audit trails, and Bitcoin-compliant
+;; record keeping through Stacks Layer 2 infrastructure.
+;;
+;; Description: A next-generation property registry solution leveraging
+;; Bitcoin's security model and Stacks L2 smart contracts for decentralized
+;; title management. Implements granular access controls, document versioning,
+;; and standardized metadata schemas while maintaining compliance with
+;; blockchain-based property recording standards.
+
+;; System Governance Constants
+
+(define-constant registry-admin tx-sender)
+(define-constant err-admin-only (err u300))
+(define-constant err-item-not-found (err u301))
+(define-constant err-item-already-exists (err u302))
+(define-constant err-invalid-title (err u303))
+(define-constant err-invalid-document-size (err u304))
+(define-constant err-unauthorized-access (err u305))
+(define-constant err-not-property-owner (err u306))
+(define-constant err-visibility-restricted (err u307))
+(define-constant err-tag-format-invalid (err u308))
+
+;; Track total registry entries
+(define-data-var registry-entry-count uint u0)
+
+;; Core Registry Storage
+
+;; Primary data store for property documents
+(define-map estate-registry
+  { entry-id: uint }
+  {
+    title: (string-ascii 64),
+    owner: principal,
+    file-size: uint,
+    registration-block: uint,
+    description: (string-ascii 128),
+    tags: (list 10 (string-ascii 32))
+  }
+)
+
+;; Permission management for document access
+(define-map viewing-permissions
+  { entry-id: uint, viewer: principal }
+  { access-allowed: bool }
+)
+
+;; Utility & Validation Functions
+
+;; Checks if entry with given ID exists
+(define-private (entry-exists (entry-id uint))
+  (is-some (map-get? estate-registry { entry-id: entry-id }))
+)
+
+;; Validates property tag format requirements
+(define-private (valid-tag (tag (string-ascii 32)))
+  (and
+    (> (len tag) u0)
+    (< (len tag) u33)
+  )
+)
+
+;; Validates the entire set of property tags
+(define-private (validate-tags (tag-list (list 10 (string-ascii 32))))
+  (and
+    (> (len tag-list) u0)
+    (<= (len tag-list) u10)
+    (is-eq (len (filter valid-tag tag-list)) (len tag-list))
+  )
+)
+
+;; Checks if principal is the owner of a property record
+(define-private (owns-entry (entry-id uint) (viewer principal))
+  (match (map-get? estate-registry { entry-id: entry-id })
+    entry-data (is-eq (get owner entry-data) viewer)
+    false
+  )
+)
+
+;; Gets document size for specified entry
+(define-private (get-document-size (entry-id uint))
+  (default-to u0
+    (get file-size
+      (map-get? estate-registry { entry-id: entry-id })
+    )
+  )
+)
+
+;; Registry Management Functions
+
+;; Registers a new property document in the system
+(define-public (register-property 
+  (property-title (string-ascii 64)) 
+  (document-size uint) 
+  (property-details (string-ascii 128)) 
+  (property-tags (list 10 (string-ascii 32)))
+)
+  (let
+    (
+      (next-id (+ (var-get registry-entry-count) u1))
+    )
+    ;; Input validation checks
+    (asserts! (> (len property-title) u0) err-invalid-title)
+    (asserts! (< (len property-title) u65) err-invalid-title)
+    (asserts! (> document-size u0) err-invalid-document-size)
+    (asserts! (< document-size u1000000000) err-invalid-document-size)
+    (asserts! (> (len property-details) u0) err-invalid-title)
+    (asserts! (< (len property-details) u129) err-invalid-title)
+    (asserts! (validate-tags property-tags) err-tag-format-invalid)
+
+    ;; Create the property record
+    (map-insert estate-registry
+      { entry-id: next-id }
+      {
+        title: property-title,
+        owner: tx-sender,
+        file-size: document-size,
+        registration-block: stacks-block-height,
+        description: property-details,
+        tags: property-tags
+      }
+    )
+
+    ;; Set initial access permissions
+    (map-insert viewing-permissions
+      { entry-id: next-id, viewer: tx-sender }
+      { access-allowed: true }
+    )
+
+    ;; Update counter and return success
+    (var-set registry-entry-count next-id)
+    (ok next-id)
+  )
+)
+
+;; Updates property information for an existing entry
+(define-public (update-property 
+  (entry-id uint) 
+  (new-title (string-ascii 64)) 
+  (new-size uint) 
+  (new-details (string-ascii 128)) 
+  (new-tags (list 10 (string-ascii 32)))
+)
+  (let
+    (
+      (entry-data (unwrap! (map-get? estate-registry { entry-id: entry-id }) err-item-not-found))
+    )
+    ;; Validate ownership and input parameters
+    (asserts! (entry-exists entry-id) err-item-not-found)
+    (asserts! (is-eq (get owner entry-data) tx-sender) err-not-property-owner)
+    (asserts! (> (len new-title) u0) err-invalid-title)
+    (asserts! (< (len new-title) u65) err-invalid-title)
+    (asserts! (> new-size u0) err-invalid-document-size)
+    (asserts! (< new-size u1000000000) err-invalid-document-size)
+    (asserts! (> (len new-details) u0) err-invalid-title)
+    (asserts! (< (len new-details) u129) err-invalid-title)
+    (asserts! (validate-tags new-tags) err-tag-format-invalid)
+
+    ;; Update the property record with new information
+    (map-set estate-registry
+      { entry-id: entry-id }
+      (merge entry-data { 
+        title: new-title, 
+        file-size: new-size, 
+        description: new-details, 
+        tags: new-tags 
+      })
+    )
+    (ok true)
+  )
+)
+
+;; Transfers property ownership to another principal
+(define-public (transfer-property (entry-id uint) (new-owner principal))
+  (let
+    (
+      (entry-data (unwrap! (map-get? estate-registry { entry-id: entry-id }) err-item-not-found))
+    )
+    ;; Verify caller is the current owner
+    (asserts! (entry-exists entry-id) err-item-not-found)
+    (asserts! (is-eq (get owner entry-data) tx-sender) err-not-property-owner)
+
+    ;; Update ownership
+    (map-set estate-registry
+      { entry-id: entry-id }
+      (merge entry-data { owner: new-owner })
+    )
+    (ok true)
+  )
+)
+
+;; Removes a property record from the registry
+(define-public (delete-property (entry-id uint))
+  (let
+    (
+      (entry-data (unwrap! (map-get? estate-registry { entry-id: entry-id }) err-item-not-found))
+    )
+    ;; Ownership verification
+    (asserts! (entry-exists entry-id) err-item-not-found)
+    (asserts! (is-eq (get owner entry-data) tx-sender) err-not-property-owner)
+
+    ;; Remove the property record
+    (map-delete estate-registry { entry-id: entry-id })
+    (ok true)
+  )
+)
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/tests/property-registry.test.ts b/tests/property-registry.test.ts
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@@ -0,0 +1,21 @@
+
+import { describe, expect, it } from "vitest";
+
+const accounts = simnet.getAccounts();
+const address1 = accounts.get("wallet_1")!;
+
+/*
+  The test below is an example. To learn more, read the testing documentation here:
+  https://docs.hiro.so/stacks/clarinet-js-sdk
+*/
+
+describe("example tests", () => {
+  it("ensures simnet is well initalised", () => {
+    expect(simnet.blockHeight).toBeDefined();
+  });
+
+  // it("shows an example", () => {
+  //   const { result } = simnet.callReadOnlyFn("counter", "get-counter", [], address1);
+  //   expect(result).toBeUint(0);
+  // });
+});