What does a Turkish notary do and who hires him?

When you are going to buy a house in Alanya and the surrounding area, you will most likely come into contact with a notary. What exactly is a 'noter' and what does he or she do? And who is responsible for hiring a notary? In this article you will read everything you need to know about a Turkish notary when you want to buy a house in Alanya.

A notary in Turkey is a public officer with whom you come into contact with all kinds of matters when you live in Turkey. This can be affairs like buying an apartment or villa, but also settling inheritance legalities. When a legal contract is drawn up, signed and stamped by a notary, the authenticity and legality of the document are assured.

As mentioned before, a Turkish notary handles all kinds of procedures and documents, including drawing up the sales contract for the sale of real estate, also known as the transfer. Another legal duty of a notary is to provide all the necessary information about the real estate contract that you will sign. The notary must ensure that you understand what you are signing. That is why sworn translators are often hired when selling real estate to foreigners. They translate exactly what the notary explains when signing the sales contract.

Nevertheless, a notary does not have to guide you through the entire purchase process and they do not provide private consultations to discuss your specific situation when buying real estate in Alanya. Notaries in Turkey work with a predetermined price and do not charge an amount per hour, as is often the case in Europe. The notary's fee consists mainly of taxes such as stamp duty, etc.

How do I choose a notary to help me with the purchase of real estate?

Usually the same notary is used by the buyer and seller and Home Catcher can help you choose a notary. Nevertheless, there are home buyers who want to hire a notary by themselves to obtain information. In addition, you can choose to hire a legal advisor, although the costs are often higher. Even if you decide to bring a second notary with you, you should be aware that the purchase process can take longer as a result. It is possible that both notaries work in their own way, which can create complications.

Notaries are independent and have their own office, which means they can offer a public service that costs the government nothing or little. The government does determine the amount of the service costs, as described above.

Buying real estate in Alanya is quite an undertaking and the necessary paperwork has to be arranged, often involving a notary. One of our Home Catcher real estate agents is happy to help you find your dream home and also during the purchase process, which of course takes place via a notary and the cadastre. View our real estate properties directly on our website, or contact us for more information.