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Enes Nergiz Law Office

Property Lawyer in Alanya for International Buyers and Owners

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A property lawyer in Alanya can independently examine the seller,
title deed, registered restrictions, contractual terms, payment
structure and transfer documents before a buyer commits substantial
funds. Legal assistance may also be required after a purchase where
title has not been transferred, the property differs from what was
promised, a deposit is withheld or another party claims rights over the
property. Ownership of real estate in Türkiye is created and evidenced
through the official land registry process; a private sales promise or
payment receipt is not automatically the same as registered
ownership.

Enes Nergiz Law Office assists international clients from its
physical office in Alanya. Attorney Enes Nergiz is registered with the
Antalya Bar Association under registration number 6281. Communication is
available in English, and interpreters can be arranged where the
transaction or official procedure requires one.

An estate agent, developer, seller, bank, notary, municipality and
Land Registry each performs a different function. None of them
automatically acts as the buyer’s independent legal adviser. A
transaction can look commercially attractive while still containing
legal risks: the seller may lack authority; the unit may be mortgaged or
attached; the contractual description may not match the registered
property; essential promises may remain outside the written agreement;
or the payment schedule may leave the buyer exposed before transfer.

The review should therefore connect four elements: the person
selling, the property shown in official records, the obligations written
in the contract and the proposed movement of money. Where a company or
representative signs, corporate records and signing authority also
require examination.

Depending on the transaction, the work may include:

  • checking the registered owner and the legal description of the
    property;
  • examining mortgages, attachments, usufruct rights, annotations and
    other registered limitations;
  • reviewing the seller’s or representative’s authority;
  • comparing the title record with the property, project and
    contractual description;
  • reviewing reservation forms, sale agreements, payment schedules and
    refund provisions;
  • identifying conditions that should be completed before payment or
    transfer;
  • documenting furniture, specifications, delivery obligations and
    promised facilities;
  • coordinating the legal steps of the Land Registry appointment;
    and
  • assessing whether a power of attorney is appropriately limited for
    the intended transaction.

A lawyer’s review does not replace a technical survey, valuation,
earthquake assessment, tax advice or municipal engineering review. These
may need to be coordinated with licensed professionals when
relevant.

Problems after a property
transaction

Disputes may concern failure to transfer title, hidden registered
restrictions, double sales, defective authority, delayed delivery,
material deficiencies, additional payment demands, cancellation, deposit
recovery or unauthorised use of a power of attorney. The appropriate
route depends on the evidence and legal relationship. It may involve a
formal notice, negotiation, mandatory mediation where applicable,
consumer or civil litigation, provisional protection, enforcement
proceedings or a combination of measures.

Early evidence preservation is important. Buyers should retain the
signed contract and annexes, bank records, receipts, advertisements
relied upon, floor plans, messages, photographs, delivery reports, title
documents and the identity details of every person or company that
received money.

Alanya property context

Alanya transactions frequently involve overseas buyers, resale
apartments, off-plan projects and documents prepared in more than one
language. A buyer living abroad should decide in advance how original
documents, sworn translations, tax-number procedures, bank transfers and
representation will be handled. The office may coordinate Turkish-law
steps from Alanya, while foreign tax, succession or matrimonial-property
questions may require advice in the client’s home jurisdiction.

Documents useful for an
initial review

  • passport and contact details;
  • title deed copy or complete property information;
  • reservation form, sale agreement and annexes;
  • payment receipts and bank transfer records;
  • seller, developer and intermediary details;
  • power of attorney, if one exists;
  • correspondence and advertisements relied upon; and
  • a chronological summary of the transaction.

Frequently asked questions

Can a lawyer guarantee that a property has no
risk?
No. Legal due diligence identifies and evaluates information available
from documents, official records and the circumstances reviewed.
Technical, financial and future market risks require separate
assessment.

Is a notarised contract the same as a title
deed?
No. Contractual rights and registered ownership are distinct. The legal
effect of a document depends on its form, content and registration
status.

Can the purchase be handled through a power of
attorney?
Many steps can be performed through a valid power of attorney, but its
wording, scope, translation and formal validity should be checked
carefully.

What if I already paid but did not receive
title?
The contract, payment evidence, project status, seller’s assets and
limitation or procedural periods should be reviewed without delay before
selecting a remedy.

Official reference: General Directorate of Land Registry and
Cadastre
Information notice: This page provides general
information about Turkish law. It is not legal advice for a specific
transaction or dispute.