English-speaking lawyers in Alanya

Alanya on the Turkish Riviera has a sizeable community of British, Scandinavian, German and Russian homeowners, many of whom bought apartments off plan. When a developer stalls or a title deed is delayed, they turn to English-speaking lawyers in Alanya.

Property work dominates. A lawyer can check the tapu record at the land registry, review a sales contract and follow up on habitation certificates. Residence permits, called ikamet, are handled by the migration authority and renewals can get tricky. Inheritance is another frequent topic, since Turkish rules on reserved shares may apply to property located in Turkey.

An avukat must be registered with a bar association, here the Antalya Bar, and the national Union of Turkish Bar Associations lists members. Court proceedings take place in Turkish, so translations are usually certified through a notary. Before giving a power of attorney, ask English-speaking lawyers in Alanya exactly what it covers. Many English-speaking lawyers in Alanya agree a fixed fee for a single purchase. Compare the firms below and contact them directly.