How to Verify a Property Developer in Alanya Before You Sign

Connect the developer's company identity to the actual parcel, offered apartment and project documents, then turn unresolved discrepancies into specific questions before committing.

By Oktay Kayaalp, CEO8/11/20264 min read
How to Verify a Property Developer in Alanya Before You Sign

How to Verify a Property Developer in Alanya Before You Sign

Before shortlisting a developer's apartment in Alanya, decide whether the company has supplied enough evidence to identify who is offering what. Request a document pack connecting the contracting company, parcel, apartment and project records. Keep attractive finishes and sales promises in a separate column from verified information.

For a foreign buyer comparing projects remotely, the useful output is a short discrepancy list: what matches, what remains unexplained and who will check it. Neither a polished brochure nor a collection of official-looking documents guarantees an accurate offer.

Match the contracting company before judging its reputation

Ask for the full company name proposed for the contract, its registry identifiers and the identity of the proposed signatory. Compare these with the reservation paperwork and any payment instructions. Where the marketing brand, landowner, contractor and seller differ, request a written explanation of each party's role.

The Türkiye Trade Registry Gazette provides company-name searches and company notices; viewing announcements requires sign-in. Use it to investigate identity differences. A matching name does not establish financial capacity, project completion or authority to sign this transaction.

Ask the person reviewing the contract to identify the evidence supporting the signatory's role. Record unresolved differences explicitly rather than accepting “same group” as a complete explanation.

Connect the offered apartment to the parcel and project file

The TKGM public parcel service is a starting point for location and parcel identifiers; it does not provide owner-name searches. Compare the supplied identifiers with the proposed location, then arrange the appropriate separate record checks.

Use Turkish terms as document and field labels. Ada and parsel identify the block and parcel fields to compare. Bağımsız bölüm identifies the independent-unit reference to reconcile with the apartment being offered. Ask for an explanation if the showroom number, plan number and document reference differ.

For a document described as a takyidat record, ask the land registry office what access or authorization applies. Give the transaction reviewer a specific task: identify the property covered, explain the entries and investigate any proposed release arrangements. Continue with the title-record questions in How to Check a Turkish Tapu Before Buying in Alanya.

Keep permit scope, title classification and physical condition separate

Alanya Municipality's planning department is an official contact for project, permit and occupancy-document enquiries. Present the actual documents and identifiers when asking which records cover the proposed apartment and relevant parts of the development.

Treat yapı ruhsatı as the building-permit document label and yapı kullanma izin belgesi, often called iskan, as the occupancy-document label. Ask the department to clarify their scope, revisions and any discrepancy with the offered layout. Do not assume an identical document arrangement for every property.

Record title classification separately; use Kat Mülkiyeti and Kat İrtifakı: Alanya Buyer Checks to organize those questions. Commission a suitably qualified engineer to define a separate physical inspection scope. Avoid treating either a title label or permit paperwork as the engineer's conclusion. The occupancy-document checklist in Iskan in Alanya: Check the Occupancy Documents Before Buying provides a related reading path.

Compare evidence using the same checklist for each developer

Evidence requestedDifference to investigateWho should answer
Contracting-company detailsBrand and legal name differCompany representative and contract reviewer
Parcel and apartment referencesSales plan uses another identifierSeller, registry office and project professional
Permit and occupancy documentsDocument scope does not clearly match the offerPlanning department
Completed reference projectDeveloper's claimed role is unclearDeveloper, supported by project records
Written commercial promisesBrochure and proposed contract differContract reviewer; tax adviser for tax claims

Visit a reference development where practical. Compare visible finishes with the specifications you are considering, and ask which company performed the work. Treat a pleasant visit as an observation, not proof of another project's delivery prospects. If a tax exemption is advertised, request its supporting explanation for transaction-specific examination by a tax adviser.

Resolve a mismatch before letting the showroom decide

Illustrative scenario: A buyer likes a furnished apartment in a new Alanya development. The brochure names a familiar brand, but the reservation form names another company and the plan uses a different apartment label. The buyer requests a written company-role explanation and a marked plan connecting the offered apartment to the document references. The unresolved items stay visible while the buyer compares another project.

Gather the property file before committing

Send Ogenus the listing and request the actual company, parcel, unit and project documents available for it. Use a shared question list with named respondents and supporting records. Before signing or paying, decide which unresolved items prevent you from proceeding and what evidence would answer them.

Sources

  1. TOBB: Türkiye Trade Registry Gazette
  2. TKGM: Parcel Query service
  3. Alanya Municipality: Planning and Urban Development Directorate

Frequently Asked Questions

Does a company-registry match establish that a developer will complete the project?

No. Use the match for company identity. Request separate evidence of the company's role in reference projects and have the proposed obligations examined against the actual contract.

What should I do if apartment numbers differ between documents?

Request a marked reconciliation showing each identifier and its source. Ask the relevant registry or planning contact to clarify the official references before relying on the salesperson's explanation.

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