Buying property in Algeria: what you need to know

Verifying the title deed

Before any purchase, verify that the seller is indeed the legal owner. Check the land title at the relevant land registry. Verify the absence of mortgages, seizures, or ongoing disputes. Always insist on a price 100% declared to the notary — refuse any partial "off the books" payment.

Steps of the transaction

The fees

Notary fees between 2 and 5% of the price, registration fees, and land registry fees.

From abroad

Power of attorney drawn up at the Algerian consulate in your country of residence, recognized directly by Algerian notaries. Non-residents benefit from tax exemptions on certain transactions.