What is the role of the notary (notaris) when buying a house?

The notary (notaris) is legally required to transfer ownership and register your mortgage in the Netherlands. They draw up and execute the deed of transfer (leveringsakte) and the mortgage deed (hypotheekakte), check the title, settle the payment, and register the sale in the Land Registry (Kadaster). As the buyer you usually choose your own notary.

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