In Malta, a notary is a public official - not simply a legal adviser to one side - who carries out title searches, drafts the promise of sale and final deed, and registers the transfer with the Public Registry. Notaries are regulated and generally don’t compete on price; see Stamp Duty & Buying Costs for typical notary fees.
Notary
A public official in Malta responsible for property title searches, drafting the promise of sale and final deed, and registering the transfer.