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Buying property in Turkey as a foreigner
Pre-purchase legal due diligence, contracts and representation at the land registry for foreigners buying a home, land or commercial property in Turkey.
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- Review of the title register: attachments, mortgages, injunctions and other annotations
- Zoning status, occupancy permit and condominium ownership checks
- Restrictions on foreign ownership (reciprocity, military and security zones, area limits)
- Drafting and reviewing promissory sale and sale agreements
- Representation at the land registry transfer under a power of attorney
- Lease, eviction and condominium disputes
How the process works
01
Due diligence
We check the title record, zoning status, debts and whether the property can be sold to a foreigner.
02
Contract
We draft a contract that protects your payment schedule and delivery terms, or review the seller’s draft.
03
Title transfer
We handle the valuation report, fees and appointment, and represent you at the land registry.
04
After the transfer
We assist with utility subscriptions, property tax and service-charge records and, if needed, a lease agreement.
Documents usually required
The exact list depends on your country and your matter and is prepared at the first consultation.
- ▸ Passport with sworn Turkish translation
- ▸ Turkish tax number
- ▸ Passport photographs
- ▸ Valuation (appraisal) report
- ▸ Power of attorney (if we represent you at the land registry)
Frequently asked questions
Can every foreigner buy property in Turkey?+
Citizens of most countries can. There are, however, restrictions such as the reciprocity principle, military and security zones, and area limits per person and per district. We check these before you buy.
Do I need to attend the title transfer in person?+
No. We can represent you at the land registry under a power of attorney executed at a consulate or before a notary with an apostille. If you attend yourself, a sworn interpreter must be present for buyers who do not speak Turkish.
What is the most commonly overlooked risk?+
Attachments and mortgages on the title, buildings without an occupancy permit, and whether the seller is actually authorised to sell. Our due diligence reports on all of these in writing.
This page is general information, not legal advice. Legislation and practice may change; your specific situation is assessed at the first consultation.
Let us review your matter together
We can start by correspondence or an online meeting from abroad, and meet in person at our Istanbul and Bodrum offices. We reply with translation support; a sworn interpreter attends consultations.
0216 766 56 52info@hgavukatlik.com
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