Real Estate and Title Deed Transactions

Since 2012, foreign nationals no longer need to show that their home country grants Turkish citizens the same right before buying property in Turkey — the reciprocity requirement was removed. That doesn’t mean the door is fully open: the law still sets certain limits by location and by how much land a person can hold, and those limits can be adjusted by the competent authority, so we share the current figures during a consultation. Below, we walk through each stage separately — the title deed process itself, the valuation report, the preliminary sales contract, and what follows after the transfer.

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Title Deed Process for Foreign Buyers The title deed process for a foreign buyer starts with a check on whether the property sits within a military or security zone, followed by booking an appointment at the land registry office. Property Valuation Report A valuation report is an official study that documents a property’s current market value through an independent body, and it’s requested by the land registry office when a foreign national is the buyer. Preliminary Sales Contract A preliminary sales contract lets both sides commit to a binding promise before the actual title transfer takes place, and it has to be drawn up before a notary to have legal effect. Post-Purchase Taxes and Utilities Once the title transfer is complete, a new owner takes on a set of follow-up obligations: registering for property tax with the relevant municipality, arranging or taking over the mandatory earthquake insurance (DASK), transferring the electricity, water, and gas accounts into their own name, and clarifying the dues situation under the building’s management plan, if one exists.

Who It’s For

Foreign individuals planning to buy a residence, workplace, or land in Turkey

We check together whether any location-based limits apply based on your nationality.

Foreign-capital companies looking to acquire real estate in Turkey

Company acquisitions fall under a different legal framework than individual purchases.

Those who want to complete the purchase from abroad through a representative

The process can be carried out remotely with a notarised power of attorney.

Those weighing a property purchase for investment, residence, or citizenship purposes

The specific conditions for citizenship-linked investment are covered on a dedicated page.

Process Steps

  1. 01

    Initial Assessment

    Within 1 day

    We plan the process together based on your nationality, the property type, and your purpose.

  2. 02

    Property and Document Review

    Varies by case

    The property’s legal status is checked, including the military/security zone query.

  3. 03

    Title Deed Transfer

    Depends on appointment

    We cover the appointment, signature, and registration stages in detail on a separate page.

  4. 04

    Post-Transfer Guidance

    In the period following registration

    We plan the next steps for tax, insurance, and utility obligations.

Not sure whether your situation fits this process?

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Frequently Asked Questions

The reciprocity requirement was removed, but some exceptions can still apply depending on nationality and location; we check your situation together.

Residential units, workplaces, and land can all be considered; acquiring land may additionally require a development project.

Yes, the law sets limits by person and by area; since these can be adjusted by the competent authority, we share the current figures during a consultation.

Yes, acquisitions by foreign-capital companies fall under a separate set of rules; we review your situation together.

No, acquiring property on its own doesn’t grant citizenship; we cover the conditions for citizenship by investment on a dedicated page.

Yes, the process can be handled from abroad with a notarised power of attorney; we cover the details on our title deed process page.

This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

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