Legal assistance in the registration of real estate documents in Turkey
Description
Legal Assistance in Real Estate Registration Procedures in Turkey
Registration of ownership of an immovable property is an extremely important process as it grants formal and full rights to the owner.
Proper registration prevents future legal problems.
**With which document is the right of ownership verified? - What is TAPU?
After the ownership of the real estate is registered, the buyer is given TAPU.
TAPU is a document issued by the Land Registry Directorate of Turkey that officially confirms the right of ownership on immovable property.
**Types of title deeds
🔴 Red TAPU
It is given for land or independent sections on which there is a building:
Housing
Shop
Office
Apartment
🔵 Blue TAPU
Issued for immovable properties with no structure on it:
Field
Land
Vineyard/garden
Requirements for Title Deed
In order for the TAPU to be issued, the conditions set out in Turkish legislation must be met:
There should be no harassment, mortgage, annotation or tax debt on the immovable property
There should be no legal restrictions on the immovable property
✔ SKAN (Building Use Permit) must be available
*If there is no SHKAN, there may be problems with water/electricity subscription or other official transactions.
Title deed records must be accurate and complete
All historical records of the immovable must be checked
All of these items must be examined both before and on the day of the sale.
An experienced real estate lawyer reviews all official records and ensures that the process goes smoothly.
**What Information is Included in the Title Deed?
A TAPU document contains the following information:
Open address of the immovable
Photograph of the owner of the immovable (if available)
Cadastral record information
Nature of the immovable
Square meter of land
Property type
Title deed (cadastral) value of the immovable
Information of previous owners
Information of the new owner
Date of sale
Previous title deed registration number
New title deed registration number
Signature of the authorized officer and seal of the Land Registry Office
How many days does it take to get a title deed?
It is usually delivered within 3-5 working days after application.
**Which Institution Performs Registration Procedures?
The institution responsible for property registration in Turkey:
👉 General Directorate of Land Registry and Cadastre
In addition, with the new regulations:
👉 **Notaries are also authorized to transfer title deeds.
Taxes Payable to the State
Compulsory tax when buying real estate in Turkey:
🏷 Title Fee: 4% of cadastral value
By law, it must be paid in half by the seller and the buyer
In practice, however, the buyer usually pays in full
