Legal assistance in the registration of real estate documents in Turkey

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