Legal support in the process of buying real estate in Turkey

Legal Support When Buying Real Estate in Turkey

Buying real estate in Turkey requires detailed legal due diligence at every stage of the transaction.

The support of a qualified real estate lawyer ensures that the transaction proceeds safely and the buyer's rights are fully protected.

The right of ownership, validity of documents, identification of restrictions (liens, mortgages, annotations, etc.) and compliance of all transactions with Turkish legislation are key elements of the process.

**What are the first steps after selecting real estate?

The legal cleanliness of the immovable property should be investigated in detail before the sale contract is concluded.

This investigation prevents the procedure from being delayed, annulled or unlawful.

The Main Points Our Lawyers Check:

• Whether there are mortgage, lien, annotation or similar restrictions on the immovable property

• Tax debts, municipal debts and dues debts

• Accuracy of title deed information

• Rights belonging to third parties:

  • Beneficial interest

  • Lease agreement

  • Family residence annotation

• Accuracy of all records in the cadastral registry

📌 Not:

*According to the Land Registry and Cadastral Law No. 2644, all immovable properties in Turkey must be registered in the cadastral registry.

Risks in New Projects and Real Estate Under Construction

When purchasing from projects under construction, it is essential to examine the contractor and project details for the safety of the investment.

Critical Aspects Controlled by the Lawyer:

• Land ownership

  • Is the project on a plot of land registered in the name of the company?

• Certification and licenses

  • Are all documents of the contractor complete?

Building license

• Has official permission been obtained for the project?

📌 *According to the Zoning Law No. 3194, missing permits can lead to serious legal problems for the buyer.

**Can Foreigners Buy Real Estate in Turkey?

Yes.

Turkey is one of the countries that allow foreign investors to buy real estate.

According to the Land Registry Law No. 2644, foreigners:

• Can purchase residential, land, commercial real estate

• Some areas may have military restrictions

• Limitations on plot size apply

Also:

👉 Foreigners who purchase real estate worth at least 400,000 USD can apply for Turkish citizenship.

Documents required for sale:

• Tax number

• Passport

• Appraisal report *(mandatory for citizenship after 13.06.2024)

Our lawyers provide full legal support both in the purchase process and in the application for citizenship.

How to Pay for Real Estate in Turkey

Payment methods:

• Bank transfer to seller account *(the safest)

• Cash payment

• Transfer from foreign bank account

• Currency Exchange Certificate (DAB)

Mandatory for foreigners:

• Foreign currency is converted into TL through the bank

• The bank reports this transaction to the cadastral system

• This document is required for title deed transactions

**Is the buyer's presence in Turkey mandatory?

**No.

If the buyer is not in Turkey, he/she can give a notarized power of attorney to his/her lawyer to carry out the whole process from start to finish:

• Title deed transactions

• Contract signing

• Making applications

📌 Not:

Power of attorney for real estate photographs are mandatory.

**Conclusion: Why You Should Hire a Lawyer

Professional legal support:

• Avoids problems with property rights

• Ensures that documents are prepared correctly

• Accelerates the purchasing process

• Protects the buyer against all risks

Our expert lawyers are with you throughout the whole process:

• Title deed checks

• Preparation of documents

• Negotiation processes

• All transactions at the land registry office

If you would like legal support for a safe, smooth and compliant real estate purchase process in Turkey, our team is with you every step of the way.