Buying procedure and purchase coordination

Before proceeding, arrange appropriate checks of the property, seller, title records, restrictions, contract, payment arrangements and documents for your circumstances. Discuss the sales contract and payment plan with the seller and your adviser. A private sales agreement alone does not transfer ownership.

We can help you open a local bank account to arrange purchase funds, obtain a tax number and arrange an official translator when needed. If you choose to authorise a representative, agree a suitable notarised power of attorney and its exact scope with the relevant professionals. Confirm which steps the representative may carry out and which still require your involvement.

Before transferring funds, confirm the documents required for your nationality and transaction with the land registry and your bank. Foreign natural-person purchases generally require a bank-issued foreign-exchange purchase certificate (Döviz Alım Belgesi, DAB). Ask whether the current valuation rules require an appraisal for your transaction. Property purchase, residence-permit applications and citizenship applications are separate processes; eligibility and approval must be checked individually.

Ownership transfer is completed through the official land-registration process. The Turkish title deed is known as the tapu. Depending on your instructions, coordination can include title and municipal registration, electricity and water subscriptions, local-tax payments and completion documents. After completion, the team can help coordinate utilities and ongoing home services.

Ask for an itemised current estimate for notary and translation fees, valuation requirements, title-transfer charges, utility subscriptions and municipal costs. Requirements and charges depend on the transaction and current rules. For inheritance, replacement title-deed documents or questions about your legal position, obtain advice for your individual circumstances. Consult the official sources below before proceeding.