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Notes on buying in Antalya
Practical notes on buying, owning and living in Antalya.
Residence Permits in Turkey: Legal Support and Property Investment
Find out about the legal procedures for residence permits and property investment in Turkey. Request a free initial consultation regarding independent legal support.
Legal Support and an Investment Plan for Turkish Citizenship Applications
Discover legal support for Turkish citizenship applications and property investment. Request a free initial consultation with BuyBestVilla.
COP31 and the Green Transition: Why Are Energy-Efficient Homes Gaining in Value?
Turkey has enshrined its 2053 net-zero target in law, and buildings are at the heart of this transition. The Energy Performance Certificate, the Climate Act and the 10-point green checklist to follow before purchasing are covered in this article.
Kundu's Hotel-Concept Residences and Türkiye's Short-Let Law 7464
Permits for short-term lets, owners' approval, fines and site fees: a closer look at hotel-concept residences in Kundu, Antalya.
Can a Foreign Heir Acquire Property in Turkey?
A foreign heir can acquire property in Turkey by inheritance, but some restrictions and additional checks for land registry procedures are needed.
Renouncing an Inheritance: Deadline, Consequences and Insolvent Estates
An heir can renounce an inheritance, but the time limit is short: 3 months from the date they learn the inheritance has passed to them.
What Is Partition of Co-Ownership (İzale-i Şuyu)? How Is an Inherited House Sold?
If co-owners cannot agree on a jointly owned property, the court orders partition. If the property cannot be physically divided, it is generally sold and the proceeds shared.
How Does Inherited Property Pass to the Title Deed? Transfer Procedure and Tax
A house or plot that comes by inheritance is registered in the heirs' names at the land registry after the certificate of inheritance and tax declaration. The declaration deadline is critical.
How to Obtain a Certificate of Inheritance (Veraset İlamı): Guide
A certificate of inheritance shows who the heirs are and their shares. It is required for transactions at banks, the land registry and other institutions.
How Is an Inheritance Divided? Statutory Shares
Inheritance shares are determined by groups of heirs (parentelic orders). If the spouse and children are heirs together, the spouse receives one quarter.
A Home With an Occupancy Permit but No Title Deed Yet: What to Do?
In projects where the occupancy permit has been obtained but unit title deeds have not yet been distributed, the buyer is usually protected by the contract and payment documents.
Turkish Citizenship by Property: 10 Mistakes That Sink Applications
The USD 400,000 rule is only the start. Ten common mistakes, from valuation and DAB errors to the wrong seller, that delay or sink citizenship files in 2026.
What Is the Difference Between Construction Easement (Kat İrtifakı) and Condominium Ownership (Kat Mülkiyeti)?
A construction easement (kat irtifakı) is the registration of independent units on the title before the building is finished. Condominium ownership (kat mülkiyeti) is established after the building is finished and the occupancy permit is obtained.
What Is Developer Consent (Muvafakat)? Is Approval Needed to Transfer a Project Apartment?
Muvafakat is the developer's approval of the transfer. If the contract requires it, an assignment alone may not be enough without approval.
What Is a Notarial Assignment? How to Transfer Rights in a Project Sale
A notarial assignment is the transfer of the rights arising from the contract by a person who bought an apartment in a project. The developer's consent and the payment status are decisive.
Residence Permit Through Property in Türkiye (2026 Guide)
How the property route to a Turkish residence permit works in 2026: the USD 200,000 rule, closed neighbourhoods, documents and common mistakes.
Turkish citizenship through property: the essentials
The USD 400,000 rule, the three-year commitment and the four steps from shortlist to application.
Build-for-Share Contracts in Turkey: What Should the Landowner Check?
A build-for-share (kat karşılığı) contract is a long relationship with legal and tax consequences for the landowner. We summarise the form requirement, delivery schedule, security and tax points from official sources.
What Is DASK? Compulsory Earthquake Insurance and What to Know When Buying a Home
What DASK, the compulsory earthquake insurance required at title deed transactions, covers and does not cover, and what to watch out for when buying the policy.
Buying Property in Antalya Without Being There: Power of Attorney Explained
Live video viewings, a lawyer and a power of attorney: how to buy a property in Antalya from abroad, safely.