How buying property works: step by step

1. Meet and shortlistTell us your budget and needs. We shortlist properties, confirm each price and availability with the seller, and arrange viewings in person or by video.
2. Check the propertyWe review the title deed record, any mortgage or seizure notes, zoning, and the building permit and occupancy certificate (for projects, the condominium-easement status).
3. Reserve with a written agreementA deposit is paid only against a written receipt or pre-sale agreement that states the price, the property and the refund terms. Never pay without paperwork.
4. Prepare your documentsPassport, a Turkish tax number, a valid earthquake insurance (DASK) policy and, for foreign buyers, a valuation report. We help with each one.
5. Pay through a bankThe price is transferred through a bank so there is a clear record. If you plan to apply for citizenship, ask the bank for the foreign-currency purchase certificate.
6. Sign at the Land RegistryBoth parties sign the official deed at the Land Registry (Tapu) Office. Taxes and fees are paid there, and a sworn translator is present if you do not speak Turkish.
7. Take overThe title deed is registered in your name. We then help transfer the electricity, water and gas subscriptions, and your DASK policy is renewed every year.

Foreign buyers: the Land Registry checks that the property is not in a military or security zone, and a valuation report from a licensed firm is required. Some restrictions apply by nationality and location, and we check this before any deposit is paid.

Buying off-plan: the title deed may be issued only after construction is complete. Ask in writing for the building permit, the condominium-easement status and the delivery date, and read the project's own questions.

General information, not legal advice. Rules change, so we confirm the current requirements with you before each step.

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