Property Transfer
"What is the process for transferring real estate in Turkey?"
Quick Answer
Property transfers require title deed registration at Land Registry. Foreign ownership is permitted with some restrictions. Transfer tax is 4% split between parties.
Scope and Legal Distinctions
Ownership transfer normally requires the prescribed formal instrument and land-registry registration. A private promise or deposit does not by itself put title in the buyer's name.
What to Check in Practice
Review title, mortgages, restrictions, zoning and signatory authority; confirm the payment and registration sequence before completion.
Foreign Acquisition Rules
For foreign natural persons, Law No. 6302 removed the former reciprocity condition in 2012. Nationality eligibility, area and location restrictions still require review. Foreign legal entities and Turkish companies with foreign investment have distinct acquisition rules under Land Registry Law Articles 35 and 36.
Sources & Authorities
Statutory framework and official guidance for this definition.
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