Buying Procedure

Inspection Trips

Once you have decided on a property you would like to purchase, we can organise an inspection trip so that you can come to Turkey to see the property or land before buying. If you are buying off plan we can take you to the location of the site and speak to the developer directly (if not us).

This is normally a 3 day trip and the cost includes flights (dependant on availability), transfers too and from the airport and Hotel accommodation. The cost of this trip will be included in the cost of the property if you decide to buy. Please contact us for prices and availability.

If you decide to come, this is what you need to bring with you;
• Your passport and any passport of the persons you want to be on the title deeds, as well as two photocopies.
• 4 Passport sized photos of each person who will appear on the title deeds.
• If you want to visit the properties when you are on holiday in Turkey, we can arrange to pick you up at your hotel (depending on location).

Land Registry Office and Proof Of Ownership (TAPU)

In most European countries the buyer and seller go to a public notary to have the property put in the name of the new owner. The public notary is responsible for the correct settlement of this procedure. The public notary is also responsible for the delivery, which often takes place in the form of a 'deed of transfer' and the entry to the property register.

In contrast to this, the entry in the property register in Turkey is not performed by a public notary, but by an official of the Property Registry Department (Land Registry Office). It is legally compulsory for both sides (the seller and the buyer) to be present at the entry. It is possible to authorize another person to do so (i.e. give someone power of attorney) but the authorization requires a notary deed.

The delivery of the deed of transfer does not require the intervention of a public notary in Turkey. The only applicable situation concerning the delivery is that it takes place in writing. After the entry and delivery the property register will issues you a proof of ownership document, which is called 'TAPU'.

A photocopy of your passport, details of your mother's & father's names and 4 passport size photos are needed at this point.

At this point you are required to pay the purchase tax and earthquake insurance, after this the Land Registry Office transfers the property to you. At this point you are the new owner of the property on the land register, and you are issued with a TAPU in the land register which is signed by you. This page in the land register proves you as the owner of the property.

Taxes and Fees

Lawyer's fee: In Turkey it is not compulsory to engage a solicitor when purchasing a property. However it is highly recommended using a Solicitor for peace of mind. Typical costs are around £750.00 - £1,000.00

Notary fee: If you would like to appoint another person to accomplish the title deed transfer instead of yourself, you will need to make a Power of Attorney by public Notary. An official translator must be present at this procedure. The fee for stamp duty and translator by notary is around £150.00.

Land Registry Fee: This fee is taken by the Land Registry Office for accomplishing the title deed transfer procedure. This fee is around £100.00

Property Transfer Tax: 1.5%

Earthquake insurance: It is compulsory in Turkey to ensure property against earthquakes. The value of insurance depends on size, price, location and construction material of the property. Typical costs are around £25.00 - £50.00

Estate Agent Fees: In Turkey both Seller and Buyer pay a 3% estate agent fee, this is standard term offered by all Turkish Estate Agents.

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