Real Estate and Title Deed Procedures: Legal Support for Foreigners

For foreigners who are considering buying property in Turkey, reviewing the title deed record, preparing the contract and completing the title transfer are important from a legal point of view. This page gives general information for transactions in Alanya and Antalya. Communication is possible in English, Turkish and Russian.

Areas of legal support
- Review of the title deed and encumbrances (annotations, mortgages, attachments)
- Checking the zoning status and the occupancy permit (iskan)
- Preparing sale promises and purchase agreements
- Assessing the legal limits on property acquisition by foreigners
- Document processes for property acquisition made for citizenship purposes

How the process works
1. Review the title deed record and any encumbrances on the property.
2. Check the zoning and occupancy permit status.
3. Prepare the purchase agreement or sale promise.
4. Prepare the documents needed at the land registry office (in practice, items such as a valuation report and compulsory earthquake insurance).
5. Complete the title transfer and keep the documents after the transfer.

Frequently asked questions
Can foreigners buy any property?
There are legal limits on property acquisition by foreigners. Each property needs to be checked separately.

What is reviewed before the title transfer?
The main points are the title deed record, encumbrances, zoning status and occupancy permit.

Are there special conditions when buying property for citizenship?
Yes. The property requirements and acquisition conditions are summarised in the article below.

Related articles
Turkish Citizenship by Real Estate Investment: Property Requirements and Acquisition Conditions

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This page is for general information only and does not replace legal advice in a specific case.