Buying property in Turkey
Articles about buying and owning property in Turkey as a foreign buyer.
28 articles
WebTapu Turkey: How Foreigners Actually Use the TKGM Online Land Registry Portal
What Happens When a Foreigner Inherits Property in Turkey
A foreign heir of Turkish property faces Turkish succession law, forced heirship rules, and an inheritance tax of 1 to 10 percent for close family. Here is the full process from death to title transfer.
How to Register a TAPU in Turkey as a Foreigner: Step by Step
A step-by-step guide to registering a TAPU title deed in Turkey as a foreigner in 2026, covering the tax number, valuation report, DASK, currency exchange, fees, and the citizenship threshold.
How the Iskan Habitation Certificate Works in Turkey: Step by Step
Turkey Real Estate FAQ for Foreign Buyers: 24 Questions Answered
A practical FAQ for foreigners buying property in Turkey in 2026, covering the TAPU title deed, the 4% deed fee, military clearance, the $400,000 citizenship route, VAT exemption, and ownership limits.
How to Register a TAPU in Turkey as a Foreigner: Step by Step (2026)
Foreigners can register a Turkish TAPU title deed in their own name under Law No. 2644 as amended by Law No. 6302. The process has 11 sequential steps. Skipping the SPK valuation report or the foreign currency conversion document breaks the registration and disqualifies the citizenship-by-investment route.
Turkey Property Tax for Foreign Owners: The Complete 2026 Guide
Istanbul vs Antalya vs Bodrum: Where Foreign Buyers Are Going in Turkey in 2026
Turkey Citizenship by Investment 2026: The $400,000 Property Path, Explained
Istanbul Real Estate Briefing - May 2026
Istanbul residential prices average 56,978 TRY/sqm, up 25% in USD terms but declining in real terms. Foreign purchases hit a 9-year low at 21,534 units as the market shifts decisively in favour of cash buyers with negotiation leverage.
Turkey Real Estate FAQ for Foreign Buyers: 25 Questions Answered
Turkish Citizenship by Property Investment: The Complete 2026 Guide
Istanbul vs Antalya: Where Should Foreign Buyers Invest in Turkey in 2026
Turkey Rental Income Tax and Capital Gains for Foreign Property Owners 2026
A detailed breakdown of Turkish tax obligations for foreign property owners: rental income tax brackets, allowable deductions, capital gains tax on property sales, double taxation treaties, and filing requirements.
Off-Plan Property in Turkey: How to Protect Your Deposit
A legal and practical guide to buying off-plan property in Turkey: escrow requirements, developer due diligence, construction guarantees, and what happens when a Turkish developer goes bankrupt.
Turkey Earthquake Building Codes: How to Verify Developer Construction Standards Post-2023
How to verify that a Turkish property meets post-2023 earthquake safety standards: the TBDY 2018 building code, soil analysis requirements, structural inspection reports, and red flags in developer construction.
TAPU Registration and Military Clearance for Foreign Buyers in Turkey Step by Step
The complete procedural guide to TAPU (title deed) registration and military clearance for foreign nationals buying property in Turkey, including document requirements, timelines, and common rejection reasons.
Istanbul vs Antalya vs Bodrum vs Alanya: Where Foreign Investors Are Buying in 2026
A data-driven comparison of Turkey's four most popular foreign investment cities: price per square meter, rental yields, capital appreciation, residency implications, and which buyer profile fits each market.
Turkey Citizenship by Investment Through Property: 2026 Complete Guide
A detailed walkthrough of Turkey's citizenship-by-investment program through real estate: the $400,000 threshold, TAPU registration, military clearance, and the full timeline from purchase to passport.
Turkey Rental Income Tax and Capital Gains for Foreign Property Owners in 2026
A breakdown of Turkey's tax obligations for foreign property owners: rental income brackets, capital gains rules, double taxation treaties, and the deductions most owners miss.
Off-Plan Property in Turkey: How to Protect Your Deposit as a Foreign Buyer
Off-plan purchases in Turkey offer lower entry prices but carry real risks for foreign buyers. Here is how Turkish law protects your deposit and what steps you should take when the law falls short.
Turkey Earthquake Building Codes: How to Verify a Developer's Construction Standards Post-2023
After the 2023 earthquake disaster, verifying construction standards in Turkey is not optional. Here is how foreign buyers can check a developer's compliance with updated building codes.
TAPU Registration and Military Clearance for Foreign Buyers in Turkey: Step by Step
A step-by-step breakdown of Turkey's title deed registration and military clearance process for foreign property buyers, including required documents, timelines, and common pitfalls.
Istanbul vs Antalya vs Bodrum vs Alanya: Where Foreign Investors Are Buying in 2026
A data-driven comparison of Turkey's top four foreign investment destinations: price per square meter, rental yields, residence permit differences, and buyer demographics in 2026.
Turkey Citizenship by Investment Through Property: The 2026 Complete Guide
Everything foreign buyers need to know about Turkey's $400,000 property investment pathway to citizenship in 2026, from TAPU registration to military clearance and realistic timelines.
Turkey Real Estate Scams: What Foreign Buyers Need to Know in 2026
Can Foreigners Own Property in Turkey? The 2026 Legal Guide
Top Property Developers in Turkey for Foreign Buyers in 2026
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