Private Real Estate

Foreigners acquiring a home or holiday property in Turkey and Turkish citizens living abroad often have to handle matters concerning their property from a distance. Purchase, letting, sale, transfer by inheritance and urban renewal procedures require a thorough knowledge of land register entries and local practice.

We advise on transactions concerning privately owned real estate at every stage from acquisition to sale and, where necessary, represent our clients under a power of attorney before land registry offices, municipalities and courts.

Acquisition

Before a purchase, the land register entry, encumbrances, zoning status and occupancy permit must be reviewed. The acquisition of real estate by foreigners is also subject to certain restrictions and additional steps. Ensuring a secure sequence of payment and transfer of title is the most sensitive point of the acquisition.

Lease relationships

We assist clients who let their property or rent a home in Turkey with drafting lease agreements, setting and adjusting rent, and eviction matters. In lease disputes, we conduct mediation and court proceedings.

Condominium ownership and urban renewal

Disputes over management, service charges and common areas frequently arise in apartment buildings and residential complexes. For buildings subject to urban renewal, the owners' resolutions and the contract with the developer directly determine the future of the property. In these processes we safeguard the rights of our clients as owners and review the contracts.

Sale and transfer by inheritance

When selling a property, land registry procedures, the transfer of the purchase price abroad and the tax consequences should be planned together. For property passing by inheritance, the certificate of inheritance, registration of the transfer and the division among the heirs come to the fore. Here we work together with our advice described on the Inheritance Law page.