Türkiye Real Estate Guide
From title transfers to earthquake insurance, lease law to tax regimes — what you need to know about property in Türkiye, sourced from official institutions.
CRA (Capital Markets Board) Licensed Valuation Reports: Foreign Acquisition and Validity
The mandatory step for foreign buyers and Turkish citizenship by investment applications. What is the 6-month validity period of TTB (Land Registry and Cadastre Information System) after 09.12.2024, and what is the 20% difference threshold?
Rental Law and Mandatory Mediation: Regulation After Law No. 7445
As of September 1, 2023, lawsuits cannot be filed in rental disputes without applying to a mediator. Deposit, eviction, rights to show the property and the process step by step.
DASK (Turkish Catastrophe Insurance Pool) Compulsory Earthquake Insurance: Scope Limits and Damage Process
The difference from home insurance, 2% deductible, 72-hour rule, 15-day damage notification, 10% renewal discount — everything you need to know about DASK (Turkish Catastrophe Insurance Pool).
Rental Income (GMSI) Declaration 2026: Exemption, Lump-sum vs. Actual Expenses
The housing exemption for the 2025 period is 47,000 TRY, and the withholding tax workplace limit is 330,000 TRY. Step-by-step instructions via Ready Declaration, details of the actual expense formula and currency conversion.
Title Deed Fees 2026: Sales, Donations, Lease Annotations, Heir Registration
Current rates according to the 4th schedule of the Fees Law No. 492. Heavy penalty for low declaration, revolving fund, items paid by the buyer and seller.
Differences Between Floor Easement and Condominium Ownership: All Details from Loan to Occupancy Permit
Is it land title or building title? Does the bank provide a loan? What is the electricity subscription tariff? The real difference between the two regimes and the transition process with 8 critical criteria.
Real Estate Sale at the Notary: TNB Portal and Weekend Transactions
With Article 61/A of Notary Law No. 1512, notaries have been authorized to make sales contracts that are the basis for land registration. Transactions are possible, including Saturdays and Sundays — but there are some rules.
Title Transfer with Web-Tapu: Applying for Sale Without Leaving Home
Thanks to the General Directorate of Land Registry and Cadastre's Web-Tapu portal, sales applications, fraud declarations, and real estate agent authorizations are completed in minutes. Here is the official process step by step with e-Government integration.