Buying Property in Turkey

Complete step-by-step purchase guide for foreigners — from tax number to title deed.

Compare Istanbul, Antalya, Bodrum, Alanya, Fethiye, and Izmir side by side.

Turkey's #1 market for foreign buyers. Apartment prices, neighbourhoods, and process.

The premium metropolitan market — Beyoglu, Besiktas, Kadikoy, and the Asian side.

Villas and standalone homes — where to buy, what to budget, what to watch out for.

The $400,000 real estate pathway to a Turkish passport and 110+ visa-free countries.

Annual emlak vergisi, the 4% TAPU transfer tax, rental income tax, and all recurring costs.

Why you need a property lawyer and how to find a reputable one in Turkey.

Which Turkish banks lend to foreigners, LTV ratios, rates, and the alternatives.

All title deed types, annotations (şerh), and what to look for before you buy.

The 8-step tapu transfer process at the land registry, with costs and timelines.

Every purchase cost, tax, and ongoing fee foreign buyers need to budget for.

Full verification checklist — encumbrances, permits, zoning, seller ID, and red flags.

What a Turkish property lawyer does, what they cost, and how to avoid conflicts of interest.

Risk and reward of buying off-plan — contracts, developer vetting, and common mistakes.

Rental yields by city, Turkish tax on rental income, and ROI worked examples.

Building eras, seismic risk by city, riskli bina designations, and safety due diligence.

Buying retail, office, or hotel property in Turkey — VAT, yields, and commercial due diligence.

Imar zoning types, foreign ownership limits, soil checks, and what to verify before buying land.