From choosing a property to the title deed: the steps, costs and checks for foreign buyers in Türkiye.
Buying property in Türkiye as a foreigner: step by stepHow foreigners buy property in Türkiye in 2026: eligibility, identity number, DAB currency certificate, land registry application, fees, interpreter and tapu.Can citizens of my country buy property in Türkiye?Which nationalities can buy property in Türkiye, why reciprocity no longer applies, military and security zones, and the 30-hectare and 10% district limits.Costs of buying property in TürkiyeOfficial costs of buying property in Türkiye: 2% title deed fee per side, TKGM revolving-fund fee, DASK earthquake insurance and the 4% agent fee cap.How to verify a Turkish real-estate agentCheck a Turkish estate agent's authorisation certificate on TTBS, insist on EİDS-verified listings, and know the 4% fee cap and the documents required.Valuation report (değerleme raporu) for foreign buyersIs a valuation report still mandatory for foreigners buying property in Türkiye? TKGM rules on the TTB for citizenship, SPK firms and 12-month validity.Off-plan property in Türkiye: legal risks and what to checkOff-plan property in Türkiye: kat irtifakı vs kat mülkiyeti, the occupancy permit (iskan), consumer rights, citizenship conditions and checks before paying.Selling your Turkish property as a foreigner: taxes, process and transfer of fundsCapital gains tax when a foreigner sells Turkish property: five-year rule, indexation, 2026 exemption, 15-day return for non-residents, moving money abroad.