Curated Homes in the Turkish Riviera

In Turkey, property transfers are completed at the Title Deed Office (Tapu Müdürlüğü), not at a notary. However, a notary is required if you wish to grant power of attorney to a representative — which is common for buyers purchasing remotely.

Yes. A Turkish tax identification number is required for the title deed transfer. It takes approximately 15 minutes to obtain from any local tax office. We guide you through the process.

Yes. Payment for the official title deed transfer must be made through a Turkish bank account. Opening an account as a foreigner is straightforward and typically takes one to two business days.

The assessed value is the official value assigned by the local municipality for tax purposes. It is typically lower than the market price. Title deed transfer tax (4%) is calculated on the higher of the declared sale price or the assessed value.

Budget approximately 6–8% of the purchase price. This includes title deed transfer tax (4%), agency fee, notary costs if applicable, and minor administrative fees. We provide a full itemised breakdown before any commitment.

The typical process: (1) property selection and reservation, (2) legal due diligence, (3) tax number and bank account setup, (4) sale agreement signing, (5) title deed transfer at the Tapu Office. Full process typically takes 4–8 weeks. We accompany you at every step.

Yes. Citizens of most European countries can legally purchase property in Turkey. There are no restrictions for most nationalities, subject to location-based rules such as military zones.

No. With a notarised power of attorney, the entire process can be handled remotely by a trusted representative. We guide you through setting this up.

We work in English, German, and Turkish across all stages — consultations, viewings, documentation, and after-sales support.

Yes. Turkey has a robust title deed registration system administered by the General Directorate of Land Registry and Cadastre (TKGM). Once the Tapu is in your name, your ownership is fully registered and legally protected.

Yes. Under the Turkish Citizenship by Investment programme, foreign nationals purchasing property with a minimum declared value of $400,000 USD may apply for Turkish citizenship. We recommend consulting a specialist immigration lawyer for this process.