Bayraktar Attorneys advises foreign buyers, sellers, investors and developers on real estate and construction matters across Turkey. Whether you are buying a home, investing in commercial property, or building and selling residential projects, we make sure the transaction is safe, compliant and properly registered, all in English.
Buying property in a country whose language and land records are new to you carries real risk. We carry out the checks, prepare and review the contracts, and manage the title deed transfer so you know exactly what you are buying before any money changes hands.
Talk to an English-speaking real estate lawyer today. The first consultation is free and there is no obligation.
Most property problems in Turkey come from missing checks, unclear contracts or an assumption that a signed agreement means you own the property. It does not. Our real estate team guides foreign clients from first viewing to registered ownership, and supports developers through the whole build.
We take care of the legal side so you can buy or build with confidence:
A safe purchase in Turkey follows a clear order: check the property, agree the terms in writing, then transfer the title. We never let a client pay in full before the legal position is clear.
Our purchase support includes:
Foreign nationals can buy most types of property in Turkey, but some rules are specific to non-Turkish buyers. We confirm your eligibility and complete the extra steps that apply.
Property near military or security zones may need clearance, and there are caps on the total area a single foreign national can own in Turkey and within one district. Some restrictions also depend on the buyer nationality. We check these before you make an offer.
A property valuation report by a licensed appraiser is generally required for foreign buyers, and compulsory earthquake insurance (DASK) must be arranged. These protect both the transaction and the buyer.
Qualifying property purchases can support a residence permit and, at the required investment level, an application for citizenship. We coordinate this with our Turkish citizenship and residence permit teams.
Construction in Turkey is tightly regulated, from the zoning plan through to the final occupancy permit. Whether you are building a single villa or a larger residential project, the paperwork must line up at every stage.
We support developers and self-builders with:
A clear contract prevents most disputes, and a strong one protects you when a dispute cannot be avoided. We draft and review sale, lease and construction contracts so your rights and obligations are set out precisely. When conflict does arise, over hidden defects, late delivery, boundaries, rent or unpaid works, we represent you in negotiation, mediation, arbitration or court, and pursue recovery through the enforcement offices where needed.
Buying and holding property in Turkey carries costs beyond the price, including the title deed fee, annual property tax and, on some transactions, value added tax. We set out the likely costs early so there are no surprises, advise on any available VAT exemption for qualifying buyers, and can help plan how property passes to your family through our inheritance law team.
We learn what you want to buy, sell or build, flag the main risks, and set out the steps, timeline and likely costs.
We check the title deed, ownership, mortgages, zoning and permits, and confirm that a foreign buyer can proceed.
We draft or review the sale, promise-to-sell, lease or construction contract so your rights are protected and the terms are clear.
We arrange the valuation report and earthquake insurance where required and confirm the fees and taxes to be paid.
We complete the transfer at the Land Registry so ownership is registered in your name, then support you through handover and any follow-up.
We guide foreign buyers, sellers and developers daily, entirely in English.
We check the property thoroughly before you pay, not after.
From a single home purchase to a full construction project, one team handles it all.
Tax, residence, citizenship and inheritance, coordinated in-house.
Atty. Nevzat Oğulcan Bayraktar
Confidential, English-speaking real estate support, from first checks to registered ownership.
This page provides general information about real estate and construction law in Turkey and does not constitute legal advice. For guidance on your specific situation, please contact Bayraktar Attorneys for a consultation.
