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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.

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CMB (Capital Markets Board) Licensed Valuation Reports (TTB): Foreign Acquisition and Validity
Tax & Finance

CMB (Capital Markets Board) Licensed Valuation Reports (TTB): Foreign Acquisition and Validity

The mandatory step for foreign buyers and Turkish citizenship (citizenship) applications through investment. What is the 6-month validity period of the TTB (Land Registry and Cadastre Information System) after 09.12.2024, and what is the 20% difference threshold?

May 22, 2026· 6 min read
Rental Law and Mandatory Mediation: Regulation After Law No. 7445
Legal

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, property viewing rights and the process step by step.

May 22, 2026· 9 min read
DASK (Turkish Catastrophe Insurance Pool) Compulsory Earthquake Insurance: Scope Limits and Damage Process
Insurance & Disaster

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).

May 22, 2026· 7 min read
Rental Income (GMSI) Declaration 2026: Exemption, Lump-Sum vs. Actual Expenses
Tax & Finance

Rental Income (GMSI) Declaration 2026: Exemption, Lump-Sum vs. Actual Expenses

The housing exemption for the 2025 period is 47,000 TL, and the withholding tax limit for workplaces is 330,000 TL. Step-by-step instructions via Ready Declaration, details of the actual expense formula and currency conversion.

May 22, 2026· 8 min read
Title Deed Fees 2026: Sales, Donations, Lease Annotations, Heir Registration
Tax & Finance

Title Deed Fees 2026: Sales, Donations, Lease Annotations, Heir Registration

Current rates according to the tariff No. (4) of the Law on Fees No. 492. Heavy penalty for low declaration, revolving fund, items paid by the buyer and seller.

May 22, 2026· 7 min read
Difference Between Construction Easement and Condominium Ownership: All Details from Loan to Occupancy Permit
Legal

Difference Between Construction 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.

May 22, 2026· 8 min read
Real Estate Sale at the Notary: TNB Portal and Weekend Transactions
Digital Procedures

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 prepare sales contracts for land registration. Transactions are possible including Saturdays and Sundays — but there are some rules.

May 22, 2026· 6 min read
Title Transfer with Web-Tapu: Application for Sale Without Leaving Home
Digital Procedures

Title Transfer with Web-Tapu: Application 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 within minutes. Here is the official process step by step with e-Government integration.

May 22, 2026· 7 min read