Required Documents for Buying Property in Turkey

Buying a house in Turkey may be the dream of many Iranians. On the other hand, there are many people who need to invest in Turkey and buy a house in order to obtain a Turkish visa. Therefore, in this article, we are going to describe the steps of buying a house in Turkey and review documents required to buy a property in Turkey, so it is recommended that you read this article to the end.

What documents are needed to Purchase Property in Turkey?

Note that in order to buy a house, you need to provide certain documents, which not being familiar with will cause you to pay a lot of money. Before we go into the steps of buying a house, we would like to point out that buying a house is actually a great investment because it can bring a lot of profits due to its geographical location and economic conditions.
On the other hand, if you can invest in this country and buy a suitable house, you can easily apply for residency.

Steps to buy a house in Turkey

In general, the steps of buying a house in Turkey can be categorized as follows:

• • Visiting the property and choosing a suitable house according to your budget and taste
• • Obtaining a tax number from the Tax Office (Vergi Dairesi)
• • Go to the bank and open a bank account in the name of the buyer and deposit the money of the property into the bank account
• • Setting up our contract between the buyer and the seller which is done by TON Real Estate Agent
• • Pay a deposit to reserve the desired unit
• • Receiving a Currency Exchange Certificate (Döviz Alım Belgesi) from the Bank
• • Requesting an Expert Report or Property Appraisal Certificate
• • Insuring the house you want to buy (earthquake insurance or DASK insurance ‘Turkish Catastrophe Insurance Pool’)
• • Paying the Title Deed Fees
• • Notarized translation of passport and national ID card + 2 biometric photos

After going through these steps and preparing the necessary documents, an appointment will be made online from the Tapu Office (Document Registration Office) so that your time will be announced by the Tapu Office to the mobile number you have previously announced, via SMS.
At the time specified by the Tapu office, you will be present at the office and sign the title deed in your name. Usually, you will receive the title deed within half an hour.

We suggest that you read the article Property for sale in Turkey for more information.

Important Points During the Property Buying Process

Buying a house in Turkey is simple, but there are some points that you should be aware of so that all the steps of buying a property go smoothly and you do not encounter any problems:

• • Note that if you are not fluent in the Turkish language, you should also ask the Tapu Office for a translator (the official translator of the Turkish Land Registry) who will accompany you on the day of the title deed and translate all the conditions of the property you are buying. If you do not know how to read and write Turkish and do not get a translator, the title deed transfer will not occur.
• • If the buyer’s or seller’s attorney is present in the person’s place on the day of the document, it is necessary to attach the original power of attorney (the power of attorney should have a photo) to the other documents. In the power of attorney, the limits of the attorney’s powers must be specified (buying or selling the property, receiving or paying the property money, etc.)
• • To buy an apartment in Turkey, your amount must be deposited in your bank account in Turkey in the form of one of the currencies of dollars, euros, or pounds, and then it must be converted to lira in the bank and officially in the bank, and you will receive a “Deviz Aleem Belgsi” card.

According to the above, it is necessary to seek the help of a knowledgeable and familiar person or a lawyer in the process of buying a house in Turkey so that these steps can be done quickly and without mistakes.
Hometurkie with experienced lawyers and consultants and 10 years of real estate experience in Turkey is with you in all these stages and all the steps and tasks related to buying your property It is with you from the beginning (opening an account to getting your title deed).

For more information, we suggest that you read the article Guide to 4 Tips for Paying for Buying a House in Turkey.

You should keep in mind that if the buyer of the property is a foreigner, it is necessary that his documents be translated into Turkish and presented with the mentioned documents. After the contract was concluded between the buyer and the seller. The buyer can go to the Tapu office in Turkey and get the official title deed of his house. In the title deed transfer stage, the relevant documents are as follows:

• • Providing the passport and its notarized Turkish translation by the buyer
• • Providing 2 Pieces of Buyer’s Photos
• • Presentation of 1 Seller Photo
• • Property Completion Slip
• • Receipt of payment of building fees
• • Presentation of Attorney’s Documents
• • Providing a document proving the property’s registration with the Turkish Insurance Institution

We suggest that you read the article Sample Property Purchase Contract in Turkey for more information.

Conclusion

Knowing the documents required to buy a property in Turkey will enable you to make a more secure investment. In general, you should keep in mind that buying a property in Turkey always has difficult and complex steps, and being aware of them will make you go through the buying process in a short time and with less hassle. In this regard, in this article, an attempt was made to express the required documents and the steps to buy a property in Turkey in a transparent manner.

We suggest that you visit the page of buying a house in Turkey for more information. In this section, by clicking on each of these houses, you can see photos and information about it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is responsible for the transfer of the title deed?

This cost is divided equally between the seller and the buyer.

What are the documents required to buy a property in Turkey?

The buyer’s identity documents, photographs, property deed, power of attorney, property appraisal certificate & etc.

What Organization Provides the Official Property Title Deed in Turkey?

On behalf of the Tapu Organization