Turkey Real Estate Turkey’s real estate market has been an attractive destination for both local and international investors due to its strategic location, robust economic growth, and favorable investment climate. Here’s an overview of the key aspects of Turkey’s real estate market: Market Overview Economic Drivers: Strategic Location: Turkey acts as a bridge between Europe […]

There are many factors that can make a villa special. It could be the location, the amenities, the size, or the history. It really depends on what the individual is looking for in a Villas for sale in Istanbul Location There are a number of factors that make a villa special. Firstly, the location of […]

Villas come in different types and styles depending on their location, architectural design, and purpose. Some common types of villas include: Mediterranean villas: These are typically characterized by red-tiled roofs, white stucco exteriors, and arches. They are popular in warm and sunny climates and often feature outdoor living spaces such as terraces and courtyards. Contemporary […]

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Amendments To The Turkish Citizenship Law 2023 Foreigners In Return For Buying A Property The amendments to the exceptional Turkish citizenship law in exchange for real estate ownership, which came into effect at the beginning of the year 2023, have become effective and a fact that cannot be ignored. In this article submitted by Ebla Real […]

Villas for sale in Istanbul The best villas for sale in Istanbul While villa projects in Istanbul provide the opportunity to live beyond dreams for homebuyers and save, they also provide lifetime income with high-return investment opportunities. While villa projects in Istanbul provide the opportunity to live beyond dreams for homebuyers and provide the best […]

Important changes in the rules for obtaining Turkish citizenship by investment 2022 February 2022 Several important changes were announced in the laws of granting Turkish citizenship by investment in January 2022, and the changes mentioned below are effective as of the 24th of the same month. Under these changes, many investors will have to review […]

Istanbul Apartments Istanbul Apartments The purchase of Istanbul Apartments real estate has several advantages, as Istanbul is the beating heart of Turkey in the economy, investment, trade and tourism, and there are many modern real estate projects in Istanbul that are suitable for investment or housing with many services and advantages, and there is a great […]

Istanbul real estate The purchase of Turkey real estate has several advantages, as Istanbul is the beating heart of Turkey in the economy, investment, trade and tourism, and there are many modern real estate projects in Istanbul that are suitable for investment or housing with many services and advantages, and there is a great diversity in the […]

What is TCIP – Compulsory Earthquake Insurance is a type of insurance that covers the material damages of earthquakes and disasters that occur as a result of earthquakes. TCIP is a compulsory insurance and must be presented in the title deed transfer process of all residences. TCIP is made by authorized insurance companies on behalf of the […]

What is a Plugin? Each area suitable for use in a real estate, such as flats and offices, is called an independent section. The areas that are not part of the independent section but reserved for the use of the independent section are called extensions. Water tank, garage, sections where electricity, water and natural gas […]

What is Ecrimisil? The right to compensation resulting from the use of a real estate without the owner’s permission is called ecrimisil. In order for an Ecrimisil lawsuit to be filed, the owner of the real estate must not have allowed the use of the property, that is, there must have been an unfair occupation. […]

What is a Master Bathroom? Bathrooms and toilets in the house are designed for common use. The master bathroom, on the other hand, is a bathroom type for personal use that can only be entered from within the master bedroom. The master bathroom usually includes a shower. Depending on the width of the area, a […]

What is Duplex? Two-storey apartments with stairs are called duplexes. Although duplex literally means a two-storey house, only detached buildings are not duplexes. A duplex can also be the top floor (attic duplex) or an apartment located on the lowest floor. Such duplex apartments are also called floor duplex or floor duplex. Duplex detached buildings […]

What is Drainage? Drainage is a water discharge system applied around the building to remove ground or surface water from buildings. A drainage system is installed to ensure moisture and water insulation in the buildings and prevent ground damage. However, drainage is not a substitute for waterproofing applied to the building foundation. It helps waterproofing […]

What is Turning? The area measure equal to 1000 m2 is called acre. Generally, the term acre is used to indicate the size of the area in the purchase and sale of lands such as fields or plots. There is no different acre unit depending on the nature of the land. Acre was also used […]

What is Timeshare? The type of real estate that can be rented by different persons during the year or purchased for a certain period of the year is called time-share. The timeshare system, which provides shared ownership, is generally preferred in thermal holiday villages or summer areas. Timeshare can be rented for at least 15 […]

What is Sublease? The process of renting a workplace to someone else by giving the right to use the fixtures in it is called sublease. This method, which is generally preferred in the transfer of rental businesses, can be carried out with the written consent of the real estate owner. According to the Turkish Code […]

What is a Deposit? In case of damage to the real estate during the tenant’s residence, the security deposit paid before the rental to cover the costs is called the deposit. The amount of the deposit is determined by the monthly rental price. The owner of the property may request a deposit up to 3 […]

What is Stamp Duty? Stamp duty is a type of tax that is levied as a result of any formal contract between the parties. All contracts with legal validity, signed between individuals and individuals, between individuals and institutions, and between institutions and institutions, are subject to stamp duty. Stamp duty is collected from all contracts […]

What is Tensile Floor? The section built in the area between the top floor and the roof of the building is called the tensile floor. A pull-floor is made by building a new flat in the middle of the terrace or between the terrace and the roof, or by expanding an existing flat. If it […]

What is an Attic? The small section made between the roof and the last floor of the building is called the attic. While the attic is being built, attention should be paid to thermal insulation, ventilation and lighting in order to create a comfortable living space or storage area. A significant part of the heat […]

What is a Roof? The roof is a building element that is considered as the upper limit of the building and protects the building against climatic conditions. Roof shapes may change according to the prevailing weather conditions of the region where the real estate is located. For example, steeper roofs are preferred in regions with […]

What is a bay window? The bay window is the name given to the balcony located on the upper floors of the buildings, protruding from the main wall of the building towards the street. The distinctive feature of the bay window, which is widely used in old Turkish architecture, is that it is closed in […]

What is Breed Change? The process made in the land registry and map in order to transform a real estate from a structured state to a structured one or from a built one to a non-structured one is called a change of type. The land that has the status of a vineyard, garden or field […]

What is a Bungalow House? Bungalow houses are single or one and a half storey detached structures, usually made of wood, with a veranda covered with a porch. It is especially used for accommodation in holiday regions or forests. What are the Features of the Bungalow House? The bungalow house can be built as a […]

What is Gross? The word gross means “uninterrupted, uninterrupted”. In the real estate sector, the gross refers to the total area of ​​the real estate. The size of the property is expressed as gross area and net area. Net square meter is the part of the real estate expressed as the “sweepable area” between the […]

What is Gross Concrete? Concrete is a basic building material with carrier and decorative features. Concrete is obtained by mixing materials such as sand, gravel and crushed stone called aggregate with cement, water and minerals. There are different types of concrete according to usage area and production techniques. The type that is not plastered on […]

What is Block Ordinance? A building with a garden on one or more parcels, whose length, depth and height are determined according to the zoning regulations, is called a block order. Block order construction procedures are specified in the relevant regulations. These rules are quite different from each other. For example, in buildings to be […]

What is the Adjacent Ordinance? In the zoning regulation, the adjoining order term is used for the buildings that are attached to the buildings in one or more neighboring parcels. The adjacent order is seen in areas where the population is dense and where trade is desired to be concentrated. In adjoining buildings, where it […]

What is the Building Height? According to the Planned Areas Zoning Regulation determined by the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization, the height of the building refers to the height from the elevation point to the eaves for the buildings. Completed buildings must match the information in the zoning plan and regulation. In the opposite cases, […]

What is Bila? Bila is the Persian negative suffix. In Turkish, the suffix -siz meets its meaning. It is used in many fields, especially in legal terms. It is rare to come across this term used in contracts in everyday language. It is mostly seen in contracts, mortgages and notices. For example, if the phrase […]

What is an Expert? The person who can provide special or technical information on the subject that needs to be concluded in a legal sense is called an expert. Its scope has been determined within the framework of the Expertise Law. Anyone who meets the required conditions can become an expert if they comply with […]

What is a Declaration? Declaration is a term that means “notification” in law. For example, declaration of real estate means declaring real estate. The declaration of goods, on the other hand, means that the person making the declaration has the right and responsibility for the goods mentioned in the declaration. There is also the term […]

What is Reinforced Concrete? Reinforced concrete is a system that is resistant to external effects, in which concrete and construction steel form a whole. This system has developed with the widespread use of concrete and steel as structural elements. Today, it is seen that reinforced concrete structures are in the foreground as the dominant carrier […]

What is Public Works? Public works, literally, is the state of being flourishing. Bayındır means a place that has been developed and beautified and has suitable living standards. In this context, it is called public works to ensure that the living conditions of a region are suitable, to develop and beautify the settlement. The Ministry […]

What is Commuter? The residential area, which is generally built in places far from the center of the cities or close to the border of the city, is called a suburb. The origin of this concept is based on French culture. The spread of cities over a wide geography played a role in the establishment […]

What is Balcony? Balcony is a building element that protrudes outward, is surrounded by walls or fences, and has at least one open exterior. Procedures regarding the balcony are determined by the zoning regulations. They can be used for many purposes and can also be built inside the structure. Such interior balconies are more common […]

What is a Garden Wall? The structures that separate the gardens from other areas are called garden walls. Its construction is not subject to a license; however, wall height is subject to planned and unplanned space regulations. Technically, it is known as the enclosing wall and it is used to mean a structure that has […]

What is Independent Section? Every usable part of the buildings whose construction has been completed is called an independent part. It refers to the parts of the main immovable that can be used separately and on their own, in buildings with condominium or servitude established. It has its own page in the condominium registry. Building […]

What is impeachment? Dismissal basically means to remove. The act of dismissing (dismissal) derives from this word. In a legal sense, this word means to dismiss a responsible person. This term is used legally in cases where civil servants are deprived of their powers, dismissed by their clients, and some other misconduct, poor job performance, […]

What is the Split Order? When a building is independent of the others and has no neighbors, it is called a discrete order. It is shown as A in the zoning status document and its content is specified within the scope of the Planned Areas Type Zoning Regulation. The definition in the regulation is “independent […]

What is the Right in Real? The set of rights that can be asserted against anyone, giving sovereignty to the owner of the movable or immovable property, is called the real right. This concept, which emerged in Roman law, is also protected under the Turkish Civil Code. Some of them are rights that give broad […]

What is Defective Goods? Goods that do not contain one or more of the features specified in packaging, labels, user manuals, advertisements and advertisements, that reduce or eliminate the benefit of the buyer, and contain legal and economic deficiencies are considered defective goods. The concept of defective goods has been examined within the scope of […]

What is the Courtyard? Courtyard; It is a building element that has been used in both residences and official buildings since the very ancient times of history. These building elements, which form a part of the house in ancient Roman residences and are surrounded by columns, are also called “atriums”. Courtyards, which are complementary or […]

What is the Preliminary Project? The preliminary project is the preliminary work of the implementation project. It is mostly studied at 1/100 or 1/200 scale. It provides a rough prediction about the project. It does not contain details, because final decisions on the project have not yet been made. It is a kind of preliminary […]

What is Waste Management? The substances that arise as a result of production, application and use and that threaten the environment and human health are called waste. Waste management, on the other hand, is the evaluation or elimination of wastes by using recycling or storage areas in line with various plans according to the type […]

What is hollow brick? Hollow brick, which is a kind of brick, is also called ceiling brick or floor brick. It is made to obtain a flat ceiling. It also provides sound insulation and causes less protrusion on walls or floors than beamed flooring. Mold work is also easy and mold cost is low. The […]

What is a Mezzanine Floor? The mezzanine floor is a building element that is built depending on certain conditions. It can be made in sections with a distance of at least 5.50 meters between the floor and the ceiling. Its height must be at least 2.40 meters. It is connected to the floor by a […]

What is Artery? Arter, a word of French origin, means vein and main road with heavy traffic in Turkish. This word, which is mostly used in the medical field, refers to the roads with heavy traffic flow in the real estate sector. It is generally used with the “over the main artery” pattern. It is […]

What is Land Share? According to the Condominium Ownership Law, the share per independent section of each right holder in the buildings where floor servitude or condominium ownership is established is called the land share. After the square meter of the main immovable is calculated, it is distributed to the beneficiaries over the square meters […]

What is Incidental Gain? According to the Income Tax Law, income from non-permanent businesses is called incidental income. This concept covers many situations and its content is explained in detail in article 82 of the Income Tax Law. It is a legal obligation for those who are subject to income tax as a result of […]

What is Apostille? Apostille is the approval given by the authorities of the country where the document was created, which ensures that a document valid in one country can be legally valid in another country. The scope of the apostille was determined in the Hague Convention of 6 October 1961 and was legally processed in […]

What is Apartment Decision Book? The place where the decisions taken at the apartment board meeting, which must be held at least once a year as per the Property Ownership Law, are recorded, is called the apartment decision book. No book can be used in accordance with the Property Ownership Law; The notebook must be […]

What is an Apartment Management Plan? The apartment management plan is a document that gathers the issues related to the apartment such as the management of the apartment, the way of use, the wages of the apartment officials and the duties of the administration and binds all the right holders in the apartment. It is […]

What is Apartment Management? The person who is chosen by the residents of the apartment and approved by the apartment owners, who supervises all the responsibilities related to the apartment and ensures its continuity is called the apartment manager. The scope of apartment management is determined by the Property Ownership Law. Unless there is a […]

What are the Apartment Rules? The set of rules that are recorded in written form in the apartments and that all the residents of the apartments must follow are called the apartment rules. The apartment rules are taken by the flat owner’s board and all apartment residents are expected to follow the rules by informing […]

What is an Entree? It is also known as anteroom, hall for expressing the entrance part of the houses. Access to other rooms is provided through this section. Entrances used as a welcome area are usually designed simply. This section, which determines the first perception of the house, mostly includes furniture such as coat rack, […]

What is Turnkey? When purchasing or renting a workplace or a residence, the completion of all the procedures related to the building and the complete delivery of the building to the buyer is called turnkey. Buyers use this method if they prefer to have all transactions processed and not incur additional costs. Unless special circumstances […]

What is Depreciation? Calculating the annual wear and tear rate of fixed assets with tangible value and determining it as an expense is called depreciation. It includes tangible assets such as immovables and infrastructure (plumbing, roads, etc.). It is mostly calculated as annual depreciation value and recorded in the expense section of the ledger. Under […]

What is an American Kitchen? An American kitchen is also called an open kitchen or an open-plan kitchen. In the American kitchen, the living room and the kitchen are located together in one room. There is no separating wall between the living area and the kitchen. Stronger ventilation systems are used in the American kitchen […]

What is Infrastructure? Infrastructure is the whole of systems such as roads, water, electricity, natural gas, waste water and sewerage, internet and telephone that meet basic and special needs in buildings and settlements. Infrastructure systems also ensure that communication and transport networks between individuals and communities remain operational. Such systems can be operated by community […]

What is Publicity? Publicity means the openness and clarity of something. It forms the basis of the principle of publicity in the Land Registry and Cadastre terminology. The principle of publicity in the land registry means that the land registry information is only available to the relevant persons. This principle is protected by the Turkish […]

What is a Smart Home? Buildings that meet the needs of the home owner with autonomous systems and shape the house according to their personal tastes are called smart homes. Home automation systems include security systems, electricity usage, home climate, lighting and automation of other electronic items in the home. Smart homes can be managed […]

What is Dues? The payments made by the members of a community for the expenses of the collective area where they live or use are called dues. Tenants and flat owners are obliged to regularly pay the amount of subscription determined by the management. The dues paid to cover the expenses in the common areas […]

What is Ahz-u Kabza? Ahz-u kabz means “to collect the price” and it means that the taxpayers authorize the lawyers to collect. It is also referred to as ahzu kabza or ahzu kabz in the contents of the power of attorney. If the client authorizes the attorney to have ahz-u kabza, this means that the […]

What is Ahde Vefa? Ahde vefa literally means “to keep one’s word”. In real estate terminology, this concept is expressed as the expectation that the conditions in the contract will be fulfilled by the parties. Legally, it means commitment to the contract. It states that the persons bound by the contract have to keep their […]

What is an Island? In the real estate sector, an island is a set of publicly owned parcels surrounded by natural and artificial borders. It is simply a collection of parcels on the zoning plan. It is used in zoning planning and makes it easier to determine the title deed information. It is defined as […]

What is Open Tender Procedure? The open tender procedure is a form of tender that is open to participants and anyone who wishes can bid. In this case, the tender is announced to the public and each candidate is expected to prepare a letter of offer. The offer letter represents the candidate’s budget for the […]

What is Certificate of Insolvency? The document showing that the debtor does not have enough property for the legally followed payment is called insolvency certificate. This document is issued by the enforcement office. From the point of view of the creditor, it is the document given to the creditor by the enforcement office for the […]

How to Sell Inherited Real Estate? A person’s debts and receivables and his rights pass to his heirs after his death. In the event that an heir is not appointed by a will, the inheritance is divided equally among blood relatives, such as spouses, siblings, and children. Unless otherwise stated in the will, all heirs […]

What is the Right of Redemption (Fidelity), How is it Used? Giving the right to purchase a real estate primarily to the former owner is called the right of fidelity. Also known as the right of redemption, this practice allows the former owner to reserve the right to repurchase the property. People who have difficulty […]

Is It Mandatory To Get An Appraisal Report When Selling A House? Currently, there are two cases in which the appraisal report, also called the real estate appraisal report, must be obtained: People who sell homes to foreigners are required to obtain an appraisal report. The bank, which is applying for a housing loan, makes […]

What Documents Are Required When Selling a Home? In order to realize the housing sale transaction, the real estate owner and the buyer must prepare the documents to be submitted during the title deed transfer and apply to the General Directorate of Land Registry and Cadastre. How to Get a Title Deed Appointment for the […]

How Does the Deed Handover Process Work? There are many processes in the sale of real estate, the last step is the title deed, thanks to this transaction the rights are transferred from the property to the new owner of the property. In purchases, sales or inheritances, title deed transfers are made to formalize the […]

How is Title Deed Transfer Made? The transfer of immovable property is called deed transfer. In this case, the title deed can be transferred between the buyer and the seller, or due to family inheritance or similar reasons. If you are wondering about the title deed fees, the documents required for the transfer process and […]

What Should Be Considered While Giving Land in Exchange for Flat? One of the methods preferred by land owners who want to build a building is to give land to the contractor in exchange for a flat. Before starting the construction, a construction contract is signed between the land owners and the contractor. With this […]

What is Goodwill Account and How Is It Done? The prices of flats of the same type and square meter in a building may differ depending on the features they have. The process of determining different prices for flats of the same type, taking into account the characteristics of the flats, is called goodwill calculation. […]

What is a barter and how is it made? Barter, which literally means “exchange”, means the exchange of one property for another. In order to exchange real estate with each other, and not for money, barter is treated in the title deed. Real estate values ​​do not have to be equal to each other in […]

What is a Promise-Sale Contract, What are its Conditions? A promise to sell contract is prepared in order to formally undertake that a real estate will be bought and sold at a future date. In the real estate promise contract, the buyer party will receive that property on the date specified in the contract and […]

What are the Documents to be Submitted in the Special Conditions of the House Sale? Real estate purchase and sale transactions are carried out at the land registry offices. There are some documents that the parties must submit to the title deed directorates in order to carry out the deed transfer process. The documents required […]

What is Forced Sale, What are its Conditions? The process of confiscating the real estate registered on the persons who do not pay their debts through enforcement and the sale of these real estates by the state is called forced sale. What are the Conditions of Forced Sale? People who are in a creditor position […]

What is Land Registry Power of Attorney, What Should Be Considered? By granting a power of attorney with a notary, financial transactions can be carried out on behalf of another person. It is possible to sell, sell, buy or sell real estate. It calls itself the power of attorney for the title deed. Each of […]

What is Allotment, How is it Done? Allocation: is dividing the property into plots and registering it in the real estate registry. However there are certain conditions for this process, there should be no right of easement, explanation or mortgage on the land to be allotted. In addition, places in danger zones such as disasters, […]

What is the Case for Dissolution of Partnership in Turkey Real Estate, What are its Conditions? The real estate in which more than one person has shares in the deed is called shared property or shared real estate. In case one or all of the stakeholders want to allocate their own shares, a lawsuit must […]

What is Shared Real Estate, How to Buy and Sell? Immovables in which more than one person has a share in the title deed are called shared real estate. There are two types of proprietary real estate: Shared ownership: In this type of shared deed, it is clear how many shares each shareholder has on […]

How to Sell a Bank Mortgage House? In order to become a home owner in the long term by paying in installments, a housing loan can be obtained by applying to banks. The home loan lender mortgages the real estate until the loan debt is fully paid off. In cases where the debt of the […]

What is Energy Performance Certificate, Is It Mandatory? Energy performance is evaluated by considering energy consumption such as heating and cooling systems of buildings and greenhouse gas emission level. Then, energy consumption classification is made with one of the letters A, B, C, D, E, F, G. A refers to the most efficient and G […]

How Long is the Evacuation Period in a Home Sale? People who want to buy a house with a tenant or the property of the owner of the property should clarify the period of evacuation of the house. If there is no agreement between the parties, the property owner must immediately evacuate the house he […]

What are the Processes Waiting for You When Selling the House? At the stage of selling a house, it is necessary to sign some contracts and complete the transactions at the title deed office. In addition, the sale of housing brings with it some costs. The processes to be experienced until the completion of the […]

What Are the Costs of Selling a House? There are various costs incurred when selling real estate. These expenses are mostly made to sell the house faster or to increase the value of the house. Various costs exist for both the buyer and seller in the home buying and selling process. If there is financial […]

What are the Fastest Ways to Sell a Home? If you, as a property owner, have not been able to find a buyer for your home for a long time, it would be in your best interest to change and improve the methods you apply. In order to sell a house quickly, it is necessary […]

What Should Be Considered When Selling a House? Home buying and selling is an issue that needs to be handled with care. It is necessary to pay attention to every detail in these transactions where high amounts change hands. Record All Transactions As a property owner, you will encounter many people who want to buy […]

What should I do to sell a house, and who should I get support from? There are basic issues that need to be considered in order to sell the house at its value and not to have any problems during the sale. For example, overvalued homes may not be sold for a long time or […]

What is Forgiveness, How Is It Made? Renunciation, which is a legal term; It means leaving a property to someone else, passing it on to someone else. If there is a waiver in real estate; It is used for transactions such as the transfer of the property right of the real estate owner to someone […]

What is Real Estate Valuation Gains Tax? Gains from the disposal of a good are called appreciation gains. According to article 80 of the Income Tax Law No. 193, the value increase gained by selling a purchased real estate within 5 years is subject to tax. However, there is no obligation to pay tax on […]

In Turkey Real Estate What are the Title Deed Transfer Documents Required for Sales Transactions ? Deed transfer is done to record the change of property owner. The buyer and seller or their proxies complete the transaction by being present in the title deed transfer process. Thus, the sale of the house is officially completed. […]

How is Money Paid in Turkey Real Estate Sales? There are 3 different ways to transfer money paid in Turkey real estate purchase and sale transactions: By hand, online and blocked check method. Anyone considering buying a home in the near future should be familiar with these three payment methods for safe shopping. Hand Payment […]