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WHO CAN BUY
Citizens of countries who have a reciprocity
agreement with Turkey can purchase a property, which includes all
countries within the EU. The only restriction is that the property cannot
be on military designated land.
TENURE OF PROPERTY
Almost all property in Turkey is "Freehold".
MORTGAGE / FINANCIAL ADVICE
There are currently no mortgages
available for a foreign citizen secured on a Turkish property. Recent
changes in legislation means in theory that it is possible, but the
logistics makes it very difficult. Aquavista Property Consultants Ltd is
currently in discussion with several Turkish banks to resolve these issues
to provide this facility to our clients.
There are
alternative means of funding a purchase of your property and Aquavista
Property Consultants Ltd have an independent financial adviser who can
discuss with you the options. Please contact us for further information.
LEGAL DOCUMENTS
We would always advise that you use a lawyer to
complete your purchase and we can provide the names of several Turkish/English
lawyers in Turkey/U.K. on request, although each of our Associates has
access to lawyers.
Our Associates
will prepare a Contract that will detail your property, type, etc together
with the price agreed, payment method and any extras or alterations you
may require. This Contract Agreement is binding in Turkish Law and will be
in both English and Turkish.
A copy of your
passport is then sent to the local military authority that run a
background check to verify you are able to purchase your intended property.
This process normally takes 8-12 weeks. Please note that due to the high
number of foreigners purchasing property in Turkey we have experienced
occasions when this is taking longer.
After
clearance by the Turkish military you can proceed to purchase your
property. This is conducted in the local Land Registry Office, where both
the buyer and seller enter the details into the Registry Book. If you
cannot be present for this you are able to sign power of attorney to your
solicitor to act on your behalf. The property tapu will then be made out
into your name.
TAPU - The tapu is the Turkish
property deed
In the case of a new build you will receive two
tapu is. The first is tapu is the ARSA, which means land. This is issued
first and will show the new property owners name. According to Turkish law
as long as the owners name is on the arsa tapu then they own whatever is
on the land. An application must be made to the local council offices for
a living license (the second tapu - OTURMA IZNI). This is done by the
property vendor (i.e. the builder), and is only issued once the building
has been inspected to comply with the building application. Once this has
been granted the tapu will show the words CINS TASHIHI that confirms the
classification on the property. In the case of re-sale property the OTURMA
IZNI should have already been granted, but must be checked it is shown. |