As a foreign national can i buy a property in Turkey?
Countries which have a reciprocal
agreement with Turkey for the purchase of land and properties are;
Angola, Argentina, Australia, Germany, USA, Andora, Argentina,
Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bolivia,
Bosnia-Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Denmark (Residents permission
for 6 months is a must), The Dominican Republic, Ecuador,
Elsalvador, Estonia, Ivory Coast, Phillipines, Finland, Ghana,
Guinea, Grenada, France, Gabon, Guatemala, Guyana, South Africa,
Haiti, Croatia, Netherlands, Honduras UK, Ireland, Spain, Israel,
Sweden, Switzerland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Cameroon, Canada,
Northern Cyprus, Columbia, South Korea, Costa Rica, Latvia,
Leichtenstein, Lithuania, Luxemborg, Hungary, Malawi, Malaysia,
Mali, Malta, Mauritus, Mexico, Monaco, Mauritania, Mozambique,
Nicaragua, Norway, Central African Republic, Panama, Paraguay, Peru,
Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Senegal, Serbia, Singapore, Somalia,
Sri Lanka, Chile, Tanzania, Uruguay, Venezuela, New Zealand, Greece.
Countries with are allowed to purchase only property are;
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Chad, China, Morocco, Georgia, Iran,
Kazakhastan( Resident permission for 6 months is a must), Kenya,
Kyrgyzstan, Macedonia, Egypt, Moldova, Nabimia, Uzbekistan, Romania,
Russia (Resident permission for 6 months is a must), Slovenia,
Tajikistan, Uganda, Ukraine, Jordan.
Countries which are not allowed to purchase land or property are;
Afghanistan, United Arab Emirates, Burma, Algeria, Czech Republic,
Indonesia, Eritre, Armenia, Ethiyopia, Fiji, Iraq, Cambodia, Qatar,
North Korea, Kuwait, Cuba, Laos, Libya, Mongolia, Nepal, Nigeria,
Oman, Slovakia, Sudan, Surinam, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Tunisia,
Vietnam, Yemen, Turkmenistan. This information was obtained from the
Ministry of foreign affairs and should be checked regularly due to
possible changes.
Have I chosen the right company to buy with?
You can be assured of complete peace of mind throughout the buying
process
What is my Budget?
You can search easily on our website for all properties up to a certain price, so you can see immediately what you can expect for your money. Just go to the property quick search on the home page.
Am I buying a holiday home?
You may know exactly where you want to take your holidays, b ut is it really where you want to buy a home? We can help you explore all the possibilities and ensure that you make the right decision.
Am I buying for Investment?
Will you want to rent out the property? If not, look at buying off-plan as it means you are securing it at todays prices and by the time your property is completed it may very well have risen in value.
Do I want a retirement home?
If you want to live permanently abroad, look to see how you can imagine spending your time? Find out what your health insurance covers and whether you can have a better quality of life at a lower cost.
Do I want to rent out the property and generate income?
You can generate income by renting out your property when you’re not using it, but how will you maintain it for your guests? We offer full management service and advice on how to maximise your income potential.
Do I want to buy a property that’s ready to move into?
We have a selection of resale properties that are ready to move into (or rent out).
What size and type of property do I want?
Do you want a detached villa overlooking the coast or near a golf course? Are you looking for an easy to maintain apartment in the social atmosphere of a family resort? You can search our website by property type.
As a Foreign National can I buy property in Turkey
Foreign nationals (real persons) are able to acquire real estate in Turkey on the conditions of a reciprocal agreement being in place with your country and that your purchase complies with all legal restrictions.
Are properties in Turkey Freehold or leasehold?
In general, properties in Turkey are of Freehold type.
What documents do I need when I buy a property in Turkey?
You will need copies of your passport, 5 passport sized photographs and a Turkish tax number which will be issued to you when you are in Turkey. Some foreign nationals also require a residence permit to buy a property in Turkey, please check whether this is applicable to you.
What additional costs are there in relation to the purchase?
You will need to pay stamp duty (between 1.5 – 3%), costs related to the transfer of Tapu (title deeds), Notary costs, costs for issue of the habitation licence and transfer of electric and water supply to your name. Please check when purchasing a property whether these costs are included in the price of your property.