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The process of foreign nationals acquiring real estate in Turkey has been significantly simplified following a legal amendment enacted in 2012. As of today, citizens of 183 countries are eligible to purchase property in Turkey.
The process generally works as follows: The first step is to obtain a tax identification number in Turkey; this can be done at any tax office within minutes. Next, a bank account is opened in Turkey, and the payment is made through this account. It is mandatory to obtain a “foreign exchange purchase certificate” for the amount converted from the foreign currency to Turkish lira.
Title deed procedures are conducted at the Land Registry Office and carried out with the assistance of a notary-certified translator. Once all documents are complete, the title deed transfer can be finalized on the same day. Additionally, a 4% title deed fee must be paid based on the purchase price (typically split between the buyer and seller).
Hisarkaya Real Estate manages all these processes on your behalf with specialized legal consulting and translation support tailored for international clients. We provide services in English, Arabic, and Russian.
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