Frequently asked questions

Under the professional rules governing lawyers in Turkey, legal fees are not published on websites. Fees are agreed in a written fee agreement once the nature and scope of the matter have been assessed, taking into account the bar’s minimum fee schedule.

Meetings can be held in Turkish and English, and also in Russian, Arabic and German with members of our team. For official procedures such as the title transfer, a sworn interpreter is required by law.

Many steps can be carried out under a power of attorney executed abroad with an apostille, or drawn up at a Turkish consulate. Its scope should be defined carefully according to the matter; personal attendance may be needed at certain stages.

Simply outline your matter through the contact form, by email or by telephone. The meeting can take place at our Bodrum or Istanbul office, or by video call; sharing the relevant documents in advance makes the meeting more productive.

No. Acquisition is restricted, or subject to permission, in military restricted zones and security zones. There are also limits relating to the reciprocity principle and the total area foreign nationals may acquire. These points are reviewed for each property individually.

The law provides for the title deed fee separately for buyer and seller, although the parties may agree a different allocation in their contract. The current rate and basis of calculation are confirmed with the land registry office before the transfer.

It may be legally possible, but the absence of an occupancy certificate can have consequences for utility connections, conversion to condominium ownership, valuation and certain applications. The reason for the gap, and whether it can be remedied, should be assessed before purchase.

Before any payment, the title record, the owner’s identity and any encumbrances should be reviewed, and the payment terms, refund conditions and transfer date set out in writing. It is also important that payment is made by a traceable method.

No. Property ownership may be relied on as a basis for a short-term residence permit application, but the application must be made separately and the other conditions met. The assessment rests with the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management.

The minimum value is set by Presidential decision and has changed over time. For that reason, no amount appears on our website; we recommend confirming the current figure with official sources before applying.

For property relied on in a citizenship-by-investment application, an annotation is entered on the title stating that it will not be sold for three years. The consequences of any dealing with the property during that period should be assessed before applying.

The legislation allows a spouse and minor children to be included under certain conditions. Who falls within scope, and which documents are needed, depends on the family’s circumstances.

Once the engagement is in place, you receive a personal login link and user details. In the portal you can follow the stages of your matter, shared documents and notes from your lawyer.

We recommend sending documents such as passports, title deeds and powers of attorney through the upload area of the client portal rather than by email. Where originals are required, the delivery method is agreed separately with your lawyer.