Region
Fethiye
Title and building permit matters for detached houses, villas and parcels close to protected areas within a village setting.
Overview
Property in and around Fethiye consists mostly of detached houses within village and neighbourhood settings, villas with pools and small-scale estates. As the area has long attracted foreign buyers, older title records that have changed hands several times are common. Proximity to natural and archaeological conservation areas is also an important part of the zoning review.
Bodrum office
Common legal questions
- Building permits and missing occupancy certificates
Some detached houses have extensions that do not conform to the permit, or lack an occupancy certificate (iskân); this can affect the transfer and later transactions.
- Conservation and protected areas
On parcels within natural or archaeological conservation areas, construction and alterations depend on decisions of the conservation board.
- Houses on plots and condominium servitude
Where more than one building stands on a single parcel, we review whether the independent units are registered separately on the title.
- Older purchases and powers of attorney
For past transactions carried out under a power of attorney, its scope and validity are reassessed for the present transfer.
- Long-term tenancy and holiday letting
Annual tenancies and short-term tourist lettings are governed by different rules; the type of agreement is chosen accordingly.
This content is for general information only and does not constitute legal advice.