Foreign investors may acquire real estate in Türkiye, and in practice the process runs more predictably than is often assumed. Treating the acquisition as a title procedure alone, however, can produce consequences that are difficult to correct later.
The decision is made before the land registry
Whether the investment will be held personally or through a company established in Türkiye must be settled before acquisition takes place. That choice directly affects the tax burden, how rental income is declared, how a future transfer will be executed, and eligibility for a citizenship application.
The headings that make up the process
- Military zone and restriction checks. Confirming in advance whether the property is open to acquisition.
- Banking procedures. Account opening, documentation of the currency transfer, and a recorded payment trail.
- Valuation report. Obtaining a valid property valuation report where regulation requires one.
- Tax and duty planning. Title deed duty, possible exemptions, and post-acquisition obligations.
- Residency and citizenship. Assessing whether the investment satisfies the conditions set out in the relevant legislation.
The post-investment stage is routinely neglected
The process does not end once acquisition completes. Lease agreements, income declarations, service charges and tax obligations, maintenance, and eventual resale all require attention on the ground — and the investor is usually abroad. Failing to establish that follow-up often affects the return on the investment more than any error made at the acquisition stage.
This content is provided for general information only and does not constitute legal advice. Legislation may change; current specialist advice should be obtained for any specific transaction.