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Property guide

Buying property in Turkey: step by step

From choosing the district to holding the title deed in your name: the steps, fees and documents, and the residence or citizenship a property can give you.

Title deed fee
4% of the registered value
Property residence
A home worth USD 200,000 or more
Citizenship
USD 400,000, no sale for 3 years
Step 1 of 5Before buying

Choose the area and budget

Decide your goal first: a family home, a rental investment, residence or citizenship. The goal decides the city, district and budget. Visit the area at different times and ask about transport, schools and services.

What to do

  • Decide why you are buying
  • Compare several districts and prices per square metre
  • If you want residence, check the district is open to foreign residents

Documents you need

  • Passport
  • A budget that includes fees

Frequently asked questions

What is the title deed fee in Turkey?

4% of the value registered on the deed. Buyer and seller agree how to split it, and the buyer often pays it all.

Does buying property give me residence?

Yes, if the residential property is worth USD 200,000 or more under the current rule. You apply through e-İkamet.

How much do I need for citizenship through property?

One or more properties worth USD 400,000 or more, with a commitment registered on the deed not to sell for 3 years.

Do I need a lawyer?

It is not compulsory, but a lawyer protects you from title and mortgage problems and handles residence or citizenship. Choose one independent of the seller and agent.

Figures and conditions change, so check them with a lawyer or the official authority before buying.