Question 1

How do I get the title deed (Tapu)?

Accepted Answer

If you purchase a property, the seller provides you with the property documents. Preparing the mandatory appraisal report takes generally 2 days. Meantime, if the buyer is a foreigner, the buyer's document translations are prepared. After preparing all documents in two days time, the seller should apply for title deed conveyance at Land Registry and Cadastre Office. Generally, the title deed office will invite buying and selling parties for final signatures in the afternoon.

Question 2

What is the right time for payment; money first or title deed first?

Accepted Answer

Money first! The final question before the signatures, title deed clerk asks the seller: Have you received your full payment for the property?. The answer should be: Yes!. Receiving the full payment and then title deed conveyance is the correct order and the customs in Turkey.

Question 3

What are the necessary documents for title deed conveyance?

Accepted Answer

Required documents for the title deed conveyance application are as follows: • The translation and the original buyer’s passport • Buyer’s tax number • Statement of identity information form • Appraisal report • Current title deed • Seller’s ID.

Question 4

Is property ownership leasehold or freehold in Turkey?

Accepted Answer

All title deeds in Turkey are freehold. There is not any leasehold property in Turkey.

Question 5

How long does the title deed conveyance process last?

Accepted Answer

After your application with all the required documents, it takes generally one or two days depending on the work volume at Land Registry and Cadastre office.

Question 6

Is there a special process for title deed if I buy a property for Turkish citizenship?

Accepted Answer

Because all properties are freehold in Turkey, normally you can buy and sell properties at your free will. However, when you buy a property for Turkish citizenship by investment, you can not sell the property within three years and this must be stated on the title deed papers.

Question 7

What is hypothec?

Accepted Answer

Hypothec is an obligation, right or security given by contract or by operation of law to a creditor over property of the debtor without transfer of possession or title to the creditor. In Turkey, Hypothec on title deed is used when buyers owe an amount of money to sellers. It is removed from the title deed when the debt is paid.

Question 8

How is the hypothec removed?

Accepted Answer

Removing a hypothec from a title deed is a simple transaction. Just like the title deed transfer process, the owner applies for the hypothec removal in the morning and signatures are taken the same day in the afternoon.

Question 9

Can my children under the age of 18 have title deed on their names?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In this case, the child’s birth certificate with an apostille is required.

Question 10

How many people can share a title deed?

Accepted Answer

There is no limit for the number of people whose names can be written on the same title deed.

Question 11

Can I share a title deed with other people?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can buy it with several people together. Depending on your share amount, you have ownership rights of the property. There isn't any limit of shareholders of a property.

Question 12

Does my spouse have the rights on my property?

Accepted Answer

According to the Turkish civil code, if you purchase the property after your marriage, your spouse has the same rights as you even if your spouse's name is not written on the title deed.

Question 13

What happens to my property when I die?

Accepted Answer

Since the properties you buy in Turkey are freehold, your family members have the right of succession after your death.

Question 14

What are the title deed costs?

Accepted Answer

Title deed conveyance costs: • Buyer pays 2%, the seller pays 2% as conveyance tax according to the law. If you do not negotiate before purchasing the property, it is expected that the buyer pays all conveyance tax as Turkish customs. • Appraisal Report Fee • Title deed office circulating capital.

Question 15

I lost my original title deed, can I have it reprinted?

Accepted Answer

No problem! Reprinting a title deed is a simple task. Your original registration is protected as hard and software copy with high security at The Directorate of Land Registry and Cadastre.

Question 16

What is Title Deed Escrow (Tapu Takas)?

Accepted Answer

Title deed escrow is a way of online safe payment for property purchase, where the General Directorate of Land Registry and Cadastre stands between buyer and seller. Money is paid to the title deed office bank account (Takasbank) and after the registration, the title deed office transfer the money to the seller within seconds.

Question 17

What are the communication channels for the Title Deed Office?

Accepted Answer

You can contact the General Directorate of Land Registry and Cadastre using these channels: Website: https://www.yourkeyturkey.gov.tr/ E-Mail: bilgiedinme@tkgm.gov.tr Phone: 0 312 413 60 00 Call Center: 181

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