Question 1

What is a Tapu in Turkey?

Accepted Answer

It is a legal and official document that establishes a property's ownership rights. The document also includes information on the property and the owner.

Question 2

How do I get Tapu in Turkey?

Accepted Answer

TERRA Real Estate company will lead your purchase process to the ownership of your property by obtaining a title deed. After choosing a property and signing the contract, we apply for an appointment in the Tapu Office and handover all necessary documents.

Question 3

Do I need a translator for the title deed procedure?

Accepted Answer

Because the paperwork is only prepared in Turkish, if one of the parties is a foreigner, a sworn translator must be present at the title deed office to explain the terms of the conveyance to the party. The title deed is printed by the officers and provided to the buyer when the seller and buyer sign the title deed conveyance agreement.

Question 4

Does my spouse have ownership rights to my property in Turkey?

Accepted Answer

Though you purchase a property after you marry, your spouse has the same rights as you, even if his or her name is not included on the title document, according to Turkish civil law.

Question 5

Can my minor children acquire title deeds on their names if they are under the age of 18?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In this instance, an apostille is necessary on the child's birth certificate.

Question 6

What happens to my belongings once I die?

Accepted Answer

Because the properties you acquire in Turkey are freehold, your family members will be able to inherit them after you pass away.

Question 7

How many individuals may a title deed in Turkey be shared by?

Accepted Answer

The number of people whose names can be written on the same title deed is unlimited.

Question 8

What are the costs of the Turkish Title Deed?

Accepted Answer

Firstly, the Tax in Turkey is 4% of the Taxation Value. The actual value is obtained from the local municipality. After, the buyer pays the title deed office circulating capital and appraisal Report Fee.

Question 9

I have lost my original title deed; can it be reprinted for me?

Accepted Answer

Yes. It's simple to reprint a title deed. The Directorate of Land Registry and Cadastre protects your original registration as a hard and software copy with exceptional security.

Question 10

Can I sell my property in Turkey without title deeds?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can sell your house without the title deed.

Question 11

How can you tell if title deeds are fake?

Accepted Answer

Tapu is a fully insured and legal document. It includes the owner's name, an image, and extensive information on the property. The Tapu must be sealed with a stamp in the center of the document at the bottom. The Tapu and Cadastro General Directorate has provided this official document as well as an archive. This directorate registers and archives the Tapu conveyance. You can always get a piece of advice from the lawyer to make sure about the safeness of the purchase.

Question 12

How do I get my title deeds when the mortgage is paid off?

Accepted Answer

A hypothec is an obligation, right, or security provided to a creditor by contract or by operation of law over the debtor's property without the creditor gaining possession or title. When buyers owe money to sellers in Turkey, they use a Hypothec on the title deed. When the debt is paid, it is removed from the title document. The process of removing a hypothec from a title deed is straightforward. The owner applies for the hypothec removal in the morning, and signatures are taken shortly, just as the title deed transfer process.

Question 13

What do I do if I have no title deeds?

Accepted Answer

If the title deeds have been lost or destroyed, you can apply for the registration office.

Question 14

How do I change my name on Tapu?

Accepted Answer

Changing the name on the tapu is possible as a transfer process. A tapu transfer process is possible after you've signed all of the sales and transfer agreements. For detailed information about title deed transfer procedures, visit our page.

Question 15

Is there anything more I need to know?

Accepted Answer

Foreign investors who spend $250K or more on a property in Turkey are entitled to a Turkish passport within three months. When a real estate buyer applies for Turkish citizenship through an investment program, an amount is placed on the title deed that bans the sale of a Turkish title deed for at least three years. You can find more information about Turkish Citizenship by Investment on our website.

Tapu Devir İşlemleri

Tapu Nedir?

Türkiye'de Tapu Tipleri

Türkiye'de Nasıl Tapu Alabilirim?

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Tapu Nasıl Alınır?

Türkiye'de Tapu Alma Maliyeti

Türkiye'de Tapu Almak Ne Kadar Sürer?

Türkiye'de Tapu Hakkında Sıkça Sorulan Sorular (SSS)

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