Conveyancing Solicitors in Turkey
If you’re looking for trusted conveyancing solicitors in Turkey, you’re in the right place. Buying or selling property abroad can be stressful, especially with unfamiliar legal processes. Burcu Yılmaz Sayılgan is an English-speaking lawyer based in Fethiye, offering clear legal guidance and reliable support for expats navigating Turkish real estate law.
What Should You Check Before Buying Property?
As experienced conveyancing solicitors in Turkey, we recommend that buyers take special care with the following:
Confirm the property has all required legal licenses.
Check for any third-party claims such as mortgages, seizures, easements, or legal disputes.
Protect your payment to ensure you receive the official title deed (Tapu) at the Land Registry Office.
What Sellers Need to Know
If you’re selling a property, it’s essential to:
Ensure you receive the full sale price before or at the time of title deed transfer.
Handle the transaction at the Land Registry for legal validity.
Why Use a Solicitor for Property Transactions?
Working with English-speaking conveyancing solicitors in Turkey provides peace of mind. A solicitor protects your interests throughout the sale or purchase — including interactions with estate agents and third parties. Turkish solicitors are members of bar associations and are accountable for safeguarding your rights and your funds.
Legal Process for Property Transfer
Ownership of property in Turkey can only be transferred through an official deed signed at the Land Registry Directorate.
While “sales commitment agreements” may be signed at a notary, they do not transfer legal ownership.
Only registration at the Land Registry confers full legal rights.
Required Documents for Property Transactions
You’ll need the following documents to buy or sell property in Turkey:
Title deed (Tapu) or property location details
Passport
Property Value Statement from the local council
DASK (compulsory earthquake insurance)
Identity information form
Certified interpreter (if either party doesn’t speak Turkish)
Power of attorney (if using a representative)
Currency exchange document
Property valuation report
Cost of Buying or Selling Property
Title deed tax: Both buyer and seller must pay 2% (total 4%) of the declared sale price.
Revolving Fund fee: A small administrative fee charged by the Land Registry.
Did You Pay for a Property But Never Got the Title Deed?
Without a signed title deed at the registry office, the property legally remains with the original owner.
If you only signed a sales agreement at a notary, you may be able to enforce the sale.
Otherwise, your only option might be recovering funds through court action.
Our office has successfully helped expats resolve such issues — don’t delay in getting legal support.
Contact an Experienced Real Estate Lawyer in Turkey
Burcu Yılmaz Sayılgan has helped countless expats buy and sell property safely across Fethiye, Göcek, Kalkan, Istanbul, and the wider Muğla region. As a trusted legal advisor fluent in English, she ensures peace of mind for every client.
📞 Contact Burcu today for legal advice or to begin your real estate transaction.
Learn more from the Turkish Land Registry Directorate (official government site).
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