Legal Advisory on Real Estate Sales to Foreign Nationals
Property acquisition by foreign individuals and entities, military zone and reciprocity checks, title procedures and citizenship-linked processes.
Foreign individuals and foreign-capital companies may acquire real property in Türkiye within the limits set by law. The process involves land-registry procedures, a valuation report and checks such as military restricted zones.
Applying for Turkish citizenship through property acquisition is subject to separate conditions for purchases above a set value.
Typical matters
- Legal due diligence and land-registry procedures for foreign buyers
- Pre-purchase review of the title and zoning status
- Legal steps in citizenship-by-investment applications
Key legislation
- Land Registry Law No. 2644, Art. 35
- Turkish Citizenship Law No. 5901