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Antalya is one of the most popular real estate investment hubs for foreigners in Turkey. From Lara to Konyaaltı, Belek to Alanya, thousands of foreign nationals acquire property each year either to live in or to invest. Yet Turkish real estate law involves country-specific processes; title transfers, tax obligations, and contractual risks can lead to substantial losses without proper legal guidance.

Our firm handles every step for foreign clients — whether buyer or seller — from title deed transactions and drafting of sale contracts to military restricted zone inquiries and review of valuation reports. As a real estate lawyer in Antalya, our aim is to ensure a transparent and secure transaction or tenancy process that protects the client's rights at every stage.

Services we offer

  • Title deed transfer transactions and representation before the land registry
  • Drafting of promise-to-sell agreements and pre-payment-protected sale contracts
  • Military restricted zone inquiries and sale permits to foreigners
  • Valuation reports, title records, and mortgage review
  • Rental contracts, rent-increase disputes, and eviction proceedings
  • Construction, condominium establishment, and floor ownership disputes
  • Legal counsel on common areas and site management
  • Tax (deed charge, VAT, property tax) and foreign-exchange transfer processes

How we work

For a foreign buyer, every real estate process begins with a legal due diligence: title records, mortgage/lien notes, zoning status, and military zone inquiry. We then negotiate with the seller, draft contract clauses favorable to the client, and arrange the necessary deposit terms. At the title transfer stage, we represent the client before the notary and land registry, and coordinate the payment flow, foreign-exchange transfer, and tax obligations. Post-closing, we also guide on utility setup, tax number registration, and building management relations.

Frequently asked questions

Can foreigners buy property anywhere in Turkey?+
No. Sales to foreigners are not permitted in military restricted zones and certain strategic areas. There are also limits on the total surface area a foreign national may acquire across Turkey. Title and military-zone checks must therefore precede any purchase.
Is having a lawyer mandatory at the title transfer?+
Not legally required, but strongly advised. Where a language barrier exists, payments are in foreign currency, and risks are high — especially with off-plan properties — independent counsel is essential. The land registry officer's role is to register the transfer, not to advise the parties.
My tenant refuses the rent increase — can I evict?+
Turkish law strongly protects tenants. Rent increases are subject to specific rates and, in certain cases, court applications. Eviction is permissible only on the limited grounds set out in law and through proper procedure; eviction without a court decision is prohibited.

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