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17 September 2026 · 9 min read
Off-Plan vs Resale Property in Turkey: Risks for Buyers in 2026
Off-plan vs resale property in Turkey carries different risks: off-plan costs less but ties up delivery and title, while resale needs permit and burden checks.
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16 September 2026 · 9 min read
Buying Property in Turkey Remotely: 2026 Power of Attorney Guide
Buying property in Turkey remotely requires a notarised Vekalet power of attorney. This 2026 guide covers the process, costs, and risk controls.
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12 September 2026 · 11 min read
Turkish Title Deed (Tapu) 2026: Types, Risks, and Buyer Checks
The Turkish title deed (Tapu) is the only legal proof of property ownership in Turkey. Learn the title types, common risks, and checks to complete before transfer.
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10 September 2026 · 9 min read
Children Born in Turkey to Chinese Parents: Nationality Guide
Children born in Turkey to Chinese parents are usually Chinese citizens, not Turkish. Here is how birth registration, passports, and hukou work.
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8 September 2026 · 10 min read
Renouncing Chinese Nationality: 2026 Process, Consequences and Myths
Renouncing Chinese nationality means applying to a county-level public security bureau or a Chinese consulate for approval. As of this writing (September 2026), here is the real process, the effects on hukou and property, and the common myths.
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5 September 2026 · 9 min read
Turkish Military Service for New Citizens: 2026 Family Guide
Turkish military service applies only to male citizens, and men who naturalize through investment are generally outside compulsory conscription. This guide covers ages, exemptions, paid service, and the rules for your sons.
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3 September 2026 · 9 min read
Exchange a Chinese Driving Licence in Turkey: 2026 Guide
Exchange a Chinese driving licence in Turkey under reciprocity, with a valid residence permit and usually no road test. Documents, sworn translation, apostille, and time window explained.
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29 August 2026 · 10 min read
Turkish ID Card (Kimlik) 2026 Guide: Foreigner ID Number, Address Registration, e-Devlet
Your Turkish ID card (Kimlik) connects your residence status, address, and government portal access. This guide covers the 99 foreigner ID number, address registration, and e-Devlet setup.
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27 August 2026 · 10 min read
Health Insurance in Turkey and SGK for Chinese Residents (2026)
Health insurance in Turkey follows two paths: private cover for your first residence permit, then voluntary SGK (GSS) after a year. Here is what Chinese residents pay and how to choose.
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25 August 2026 · 10 min read
Best Istanbul Districts for Chinese Families (2026)
The best Istanbul districts for Chinese families come with trade-offs: as of this writing the European side sits near international schools but costs more, while the Asian side gives better value. Start from schools and commute.
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22 August 2026 · 10 min read
Cost of Living in Istanbul for a Chinese Family (2026 Guide)
Cost of living in Istanbul for a Chinese family of three runs roughly 1,500 to 3,000 USD a month as of this writing, with housing and international school fees the two biggest swing factors.
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20 August 2026 · 11 min read
Turkish Lira FX Risk: Timing Your Turkey Property Purchase
Turkish lira FX risk shapes when and how Chinese buyers should purchase property in Turkey. This guide covers pricing currency, conversion timing, why citizenship funds must become lira, and four ways to manage the risk.
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