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Buying property in Türkiye: title deed types, valuation reports, off-plan versus resale, earthquake insurance, property tax, currency timing and selling.
12 articles
22 September 2026 · 10 min read
Selling Turkish Property: Tax and Process After the 3-Year Hold
Selling Turkish property after the three-year hold: the five-year capital gains exemption, the roughly 4% transfer tax, and how to remit proceeds abroad.
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19 September 2026 · 9 min read
Earthquake Safety in Turkey: DASK Insurance and Building Checks
Earthquake safety in Turkey protects your money and your family: how DASK compulsory earthquake insurance pays out, plus the building checks to run before you sign.
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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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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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16 July 2026 · 10 min read
Turkish Property Valuation Report: How to Read Your Ekspertiz 2026
A Turkish property valuation report (Ekspertiz) is an SPK-licensed appraisal required for foreign title transfers and citizenship by investment. Learn to read every section, from title status to final value.
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14 July 2026 · 10 min read
Property Tax in Turkey vs China: A Side-by-Side Guide
Property tax in Turkey differs from China's mainly in the holding phase: Turkey charges an annual municipal property tax (Emlak Vergisi), while China has no nationwide holding tax. Here is the full comparison.
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10 July 2026 · 9 min read
Buying Property in Turkey for Schooling: A 2026 Family Guide
Buying property in Turkey for schooling works through status, not addresses. As of this writing (July 2026), see how a home links to residence and citizenship for your child's education.
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3 July 2026 · 9 min read
Inflated Property Valuations in Turkey: How Chinese Investors Avoid Overpaying (2026 Guide)
Inflated property valuations in Turkey are the trap Chinese investors hit most often. This guide covers SPK-licensed appraisals, why citizenship deals carry the highest risk, and the due diligence that prevents overpaying.
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16 June 2026 · 10 min read
Buy Real Estate in Turkey: 2026 Guide for Chinese Investors
Chinese nationals can legally buy real estate in Turkey, and the purchase process typically takes a few weeks to three months. This 2026 guide covers the title deed (Tapu) transfer, taxes, due diligence, and the USD 400,000 citizenship by investment route.
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18 April 2026 · 5 min read
Buying Real Estate in Turkey as a Chinese Investor: City Selection, Viewings, Title, Rental, and the Traps to Avoid
Istanbul vs Antalya vs Bodrum, owner-occupied vs CBI vs rental, apartment vs villa vs commercial, the 12 questions Chinese clients must answer before buying property in Turkey.
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