Real estate in Turkey

Yes. Foreign nationals, including Chinese citizens, can buy residential, commercial, or land properties almost anywhere in Turkey, with the only restrictions being designated military or special zones. There is no quota for Chinese buyers. Ownership is freehold, with no leasehold restrictions. From signed contract to registered title deed (Tapu) typically takes 2 to 4 weeks.

Plan for approximately 6 to 10 percent on top of the property price. The main components are: title-deed transfer tax (Tapu Harcı) at 4 percent, KDV (VAT) at 1, 10, or 20 percent depending on property type and the seller's status, an official valuation report (Ekspertiz), sworn translator and notarisation fees, real-estate agent commission (typically 2 percent on the buyer side), and our advisory fee. We provide a complete written cost breakdown before any commitment.

It depends on your goal. Istanbul has the highest liquidity, strongest rental yields, and the deepest CBI-eligible property market, best for investment and citizenship. Antalya is the Mediterranean coast, strong for holiday use and peak-season rental yields with Russian and EU tenants. Bodrum is the high-end Aegean villa market, best for ultra-HNW lifestyle and long-term appreciation, but with thinner liquidity. We match the city to your specific objective during the initial consultation.

The single biggest risk for Chinese buyers is paying 20 to 40 percent above true market price through CBI-targeted developer projects. We protect you by: (1) independent valuation (Ekspertiz) commissioned by us, never by the developer; (2) refusing all developer commissions, we work only for you; (3) comparing recent transaction prices for similar units in the same building; (4) negotiating cash discounts of 5 to 10 percent that most foreign buyers do not realise are possible.

These are three different title-deed states. Tapu is the general Turkish term for title deed. Kat İrtifakı (construction servitude) means the building is still under construction, you own a defined share with the right to your unit when completed. Kat Mülkiyeti (condominium ownership) means the building is finished and your unit is fully registered as a freehold condominium. Both can be used for CBI applications, but the specific form must match what the Migration Directorate expects for your case. We verify the title state before every signing.

Yes. Long-term residential lets typically yield 4 to 6 percent gross annually. Short-term lets (Airbnb-style) can yield 6 to 10 percent but some buildings prohibit short-term rentals, we check before purchase. Rental income up to TRY 21,000 per year is tax-exempt; income above that is taxed progressively at 15 to 40 percent. After closing we can introduce vetted property-management firms, typical management fees are 8 to 12 percent of gross rent. CBI-purchased properties cannot be sold or transferred for 3 years but can be rented out throughout that period.