Safe Real Estate Purchase Guide in Turkey for Citizens Living in Europe

Buying Property in Turkey for Residents Abroad

Citizens living in Europe often wish to buy houses, land, or commercial properties in Turkey.
However, the Turkish real estate market carries various legal risks during the purchase process.

Therefore, verifying the legal status of the property, ensuring the security of the transaction, and preventing potential fraud should always be handled with the support of a qualified lawyer.

Main Legal Risks in Real Estate Purchases

Before purchasing a property, the legal due diligence should not be limited to checking the registered owner in the land registry.
The property may be subject to:

• Lien (enforcement record)
• Mortgage
• Annotations or restrictions (e.g., lawsuits, usufruct rights, pre-emption rights)
• Zoning restrictions or construction penalties

These legal issues can directly affect the use, resale, or value of the property.
Many buyers suffer financial loss because they rely solely on the seller’s statements without conducting a proper legal investigation.

Legal Examination of the Property

A comprehensive legal review includes:

1. Examination of land registry records (encumbrance inquiry)
2. Obtaining an official land registry extract from the Land Registry Office
3. Zoning and municipal archive checks
4. Review of the property’s sales history and market value
5. Verification of the seller’s ownership rights and legal capacity

Through this legal review, the client gains full and accurate information about the property and avoids possible fraud or post-sale disputes.

Contract and Price Review

Determining the fair value of a property cannot be done merely by viewing the title records.
Therefore, the lawyer performs a market value analysis and legally reviews the preliminary sales contract.

This ensures that the buyer pays a reasonable and fair price and that no unfair or missing clauses exist in the agreement.

Land Registry Appointment and Purchase Procedures

During the property purchase process, attention must be paid to appointment scheduling, document preparation, and transaction completion.
The lawyer can handle the following on behalf of the client:

• Booking appointments with the Land Registry Office
• Purchasing the property via power of attorney on behalf of the buyer
• Reviewing the official deed
• Finalizing the transaction securely

With this service, clients can complete their property purchase in Turkey without having to travel, with full legal protection.

Conclusion: Legal Assurance Is Essential in Property Purchases

Citizens living abroad may face legal risks when buying property in Turkey.
However, these risks can be prevented with professional legal assistance.

Every real estate purchase should include a legal due diligence, lien and annotation check, and transaction supervision by a lawyer.
This ensures that clients avoid financial loss or fraud and complete their purchase with full legal security.