Frequently asked questions

Yes. Citizens of most countries can buy villas, houses and apartments in Turkey, subject to reciprocity and a few restricted areas such as military zones. Our buying guide explains the steps, and an independent lawyer can confirm the rules for your nationality.

Before a listing goes live, the owner uploads the title deed (tapu) and our team checks that it matches the property and the person listing it. The document is seen only by our team and is never shown publicly. This check does not replace your own legal checks at the Land Registry before you buy.

No. Browsing listings and sending enquiries is free, and we never ask buyers for fees, deposits or any other payment. If anyone asks you for money in our name, do not pay and let us know.

Send an enquiry using the form on the listing page. Our team replies, answers your questions and arranges an in-person or video viewing with the owner. Your contact details stay with our team.

Buying property worth at least USD 400,000 can make you eligible, provided you commit not to sell it for three years and meet the other conditions. The “Citizenship eligible” filter is only a guide based on the asking price. Whether a specific purchase qualifies must be confirmed by your lawyer and the authorities.

The main costs are the title deed fee of 4% of the declared value (customarily split between buyer and seller), the official valuation report, a sworn translator, compulsory earthquake insurance (DASK) and your lawyer's fees. After the purchase you pay an annual property tax. Ask your lawyer for a written estimate before you commit.

Never send a deposit before you have viewed the villa and checked the title deed at the Land Registry, in person or through your independent lawyer. Make sure the seller's ID matches the tapu, and pay at the title transfer. Our page “Buying safely in Turkey” has the full checklist.

It is possible but limited. Some Turkish banks lend to foreign buyers, usually with a sizeable down payment and stricter conditions, and most foreign purchases are paid in cash. Ask the banks directly about current terms for your situation.

Listing is free and there is no commission. You keep the full sale price.

A copy of the title deed (tapu) or, for agencies, your real-estate trading authorisation. Only our team sees it.

No. Write in your own language; we translate your listing into eight languages and you can correct any translation.

Usually within one business day after we check your documents.

Yes, at any time from your owner panel. You can also mark it as sold.