Build your own house in Turkey – How to buy land and build your own house in Turkey
Building and designing your own house in Turkey is a good idea because you will get the exact house design you have in mind. You’ll be able to customize the property to your own needs. You also won’t be restricted to a specific location or neighborhood. Thus, in this article from Ebla Real Estate, we will talk about how to buy land and build your own house in Turkey.
An introduction:
Many real estate buyers are torn between buying an existing home or building their dream home from scratch. However, it is becoming popular for people to design and build their own property in Turkey, in a location of their choice.
Buying land in Turkey for foreigners :
Foreigners can buy and own land in Turkey; This is based on Article 35 of the Real Estate Law in Turkey No. 2644, which stipulates the abolition of reciprocity in real estate ownership transactions for foreigners in Turkey.
However, Turkish laws still prohibit real estate ownership for some foreign nationals: Syria, Armenia, North Korea, Cuba.
It is worth noting that Syrians can own real estate and buy land if they establish a company in Turkey.
How to buy land and build your own house in Turkey?
Choose a good region in Turkey to build your own home:
To buy land and build your own house in Turkey, it is important to be precise in selecting the city in Turkey. Thus, the buyer has to choose a developed city from one of the largest Turkish cities to take advantage of the location and features of those cities, such as Istanbul or Bursa. Moreover, it is better to purchase property in areas that are still experiencing growth. In addition, proximity to local cafes, shops, schools and parks; low crime rates; street access and parking as well as access to public transport and being away from the “hustle and bustle” are just some of the attributes worth considering.
Make sure that the land is suitable for construction in Turkey:
Since not every land is suitable for construction in Turkey, some controls are made when starting a project or house on the land. Therefore, the land where the construction works will be carried out must be included in the urban planning or zoning plan so that it can be built.
Moreover, the buyer should register the land as a “residence” in its architectural position. In addition, it is necessary to obtain a document regarding the architectural situation containing all the information about the land from the relevant municipality.
If the land is located in unregulated areas such as rural areas or elsewhere, it can be built on with a few conditions such as:
- Not to cause aesthetic and health problems in the organization sector or organizational unit.
- Moreover, the share of construction does not exceed 5% of the regulatory sector surface.
- Furthermore, the total construction area should not exceed 250 m2 on a maximum of two floors.
- Construction also should not exceed 6.5 meters above ground level.
Thus, the buyer can obtain a permit to carry out construction projects and non-agricultural investments.
Design your own house:
Typically, designing a home involves working with an architect or designer to plan a new home. This includes creating a floor plan and adding sustainable design principles.
Consult a real estate company or construction company:
Real estate market in Turkey is characterized by the presence of many real estate construction companies, which are gaining importance and fame through their construction works.
Thus, to buy land and build your own house in Turkey, it is better to consult an accredited real estate construction company in Turkey. Make sure that the company has offices with real estate consultants who have experience, professionalism and flexibility. Moreover, make sure that the company is familiar with the area, local market, and building procedures.
Thus, we talked about how to buy land and build your own house in Turkey.
Edited by: Ebla Group Real Estate
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