Tapu in Turkey – The title deed
If you are planning to buy a property in Turkey, you should get enough information on various matters, including the title deed (Tapu in Turkey) and how to obtain it. Therefore, in this article from Ebla Real Estate, we will talk about Tapu in Turkey.
The title deed – Tapu in Turkey:
It is the legal document that shows that you have the right of ownership. This document includes information on the property and the owner. In Türkiye, this stipulation is provided, registered and archived by the General Directorate of Land Registry and Cadastre (Tapu Kadastro Genel Mudurlugu).
It is worth noting that the title deed in Turkey is delivered to the owner of the property. Moreover, if the property is owned by more than one person, a copy of the tapu with the percentage of each person is delivered.
Required document to obtain the title deed (Tapu) in Turkey:
- Buyer’s Tax Number (Vergi Numarası)
- Original and copy of the foreign buyer’s passport (a translated copy is also required).
- Appraisal report.
- Seller’s ID card or Passport.
- Rayic document.
- Earthquake insurance policy.
- Receipts for transferring the value of the property in Turkish lira from the buyer’s account to the seller’s account.
Real estate appraisal report in Turkey:
It is one of the most important papers for obtaining the title deed in Turkey. Moreover, real estate appraisal reports show the legal value of the property in the market according to specific criteria.
The real estate appraisal report is requested from independent licensed companies affiliated with the Turkish government. Its validity period is 90 days, starting from the date of its extraction. The document includes:
- Information about the price of the property.
- Land registry information.
- Detailed information about the property specifications.
- Information about the property’s location/surroundings/transportation.
- In addition to legal details of the property.
Procedures for transferring property ownership and obtaining Tapu in Turkey:
The buyer of the property must come to Turkey to conclude the purchase contract transaction, or to appoint a trusted person to act on his behalf, through an official agency from the consulate of the country of origin, or the Turkish embassy located there.
After having gathered all the necessary documents for the application of the title deed, you have to submit them to the Land Registry and Cadastre Office. Then, an appointment will be given to you by this same office for the final signatures.
Then both parties sign the title deed conveyance agreement, and finally, the officer of the Land Registry and Cadastre Office gives the printed version of the title deed to the buyer.
Tapu fees:
The Turkish title deed transfer fee, often known as stamp duty tax, is 4% of the purchase price.
This was the most important information related to the title deed – Tapu in Turkey. For the best offers of real estate in Turkey and for any real estate services, do not hesitate to contact us.
Edited by: Ebla Group Real Estate
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