Title Deed Transfer
Official transfer of ownership at Land Registry Offices with precise coordination.
The title deed (Tapu) is your official proof of property ownership in Turkey. Transferring this document from seller to buyer occurs at Land Registry Offices under specific procedures. Understanding this process helps you approach your final transaction with confidence.
What the Title Deed Represents
Your Tapu certificate confirms legal ownership and includes:
Once transferred, you hold full ownership rights to your Turkish property.
How Title Deed Transfer Works
The conveyance process takes place at the Tapu Office (Land Registry and Cadastre Directorate). Both seller and buyer—or their authorized representatives—must attend. A sworn translator assists foreign buyers who don't speak Turkish.
Key Steps
1. Document Preparation — All required paperwork is assembled and verified
2. Appointment Booking — The Land Registry Office schedules your transfer session
3. Payment Confirmation — The buyer completes full payment before signatures
4. Official Transfer — Both parties sign documents; the new Tapu is issued
For foreign buyers, international money transfers typically require three to five days before appointments can proceed. Once payment clears, transfer moves forward.
Sun and Sky Real Estate manages documentation, appointment scheduling, and translator coordination as part of our standard service.
Attendance Options
Personal Presence
You attend the Tapu Office alongside the seller. A translator ensures you understand all documents before signing.
Power of Attorney Representation
If you cannot travel to Turkey for the transfer, a designated representative can complete the process on your behalf. Your attorney or another trusted person with valid power of attorney signs documents and receives your title deed.
You don't need to be physically present at any stage of the transaction if proper authorization is arranged.
Transfer Costs
Several fees apply at the time of title deed transfer:
| Cost | Details |
|---|---|
| Title Deed Tax | 4% of declared property value, typically shared between buyer and seller (though buyers often cover full amount by custom) |
| Appraisal Report | Required only for citizenship or residency applications |
| Circulating Capital Fee | Administrative charge from Tapu Office |
These costs are payable on transfer day before the process completes.
Post-Transfer Services
After your title deed is issued, we assist with:
These practical steps ensure your property is fully operational for occupancy.
Citizenship Purchase Restrictions
Properties bought under Turkish citizenship investment programs carry a resale restriction. You cannot sell the property within the first three years of ownership. This condition is documented on your title deed.
Standard purchases without citizenship programs have no such restriction.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there costs for title deed transfer?
Yes. Title deed tax (4%), appraisal fees when applicable, and administrative charges apply on transfer day.
Can children receive title deeds?
Yes. Parents sign for minor children. The child's birth certificate with apostille is required as additional documentation.
Must my representative be a lawyer?
No. Any trusted person with valid power of attorney can represent you at the Tapu Office.
Is transfer different for citizenship purchases?
Yes. Citizenship program properties cannot be sold within three years. This restriction appears on your title deed.
What is hypothec on a title deed?
Hypothec indicates seller's debt secured against the property. It protects the seller's remaining payment by using the property as collateral until full payment is received.
What happens to my property after death?
All Turkish properties are freehold. Ownership passes to your heirs according to inheritance laws. Your family maintains rights indefinitely unless you choose to sell.
Do you charge for transfer coordination?
No. Sun and Sky Real Estate handles title deed transfer procedures without additional service fees.
Sun and Sky Real Estate coordinates your title deed transfer from preparation through final registration. Contact us for guidance on completing your Turkish property purchase.
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