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Ikamet is the identity document of a foreign national living in Turkey. Put simply, it is the residence permit you need if you stay in the country for more than 3 months, for example while renting an apartment in Turkey. More precisely, citizens of most visa-exempt countries can stay in Turkey for...

When a foreigner owns property in Turkey, they can not only live in the country but also rent out the property, use it as collateral, give it as a gift and bequeath it. However, there is a small nuance: for foreign nationals who do not have a will in Turkey, inheritance rights pass in accordance...

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Foreign nationals can freely buy property they like in Turkey and legally become its owners, but there are still some restrictions. For every country, along with the importance of capital inflows, there is an obligation to preserve its cultural heritage. That is why there are certain limits,...

A TAPU, or cadastral title, is the main document confirming ownership of property, a kind of title of ownership. In Turkish, it is called a tapu senedi, and all transactions with it are registered by the Land Registry Office (Tapu Müdürlüğü). A TAPU gives absolute ownership of...

If you are interested in buying property abroad as an investment, we recommend buying an apartment or villa in Turkey at an early stage of construction. In this case, before the building is completed you can resell the apartment by assigning the contract with the developer, and after completion as...

Our company often receives questions about buying apartments in Turkey. This category includes many attractive properties on the Mediterranean coast, but buyers are confused by the name itself. What lies behind it? Is there a difference between a flat in Turkey and an apartment? You will find...

This situation can develop in two ways. Let's look at both. 1. A TAPU (title deed) is issued after a property purchase once the sale contract has been signed. We explain what a TAPU is and what information it contains in a separate article. At this stage, you need to decide how many owners the...

Buying property is a major step in which mistakes are simply not an option. This is why, when buying an apartment in Turkey, it is best to complete the transaction with the support of experienced local specialists, such as the team at Yekta Homes. They will help you go through every stage of the...

A long-term residence permit (uzun dönem ikamet izni) is granted to foreigners who have lived in Turkey with a residence permit for at least 8 years in a row. It does not need to be renewed, and its rights are close to those of citizens: holders cannot vote, do military service or hold public...