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Without a doubt, you can rent out property you have bought. In fact, this is the best thing to do if you are not going to live in the property full time. The law does not restrict foreigners' right to rent out a home: the rules for them are the same as for Turkish citizens. The only differences are...

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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To answer the question "where is the best place to buy an apartment in Turkey?", you first need to decide why you want to buy it. Different regions suit rental business, year-round living or seasonal stays. Prices also vary widely across the country: according to Endeksa, in July 2026 a square meter...

One important question that interests absolutely every foreign buyer of property abroad is how to pay for a property purchase in Turkey. There are various ways to handle this, and they are all fairly simple and accessible. The main rule in 2026: large amounts are best paid by bank transfer, and for...

Modern people do not limit their lives to one country. They travel a lot and buy property not only in their home country but also abroad. In Turkey, for example, quite a large number of home purchases are made by foreigners. In 2025, foreigners bought 21,534 properties in Turkey, 7,118 of them in...

Off-plan property in Turkey gives investors and ordinary buyers an excellent opportunity to preserve and grow their capital. Such offers become especially attractive when property from a developer in Turkey comes with discounts and interest-free payment plans. With the huge growth in demand for...

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,...

Purchasing real estate in Turkey is a prerequisite for obtaining a residence permit in this country, and it is entirely up to you whether to exercise this right or not. You do not have to apply right after the purchase: you can apply at any time while you own the apartment. But if you plan to stay...

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...