The purchase and sale transaction of apartments in Turkey consists of several successive stages. One of the most important steps — This is the preparation of a formal agreement to confirm the seriousness of your intentions, transfer of collateral and fix all the conditions for the acquisition of real estate.
A contract for the sale and purchase of an apartment in Turkey is drawn up in accordance with the general provisions of Turkish law and imposes certain legal consequences on the parties to the transaction. Read about this and much more in our expert publication.
Content of the article:
- Turkish legislation on contracts for the sale and purchase of real estate
- Preparation for concluding a contract
- Contents of the purchase and sale agreement
- Legal consequences of the concluded agreement
Turkish legislation on contracts for the sale and purchase of real estate
Real estate purchase agreement — This is an agreement between the seller and the buyer. Under the terms of the contract, the buyer undertakes to pay the seller a fixed amount in exchange for re-registration of ownership in his name.
When drawing up the document, the provisions of the Civil Code of the Republic of Turkey and the law on real estate registration are taken into account. If legal standards are not followed, the contract will be considered legally invalid. Therefore, it is very important to approach the preparation of the contract as responsibly as possible and familiarize yourself with Turkish legislation.
Consider the main rules:
- In accordance with Article 213 Turkish Civil Code, a contract for the purchase of an apartment in Turkey is valid if it is drawn up and certified as required by law.
- According to Article 26 Law No. 2644 “On state registration of ownership of real estate and transactions with it” (original name “Tapu Kanunu”), agreements on the transfer of ownership of real estate, as well as other rights (such as transfer on security or in mortgage, for temporary or permanent use) are legal if they were registered in the Cadastral Chamber («Tapu Sicil Müdürlüğ»). That is, this is the only possible legal option for the lawful sale and purchase of real estate.
- Articles No. 60, 89 Law No. 1512 “On Notaries” determines the type of real estate transaction. Thus, the contract contains information about the conditions that both parties must fulfill. That is, the intention to transfer ownership of property from the seller to the buyer. In turn, according to the terms of the contract, the buyer, by signing the document, officially confirms his desire to buy the apartment.
- A contract for the sale and purchase of real estate in Turkey receives legal force only if it has been certified by a notary. A well-drafted document that takes into account all the conditions of sale and purchase, provides information about the apartments, — the key to a successful transaction.
- It is important to know that when concluding an agreement, the seller’s presence of TAPU is not mandatory. Example — participation in shared construction. The developer and the owner of the land plot enter into a construction contract, under the terms of which the customer of the work (land owner) has the opportunity to pay with finished apartments in the residential complex. All conditions are specified in the schedule of contract work and mutual settlements. Thus, in order to attract third-party investments, a developer can enter into notarial contracts with investors without yet having ownership rights to these objects. For foreign citizens, this is one of the easiest ways to purchase Turkish housing at affordable prices.
- An agreement for the acquisition of real estate can be concluded between the parties to the transaction or their attorneys under a notarized power of attorney. If the seller does not yet have ownership rights, the contract is registered only in his presence.
- After registration with the Cadastral Directorate (TKGM), according to paragraph 2 of Article 1009 of the Civil Code of the Republic of Turkey, fulfillment of obligations under the contract can be demanded even from third parties who will subsequently become owners of the property. This is additional insurance for the investor if he pays in the form of an advance payment.
- If the terms of the contract have not been fulfilled within five years from the date of its registration with the Cadastral Department, the document will be deleted from the electronic database.
This unfurnished 1+1 apartment, 50 m², is located on the sixth floor of a building built in 2023 in the Avsallar district. The layout includes a living room, one bedroom, one bathroom, and one balcony. The distance to the sea is 1,500 m, and to the city center is 2,000 m.
1+1
50 m²
11142
This 70 sq m two-bedroom apartment in the Oba district of Alanya is located on the second floor of a building built in 2022. It features one balcony and one bathroom, and is unfurnished. The sea is 800 m away, and the city center is 150 m away. The property is registered as an office in the title deed; residency and citizenship are available.
2+1
70 m²
11141
This 45 sq m one-bedroom apartment in the Kestel district of Alanya is located on the third floor of a building built in 2024 and is delivered furnished. The layout includes a living room, one bedroom, one bathroom, and one balcony. The distance to the sea is 700 m, and to the city center is 400 m.
1+1
45 m²
11140
This 50 m² one-bedroom apartment in the Mahmutlar district of Alanya is located on the third floor of a building built in 2024. It features one balcony and one bathroom. It is unfurnished. The distance to the sea is 1,500 m, and to the city center is 150 m.
1+1
50 m²
11139
This 110 sq m two-bedroom apartment in the Oba district of Alanya is located on the third floor of a building built in 2017. The layout includes two bedrooms, a living room, one balcony, one bathroom, and two toilets. The apartment is delivered unfurnished and is suitable for residency and citizenship applications. The distance to the sea is 1000 m, and to the city center is 150 m.
2+1
110 m²
11138
This 105 sq m two-bedroom apartment in the Tosmur district of Alanya is located on the sixth floor of a building built in 2010 and is being delivered unfurnished. The layout includes two bedrooms, a living room, two balconies, and two bathrooms. The sea is 550 m away, and the city center is 150 m away. The apartment is suitable for residency and citizenship applications.
2+1
105 m²
11137
This 1+1 apartment, 50 m², in the Mahmutlar district is located on the fourth floor of a building built in 2022. It is delivered furnished and is suitable for residence permit applications. The apartment has one bedroom, a living room, one bathroom, and a balcony. The distance to the sea is 1,500 m, and to the city center is 1,200 m.
1+1
50 m²
11136
This three-story, 220 m², 3+1 villa in Kargicak is delivered furnished and suitable for residence permit applications. It features a living room, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a balcony, a terrace, and a veranda. Built in 2021, the villa is located 2,500 m from the sea and 1,500 m from the city center.
3+1
220 m²
11135
In the Kızlarpınarı district, near Cleopatra Beach, there are single-level 1+1 and 2+1 apartments, 2+1 and 4+1 garden duplexes, and 3+1 penthouses. The properties range in size from 65 to 501 sq m and are located on the first through fourth floors. The properties are delivered unfurnished and feature sea views. The complex was built in 2026. The sea is 600 m away, and the city center is 250 m away. The properties are suitable for residency and citizenship applications, and short-term rentals are available.
1+1, 2+1, 3+1, 4+1, Duplex, Penthouse
65-501 m²
11134
This 85 sq m two-bedroom apartment is located on the fourth floor of a building built in 2024 in the Güllerpınarı district of central Alanya. The layout includes two bedrooms, a living room, one balcony, and one bathroom. The apartment is delivered unfurnished and is suitable for residency and citizenship applications. It is 200 m from the sea and 50 m from the city center.
2+1
85 m²
11133
from 190 000 €
These 1+1, 2+1, and 3+1 apartments, ranging from 73 to 176 sq m, are located on the eleventh floor of the Veliefendi neighborhood in Istanbul's Zeytinburnu district. They are offered unfurnished, featuring high ceilings, spacious, bright spaces, smart home technology, and views of Çırpıcı Park. Completion is scheduled for 2028. The sea is 2,000 m away, and the city center is 1,000 m away. These apartments are eligible for residency and citizenship.
1+1, 2+1, 3+1
73-176 m²
11132
396 000 €
Single-level apartments with layouts of 1+1, 2+1, 3+1, 4+1, and 5+1, ranging from 68 to 287 sq m, are available for sale. They are located on the thirteenth floor and are delivered unfurnished. The complex is located in the Seyitnizam neighborhood of the Zeytinburnu district of Istanbul, and construction was completed in 2026. The sea is 2,500 m away, and the city center is 1,000 m away. The apartments are eligible for residency and citizenship, and short-term rentals are available.
1+1, 2+1, 3+1, 4+1, 5+1
68-287 m²
11131
1 000 000 €
Single-level apartments with layouts ranging from 68 to 287 sq m (1+1, 2+1, 3+1, 4+1, and 5+1) are located on the seventeenth floor of the Zeytinburnu district of Istanbul, on the Kazlıçeşme coast. The apartments are delivered unfurnished and are suitable for residency and citizenship applications. The complex was completed in 2026. The distance to the sea is 2,500 m, and to the city center is 1,000 m.
1+1, 2+1, 3+1, 4+1, 5+1
68-287 m²
11130
145 000 €
Single-level 1+1, 2+1, and 3+1 apartments ranging from 60 to 180 sq m in Veliefendi, in the Zeytinburnu district of Istanbul, are offered unfurnished. The apartments are located on the fourteenth floor and are suitable for residency and citizenship applications. Completion is scheduled for December 2028. The distance to the sea is 2,000 m, and to the city center is 1,000 m.
1+1, 2+1, 3+1
60-180 m²
11129
215 000 €
These 2+1 and 3+1 single-level apartments, measuring 110–140 sq m, are located on the twelfth floor of Veliefendi, in the Zeytinburnu district of Istanbul. The windows offer city views. The apartments are delivered unfurnished and are suitable for residency and citizenship applications. Completion is scheduled for 2027. The distance to the sea is 2,000 m, and to the city center is 1,000 m.
2+1, 3+1
110-140 m²
11128
Single-level 1+1 and 2+1 apartments ranging from 95 to 211 sq m are available for sale on the fourteenth floor of a new project in the Ümraniye district on the Asian side of Istanbul. The apartments are delivered unfurnished and are suitable for residency and citizenship applications. The project is located on Akdeniz Street, 6,000 m from the sea and 1,000 m from the city center. Completion is scheduled for December 2027.
1+1, 2+1
95-211 m²
11127
In Mecidiyeköy, in the Şişli district of Istanbul, 1+1, 2+1, 3+1, and 4+1 apartments, as well as 4+1 duplexes, ranging in size from 55 to 444 sq m, are available. The units are located on the eleventh floor and are delivered unfurnished. The complex was completed in 2026 and is ready for occupancy. The apartments are suitable for residency and citizenship applications, as well as for short-term rentals. The distance to the sea is 2,500 m, and to the city center is 1,000 m.
1+1, 2+1, 3+1, 4+1, Duplex
55-444 m²
11125
These 1+1, 2+1, 3+1, and 4+1 apartments, ranging in size from 66 to 250 sq m, are located on the 44th floor of Bomonti, in Istanbul's Şişli district. They are delivered unfurnished and feature spacious balconies and sea views. Construction of the complex was completed in 2026. The distance to the sea is 2,000 m, and to the city center is 1,000 m. These properties are suitable for residency and citizenship applications.
1+1, 2+1, 3+1, 4+1
66-250 m²
11124
These single-level apartments, ranging from 69 to 413 sq m in size and available in 1+1, 2+1, 3+1, 4+1, and 5+1 layouts, are located on the twelfth floor of the Huzur neighborhood in the Sarıyer district of Istanbul. The apartments are delivered unfurnished and are suitable for residency and citizenship applications. The project features spacious balconies and terraces. Construction was completed in 2026. The distance to the sea is 1,500 m, and to the city center is 500 m.
1+1, 2+1, 3+1, 4+1, 5+1, Duplex
69-413 m²
11123
These 2+1, 3+1, and 4+1 apartments, ranging from 83 to 191 sq m, are located on the sixth floor of Dolayobe, in the Pendik district on Istanbul's Asian side. The apartments offer sea views and are offered unfurnished and are suitable for residency and citizenship applications. Some 4+1 apartments offer a garden or terrace. Completion is scheduled for December 2027. The distance to the sea is 6,000 m, and to the city center is 1,000 m.
2+1, 3+1, 4+1
83-191 m²
11122
Important! Any other form of contract for the purchase or sale of real estate is legally void from the moment it is entered into. In particular, we are talking about oral agreements, documents drawn up in a simple form, certified only by a notary and/or translator, as well as any other organization or person. Such legally void agreements are invalid for all aspects related to the purchase and sale of real estate, including the terms of the transaction and penalties. That is, in this case, only voluntary, but not forced, fulfillment of the terms of the contract is possible (with the exception of the return of the amount already paid).
Preparation for concluding a contract
The first thing that interests an investor after he has decided on the choice of an object is — what documents are needed to buy an apartment in Turkey. In order to conclude a contract, the buyer only needs an international passport and a deposit amounting to 5–10% of the total cost of the property.
With regard to preparation for concluding an agreement, the parties should agree on the amount and method of payment, rights and obligations, penalties in case of failure to comply with the terms of the agreement.
At the time of signing the contract, the buyer makes a deposit. Thus, he confirms the seriousness of his intentions and is guaranteed to become the only contender for the property under the contract.
In most cases, the contract for the purchase of property in Turkey is tripartite. The third party is a real estate company that performs intermediary functions. This form of cooperation is the most acceptable for both parties to the transaction, since the agency protects the rights of the investor and the seller, undertakes to check the legal purity of documents and facilitates the receipt of all documentation for the transfer of ownership of housing.
Contents of the purchase and sale agreement
Standard information, the presence of which is mandatory in any purchase and sale agreement:
- Passport details of the seller and buyer.
- All information about real estate, including the number and purpose of premises, floor, building characteristics, construction date or completion date of construction work and issuance of a technical certificate (if purchased in a new building) and other data.
- Cost and method of transferring payment to the seller.
- Obligations and rights of the parties.
- Fines in case of failure to comply with the terms of the contract.
- Legislative norms.
Legal consequences of the concluded agreement
According to the laws of Turkey, the following legal consequences apply to the concluded contract for the purchase of real estate:
- Ownership is not transferred to the buyer.
- A correctly concluded contract guarantees the buyer the right to insist on the transfer of ownership by the seller.
- If the owner has not transferred ownership, the apartment can be re-registered in the name of the buyer by court decision.
- Design TAPU in Turkey or Turkish title is handled by the only government agency — Cadastral Chamber
- The future owner, even having a concluded contract in hand, does not have the right to evict tenants or other persons from the property being sold. Only the owner has the right to do this.
This unfurnished 1+1 apartment, 50 m², is located on the sixth floor of a building built in 2023 in the Avsallar district. The layout includes a living room, one bedroom, one bathroom, and one balcony. The distance to the sea is 1,500 m, and to the city center is 2,000 m.
1+1
50 m²
11142
This 70 sq m two-bedroom apartment in the Oba district of Alanya is located on the second floor of a building built in 2022. It features one balcony and one bathroom, and is unfurnished. The sea is 800 m away, and the city center is 150 m away. The property is registered as an office in the title deed; residency and citizenship are available.
2+1
70 m²
11141
This 45 sq m one-bedroom apartment in the Kestel district of Alanya is located on the third floor of a building built in 2024 and is delivered furnished. The layout includes a living room, one bedroom, one bathroom, and one balcony. The distance to the sea is 700 m, and to the city center is 400 m.
1+1
45 m²
11140
This 50 m² one-bedroom apartment in the Mahmutlar district of Alanya is located on the third floor of a building built in 2024. It features one balcony and one bathroom. It is unfurnished. The distance to the sea is 1,500 m, and to the city center is 150 m.
1+1
50 m²
11139
This 110 sq m two-bedroom apartment in the Oba district of Alanya is located on the third floor of a building built in 2017. The layout includes two bedrooms, a living room, one balcony, one bathroom, and two toilets. The apartment is delivered unfurnished and is suitable for residency and citizenship applications. The distance to the sea is 1000 m, and to the city center is 150 m.
2+1
110 m²
11138
This 105 sq m two-bedroom apartment in the Tosmur district of Alanya is located on the sixth floor of a building built in 2010 and is being delivered unfurnished. The layout includes two bedrooms, a living room, two balconies, and two bathrooms. The sea is 550 m away, and the city center is 150 m away. The apartment is suitable for residency and citizenship applications.
2+1
105 m²
11137
This 1+1 apartment, 50 m², in the Mahmutlar district is located on the fourth floor of a building built in 2022. It is delivered furnished and is suitable for residence permit applications. The apartment has one bedroom, a living room, one bathroom, and a balcony. The distance to the sea is 1,500 m, and to the city center is 1,200 m.
1+1
50 m²
11136
This three-story, 220 m², 3+1 villa in Kargicak is delivered furnished and suitable for residence permit applications. It features a living room, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a balcony, a terrace, and a veranda. Built in 2021, the villa is located 2,500 m from the sea and 1,500 m from the city center.
3+1
220 m²
11135
In the Kızlarpınarı district, near Cleopatra Beach, there are single-level 1+1 and 2+1 apartments, 2+1 and 4+1 garden duplexes, and 3+1 penthouses. The properties range in size from 65 to 501 sq m and are located on the first through fourth floors. The properties are delivered unfurnished and feature sea views. The complex was built in 2026. The sea is 600 m away, and the city center is 250 m away. The properties are suitable for residency and citizenship applications, and short-term rentals are available.
1+1, 2+1, 3+1, 4+1, Duplex, Penthouse
65-501 m²
11134
This 85 sq m two-bedroom apartment is located on the fourth floor of a building built in 2024 in the Güllerpınarı district of central Alanya. The layout includes two bedrooms, a living room, one balcony, and one bathroom. The apartment is delivered unfurnished and is suitable for residency and citizenship applications. It is 200 m from the sea and 50 m from the city center.
2+1
85 m²
11133
from 190 000 €
These 1+1, 2+1, and 3+1 apartments, ranging from 73 to 176 sq m, are located on the eleventh floor of the Veliefendi neighborhood in Istanbul's Zeytinburnu district. They are offered unfurnished, featuring high ceilings, spacious, bright spaces, smart home technology, and views of Çırpıcı Park. Completion is scheduled for 2028. The sea is 2,000 m away, and the city center is 1,000 m away. These apartments are eligible for residency and citizenship.
1+1, 2+1, 3+1
73-176 m²
11132
396 000 €
Single-level apartments with layouts of 1+1, 2+1, 3+1, 4+1, and 5+1, ranging from 68 to 287 sq m, are available for sale. They are located on the thirteenth floor and are delivered unfurnished. The complex is located in the Seyitnizam neighborhood of the Zeytinburnu district of Istanbul, and construction was completed in 2026. The sea is 2,500 m away, and the city center is 1,000 m away. The apartments are eligible for residency and citizenship, and short-term rentals are available.
1+1, 2+1, 3+1, 4+1, 5+1
68-287 m²
11131
1 000 000 €
Single-level apartments with layouts ranging from 68 to 287 sq m (1+1, 2+1, 3+1, 4+1, and 5+1) are located on the seventeenth floor of the Zeytinburnu district of Istanbul, on the Kazlıçeşme coast. The apartments are delivered unfurnished and are suitable for residency and citizenship applications. The complex was completed in 2026. The distance to the sea is 2,500 m, and to the city center is 1,000 m.
1+1, 2+1, 3+1, 4+1, 5+1
68-287 m²
11130
145 000 €
Single-level 1+1, 2+1, and 3+1 apartments ranging from 60 to 180 sq m in Veliefendi, in the Zeytinburnu district of Istanbul, are offered unfurnished. The apartments are located on the fourteenth floor and are suitable for residency and citizenship applications. Completion is scheduled for December 2028. The distance to the sea is 2,000 m, and to the city center is 1,000 m.
1+1, 2+1, 3+1
60-180 m²
11129
215 000 €
These 2+1 and 3+1 single-level apartments, measuring 110–140 sq m, are located on the twelfth floor of Veliefendi, in the Zeytinburnu district of Istanbul. The windows offer city views. The apartments are delivered unfurnished and are suitable for residency and citizenship applications. Completion is scheduled for 2027. The distance to the sea is 2,000 m, and to the city center is 1,000 m.
2+1, 3+1
110-140 m²
11128
Single-level 1+1 and 2+1 apartments ranging from 95 to 211 sq m are available for sale on the fourteenth floor of a new project in the Ümraniye district on the Asian side of Istanbul. The apartments are delivered unfurnished and are suitable for residency and citizenship applications. The project is located on Akdeniz Street, 6,000 m from the sea and 1,000 m from the city center. Completion is scheduled for December 2027.
1+1, 2+1
95-211 m²
11127
In Mecidiyeköy, in the Şişli district of Istanbul, 1+1, 2+1, 3+1, and 4+1 apartments, as well as 4+1 duplexes, ranging in size from 55 to 444 sq m, are available. The units are located on the eleventh floor and are delivered unfurnished. The complex was completed in 2026 and is ready for occupancy. The apartments are suitable for residency and citizenship applications, as well as for short-term rentals. The distance to the sea is 2,500 m, and to the city center is 1,000 m.
1+1, 2+1, 3+1, 4+1, Duplex
55-444 m²
11125
These 1+1, 2+1, 3+1, and 4+1 apartments, ranging in size from 66 to 250 sq m, are located on the 44th floor of Bomonti, in Istanbul's Şişli district. They are delivered unfurnished and feature spacious balconies and sea views. Construction of the complex was completed in 2026. The distance to the sea is 2,000 m, and to the city center is 1,000 m. These properties are suitable for residency and citizenship applications.
1+1, 2+1, 3+1, 4+1
66-250 m²
11124
These single-level apartments, ranging from 69 to 413 sq m in size and available in 1+1, 2+1, 3+1, 4+1, and 5+1 layouts, are located on the twelfth floor of the Huzur neighborhood in the Sarıyer district of Istanbul. The apartments are delivered unfurnished and are suitable for residency and citizenship applications. The project features spacious balconies and terraces. Construction was completed in 2026. The distance to the sea is 1,500 m, and to the city center is 500 m.
1+1, 2+1, 3+1, 4+1, 5+1, Duplex
69-413 m²
11123
These 2+1, 3+1, and 4+1 apartments, ranging from 83 to 191 sq m, are located on the sixth floor of Dolayobe, in the Pendik district on Istanbul's Asian side. The apartments offer sea views and are offered unfurnished and are suitable for residency and citizenship applications. Some 4+1 apartments offer a garden or terrace. Completion is scheduled for December 2027. The distance to the sea is 6,000 m, and to the city center is 1,000 m.
2+1, 3+1, 4+1
83-191 m²
11122
These materials have been prepared for informational purposes and are not of a commercial nature.
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