Turkey Guide · as of 17 October 2026

Buying Property in Turkey as a Foreigner

Written by Onur Sipahi, as of 17 October 2026

Foreigners can acquire residential property in Türkiye, including buyers from Germany. The process is fast and largely digital, but it does not forgive gaps: anyone who fails to check the land register, building permit and payment route in advance carries the risk alone. This guide sums up what you should know before you reserve.

Key Figures at a Glance

Topic	Value	Chapter
Title deed fee (tapu harcı)	4 % of the declared price, by law 2 % each for buyer and seller	Costs
Agent's commission	at most 4 % of the price plus 20 % VAT (KDV) for all parties together	Costs
Secure payment system	mandatory from 1 December 2026	Legal checks
Citizenship	property value of at least USD 400,000, 3-year resale restriction	Residence
Residence permit via home ownership	price on the tapu of at least USD 200,000, no letting	Residence
Area limit	30 hectares per foreign person, at most 10 % of a district	Legal checks
Property tax in Muğla	0.2 % of the official tax value per year for dwellings	Running costs

Chapters

The Process in 10 StepsFrom reservation to the transfer of the tapu title deed, with documents for each step.Purchase Costs and TaxesTitle deed fee, commission, foreign exchange certificate, VAT and taxes on holding and selling.Legal Due DiligenceLand register, iskân, military zones, the 30-hectare limit and power of attorney.Citizenship and ResidenceCitizenship from USD 400,000 and residence permits based on property ownership.Running Costs and LettingProperty tax, earthquake insurance, management and the rules for holiday letting.Bodrum by AreaEight locations on the peninsula compared, from Bodrum Merkez to Gümüşlük.

For context: the examples in this guide refer to resale apartments in Bodrum. Different rules may apply to new builds from developers, land, commercial property and purchases through companies.

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Sources

This guide provides general information and is not legal or tax advice. Rules, thresholds and fees change frequently; check every value against the cited source before you decide, and involve a Turkish lawyer (avukat), notary (noter) or tax adviser (mali müşavir) for your specific case. Information without guarantee. As of 17 October 2026.