Property Viewing Checklist

Property Viewing Checklist: A practical buying guide built around property comparison, documentation, total cost, risk and exit planning.

Verified facts and current context

AFAD explicitly distinguishes the Türkiye Earthquake Hazard Map from a building-specific risk map. A district name or map colour is therefore not enough to judge a property; building structure, condition, ground information and relevant technical records still need property-level review.

Current official context before deciding

Decision factors to measure

building technical condition
net usable area and layout quality
title registry and unit restrictions
maintenance, renovation and contingency
door-to-door access and transport
aidat and recurring operating cost
same-micro-market price comparables

net usable area and layout quality

title registry and unit restrictions

maintenance, renovation and contingency

door-to-door access and transport

aidat and recurring operating cost

same-micro-market price comparables

Frequently Asked Questions

Which checks should settle “building technical condition” in Property Viewing Checklist?

Inspect the actual unit and common areas, then price visible defects and deferred maintenance before comparing offers.

What should be measured when reviewing “net usable area and layout quality” in Property Viewing Checklist?

Compare usable net area and room geometry, not only gross square metres, because layout changes functional value.

Which record should be matched when checking “title registry and unit restrictions” in Property Viewing Checklist?

Any mismatch in owner, unit identity or restriction should be resolved from the current registry before payment.

How should “maintenance, renovation and contingency” be built into the decision for Property Viewing Checklist?

Separate urgent repairs from optional upgrades and obtain realistic cost estimates before setting the all-in purchase budget.

How should “door-to-door access and transport” be tested on the ground for Property Viewing Checklist?

Test door-to-door travel at the times that matter; distance alone does not measure practical accessibility.

How should “aidat and recurring operating cost” be included in the real cost of Property Viewing Checklist?

Convert aidat and recurring charges into an annual holding cost and compare what services are actually included.

What price evidence should be collected for “same-micro-market price comparables” in Property Viewing Checklist?

Use genuinely comparable units and adjust measurable differences before accepting a premium or discount.

Which time-sensitive parts of Property Viewing Checklist should be rechecked on the transaction date?

Recheck changing figures and rules directly at the official sources listed in this article: Tapu ve Kadastro Genel Müdürlüğü (TKGM) — Yabancılara Yönelik Tapu ve Kadastro İşlem Rehberi, AFAD — Türkiye Deprem Tehlike Haritası, Türkiye İstatistik Kurumu (TÜİK) — Konut ve İş Yeri Satış İstatistikleri, Temmuz 2026, Türkiye Cumhuriyet Merkez Bankası (TCMB) — Konut Fiyat Endeksi. Record the review date and never treat an old market number or administrative condition as automatically current.

Official sources and verification trail

Information last reviewed: 15 August 2026. Time-sensitive figures and rules should be checked again at the official source when a transaction is executed.

Editorial review completed 15 August 2026. Recheck changing figures, rules and administrative conditions at the primary official source on the transaction date.