Property Buying Guide in Turkey
Start with the objective rather than the property photo: is the purchase for living, investment, rental income or a file with specific legal requirements? Set a budget that includes the property price and transaction costs, then shortlist districts that fit access, services and the intended use. Compare size, condition, delivery status, price and whether the option is in a new project or an existing building. Before any material payment, the identity of the property, seller and core documents should match the actual transaction; marketing copy or an old image is not a substitute for verification.
Checks before you buy
Check the title deed and relevant restrictions, confirm the owner or representative authority and obtain a valuation when it is required or material to the decision. Read the contract, payment schedule, delivery or vacancy dates, penalties and written obligations, and include taxes, official fees and professional costs in the total acquisition budget. For a new development, review the developer and project status; for a resale unit, review the physical condition and any debts or obligations that may affect it. At transfer, retain an organized file of payments, contract, valuation and title documents, then plan insurance, utilities, property management or rental operations if they are part of the objective.