JUANA Real Estate Academy

Practical real estate guides for buying, ownership, investing and risk management in Türkiye

43 specialist guides2,874 linked topics1,425 published topics1,425 / 1,425 Academy coverage

JUANA Real Estate Editorial Team

Last reviewed: 2026-09-18

Content is reviewed against official and primary sources and updated when rules or information change.

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Real estate guide · 127

Buying Property in Türkiye: Complete Guide

Buying property in Türkiye: verify the title deed, seller authority, building documents, purchase costs, contract terms and handover before paying.

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Property Buying Guide for Foreigners

Foreign buyers in Türkiye: check acquisition eligibility, title records, required approvals, payment documentation and transfer steps before purchase.

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Turkish Citizenship by Property: Complete Guide

Explore property-based Turkish citizenship due diligence: eligibility, valuation, payment evidence, title restrictions and official application checks.

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Property Residency and Ownership Guide

Understand the difference between owning a property and qualifying for residence in Türkiye; check the current permit rules and required records.

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Title Deed and Ownership Verification Guide

Verify ownership before a property purchase in Türkiye: match the seller, parcel, independent unit and registered rights to current title records.

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Encumbrances, Mortgages and Seizures Guide

Review mortgages, liens, seizures and annotations on a Turkish title deed; document release conditions before committing funds.

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Easements, Right of Way and Co-ownership Guide

Check easements, access rights and co-ownership before buying land or a shared property; compare deeds, plans and actual access.

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Power of Attorney and Seller Authority Guide

Check a seller's power of attorney in Türkiye: confirm identity, authorisation scope, validity and the right to sign and receive payment.

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Property Contracts, Reservation and Notary Guide

Review reservation payments, property sale contracts and notary documentation in Türkiye; align milestones with verified ownership and refund terms.

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Closing, Title Transfer and Handover Guide

Plan Turkish property closing: verify the final deed, payment reconciliation, utility readings, keys, condition and signed handover report.

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Payments, Banking and Foreign Exchange Guide

Verify bank beneficiaries, payment references, agreed currency, transfer instructions and closing records before completing a property payment in Türkiye.

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Property Valuation and Value Verification Guide

Assess a Turkish property's value using comparable evidence, location, condition, legal status and an appropriately scoped valuation report.

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Property Taxes and Fees Guide

Build a Turkish property cost checklist: separate title-transfer charges, transaction expenses and recurring taxes; verify current rates officially.

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Real estate guide · 43

Rental Income and Property Sale Tax Guide

Separate rental-income taxation from property-sale taxation in Türkiye; document income, expenses, ownership dates and current filing rules.

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Property Insurance and Warranties Guide

Compare property insurance and warranties in Türkiye by insured risks, exclusions, deductibles, limits, claim procedures and expiry dates.

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DASK Compulsory Earthquake Insurance Guide

Understand what a DASK compulsory earthquake policy covers in Türkiye and why insurance does not replace a structural safety inspection.

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Real estate guide · 65

Earthquake Risk and Structural Inspection Guide

Assess earthquake exposure and building condition separately using permits, structural reports and a qualified engineer’s property-specific inspection.

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Building Permits, Occupancy and Zoning Guide

Check a property's building permit, occupancy documentation and zoning use in Türkiye; reconcile authorised plans with the current building.

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Real estate guide · 69

Parcel, Block, Cadastral and Land-use Guide

Verify Turkish land identifiers, parcel boundaries, cadastral plans, zoning and access rights before assessing a plot's development potential.

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Real estate guide · 73

Building Management, Aidat and Condominium Guide

Check Turkish condominium management records, aidat dues, common expenses, reserve budgets and outstanding liabilities before purchase.

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Facility Management, Maintenance and Operations Guide

Audit property facility management in Türkiye: inspect asset lists, maintenance logs, service contracts, operating costs and critical failures.

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Utilities and Service Transfer Guide

Transfer a property's electricity, water, gas and internet services safely: record meter readings, previous balances and supplier requirements.

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Fire, Emergency and Security Guide

Review fire alarms, evacuation routes, equipment servicing, incident records and emergency responsibilities before property handover.

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Environmental, Health and Safety EHS Guide

Review environmental, health and safety records for managed property: contractor risks, hazardous activities, waste handling and corrective actions.

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Energy Efficiency, Sustainability and Green Buildings Guide

Measure building energy use against dated bills and occupancy, then assess upgrade cost, savings evidence and maintenance before investing.

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Smart Systems, IT and CCTV Guide

Audit smart-building devices, CCTV, network access, software licences, privacy obligations and administrator handover before acquisition.

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Rental, Landlord and Tenant Guide

Check rental contracts, landlord authority, handover evidence, payment records, maintenance and vacancy before managing property in Türkiye.

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Real Estate Investment, Returns, Risk and Finance Guide

Turkey real estate investment: calculate net rental yield, acquisition costs, vacancy, debt service and exit cash flows with auditable examples.

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Location, District and Services Selection Guide

Compare district access, actual journey times, zoning, parcel data, amenities, comparable demand and ownership costs before choosing a property location.

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Real Estate Fraud and Document Verification Guide

Verify seller identity, title and parcel details, powers of attorney, bank beneficiaries and contract evidence before transferring money for property.

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Real estate guide · 68

Inheritance, Family Status and Co-owner Rights Guide

Review ownership shares, inheritance documents, signing authority, restrictions and payment allocation before buying or selling jointly held property.

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Resale, Investment Exit and Post-purchase Guide

Plan property resale using net proceeds, sale costs, title checks, marketing scenarios, financing payoff and applicable tax verification.

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Facility, Operational Risk and Maintenance Records Guide

A practical guide to reviewing facility, maintenance and operational records and linking every issue to evidence, responsibility and a verification action before acquisition or during management.

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Real estate guide · 125

Legal and Technical Guide to Easements, Title Deeds and Parcel Records

A guide to verifying easements, title-deed records and parcel/block data and reconciling legal and technical information for the same property before a decision.

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Earthquake Risk, Insurance and Property Tax Guide

A risk-management guide covering earthquake exposure, property insurance and property-tax records while keeping technical, insurance and tax verification separate.

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Complete Guide to Digital Infrastructure, Communications and Smart Systems

This guide covers digital infrastructure, smart systems and CCTV for residential and commercial properties: communications verification, software-risk assessment, closing-day testing, transfer of administrative access and organized archiving of warranties, security protocols and maintenance records.

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Real estate guide · 59

Complete Guide to Land-use Classification, Building Age and Structural Inspection

This guide combines land-use classification, building age and renovation history, structural inspection, concrete-core and soil testing, and earthquake-related safety checks linked to permits, occupancy documents and technical reports.

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Guide to Property Taxes, Rental Income, Local Fees and Utility Transfers

Verify municipal property taxes, rental-income records, building dues and utility account balances before a property handover.

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Legal Guide to Preliminary Contracts, Powers of Attorney and Ownership Consents

Check preliminary sale agreements, representative authority, co-owner consents, title records and payment controls for property transactions.

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Guide to Reviewing and Evaluating IT and Smart-System Records in Real Estate

Audit property IT and smart-system records: network inventory, software licences, CCTV access, backup restoration, supplier contracts and administrator transfer at closing.

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Golden Guide to Environmental, Health and Occupational Safety (EHS) in Property Management

Review environmental, health and safety evidence for property operations: risk assessments, fire drills, incident logs, contractor qualifications and documented corrective-action closure.

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Reference Guide to Energy-Efficiency and Environmental-Sustainability Records for Real Estate

Verify energy-performance certificates, comparable utility bills and retrofit quotes; separate measured energy savings from projections when estimating maintenance costs and payback.

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Real estate guide · 59

Encyclopedic Guide to Facility Management, Operational Maintenance and Property-Risk Assessment

Use asset registers, preventive-maintenance plans, repeat-fault logs and contractor service records to estimate operating expenses, replacement capital and emergency reserves.

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