What is Turkish Tapu, also known as Tapu?
It is a written and official document issued by the Land Registry Directorate, showing the ownership of the structure built on the land or a part of the land, which is considered valid in the legal field until any irregular situation is proven.
Types of Land Registry in Turkey (Land Registry)
There are various types of Turkish title deeds according to the nature of the immovable property and ownership. It can be divided into two categories:
- The blue-colored title deed is known as the title deed document that symbolizes that the property is land, that there is no building on it yet, or that the construction of the building has just started. Land plots with blue title deeds indicate that they have not yet been transferred to condominium ownership. Blue ones are issued for real estate that does not comply with the urban planning scheme in Turkey and is primarily used for agriculture.
- The pink-colored title deed document states that there are independent sections approved in the project after the completion of the construction of the property, the usage areas and certain shares of the property. Pink-colored title deeds are given to properties with condominium ownership.
TYPES OF TITLE DEEDS
There are 3 types of title deeds
- Condominium title deed, on buildings that have not yet started construction or are under construction condominium easement The land under construction is registered by the Land Registry Office. The official title deed document issued to show the shares of the right holders in the land is also called title deed with condominium easementis called. A building with a title deed with a condominium easement is registered with the Land Registry Office; therefore, it has an official characteristic.
- Condominium Deed, iA condominium title deed is a type of title deed that is realized by registering each section on a completed building separately on the right holders. The condominium title deed documents the property owner's independent ownership of the real estate.
- Share Deed is an official document that specifies the number and names of the shareholders who have a stake in any property.
How Can I Get Turkish Title Deeds?
TORAVILLA Real Estate company will direct your purchase process to the ownership of your property by obtaining a Turkish title deed document (at the Cadastre and Land Registry Office). This procedure is a normal procedure for buying property in Turkey.
After choosing a property at the agency office and signing the contract, we apply for an appointment at the Land Registry Office and submit all the necessary documents. You can go through this process together with our sales specialist.
Both the seller and the buyer (or the person specified in the power of attorney) must be present during the title deed transfer. A sworn translator is always present at the Land Registry Office.
What are the Documents Required for Title Deed Transfer?
- Seller's ID card or Passport
- Market value certificate
- Recipient tax number
- Passport photocopy and translation
- Evaluation report
All these necessary documents are prepared by our sales specialist and forwarded to the Land Registry Office for the issuance of the title deed (TAPU). You can also prepare them yourself and attend your appointment at the Land Registry Office.
What are the Steps to Obtain a Title Deed?
The procedure for obtaining a TAPU or Turkish title deed certificate is as follows:
Step 1: Determine who will pay the title deed fee.
Step 2: Apply to the municipality and pay the property tax.
Step 3: Make an appointment after applying to the General Directorate of Land Registry.
Step 4: Pay the fee.
Step 5: Buyers and sellers must appear at the Land Registry at the agreed time.
Turkish Land Acquisition Cost
When buying or selling real estate in Turkey, there are some costs associated with title deed transfers.
- The Turkish title deed transfer fee, commonly known as stamp duty, is %4 of the purchase price.
- This tax levy is payable when title deeds are transferred or exchanged during the sale or purchase. In most cases, the seller sets the sale price and the buyer pays the commission.
How long does it take to get a title deed in Turkey?
The title deed transfer is completed within 3-5 days; payments to the Land Registry Office must be made by the buyer on the last day of the transaction.
When you take ownership of the property, we will help you with water and electricity subscriptions.
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