PRPERTY BUYING PROCESS IN TURKEY Stage 1: Once you have decided on which property to purchase, you must then go to our local solicitor where the sale agreement will be drawn up. When at the solicitor's office the solicitor will do all the appropriate checks to ascertain that the property can actually be sold and that the seller actually owns the property. In addition to this the solicitor will check if there are any legal charges on the property, and will also make sure that the necessary building permissions are in place. At this point the solicitor will also check through the terms of sale to make sure there are no unfair terms. Once all the checks have been completed the sale agreement will be translated from Turkish into English by a legal translator. All parties at this stage which include the solicitor, legal translator, buyer and seller will sign the sale agreements, and each party will get the sale agreement in Turkish and in English, and this will also be given to our office for our records and safekeeping.
Stage 2: At this stage the deposit, legal fees and our own fees agency fees will need to be paid. (All deposits are non refundable)
Stage 3: At this stage in the application the solicitor will apply for the title deed. The title deed authorities will as standard, inform the Aegean Military Commandership in order for them to carry out standard military checks, please note that this can take up to 3-8 weeks. This procedure is a formality and so far no application has been refused. After the permission has been granted from the military, the solicitor will then contact the authorities to transfer the title deed under your name to which will also have your picture on it.
Stage 4: We can arrange for a Power of Attorney here in Turkey for you in order to sign for the release of your title deeds from the title deeds office should you be away from Turkey at this time. We can take you to the notary office to have this done.
If you require assistance in furnishing your property then we would be delighted to help you. We work with many top quality furniture retailers in the area who provide quality interior furniture to meet every taste. We can take all the hassle and stress out of furnishing your property, and even have your home furnished ready for you on your arrival. If you want some basic shopping such as bread, milk, fruit etc in the refrigerator for your arrival then we can arrange this also.
Once the transfer of title deeds has been completed, and the balance outstanding has been settled, we will make arrangements to pay the buyers tax, earthquake insurance and the water and electricity connection fees. We will inform you of all payments that need to be made at this time (as reflected on your payment plan).At this stage in the application the solicitor will apply for the title deed. The title deed authorities will as standard, inform the Aegean Military Commandership in order for them to carry out standard military checks, please note that this can take up to 3-8 weeks. This procedure is a formality and so far no application has been refused. After the permission has been granted from the military, the solicitor will then contact the authorities to transfer the title deed under your name to which will also have your picture on it.At this stage the deposit, legal fees and our own fees agency fees will need to be paid. (All deposits are non refundable)Once you have decided on which property to purchase, you must then go to our local solicitor where the sale agreement will be drawn up. When at the solicitor's office the solicitor will do all the appropriate checks to ascertain that the property can actually be sold and that the seller actually owns the property. In addition to this the solicitor will check if there are any legal charges on the property, and will also make sure that the necessary building permissions are in place. At this point the solicitor will also check through the terms of sale to make sure there are no unfair terms. Once all the checks have been completed the sale agreement will be translated from Turkish into English by a legal translator. All parties at this stage which include the solicitor, legal translator, buyer and seller will sign the sale agreements, and each party will get the sale agreement in Turkish and in English, and this will also be given to our office for our records and safekeeping.
