Detailed information about the types of tapu in Turkey, and the procedures for obtaining the title deed and registering it.

The number of title deeds issued by the Tabu Directorate in Turkey has increased in recent years, in conjunction with the increasing demand for buying and selling real estate in the country, at the local and international levels.

The real estate sector in Turkey is witnessing a remarkable boom as a result of the great demand from foreign investors, whether for the purpose of housing and residency in Turkey, or real estate investment, or even for the purpose of obtaining Turkish citizenship.

Introduction to Title Deed in Turkey?

The Tapu is a proof of ownership document, which includes detailed information about the property, and is documented by the Directorate of Land Registry in Turkey.

What Does the Title Deed Contain in Turkey?

• The property's address.
• A personal photo of the property owner.
• The property owner's name, national number and nationality.
• The land registration number on which the building is built.
• The type of land, and whether it is eligible for reconstruction or otherwise.
• The financial condition of the property, and whether it is mortgaged or not.
• The total land area on which the real estate project is located.
• The area of ​​the property with the floor and building number.
• The value and price of the property in Turkish lira.
• Registration data before and after purchase.
• The signature of the person responsible for organizing and issuing the title deed in Turkey.

Types of Title Deed Documents in Turkey

There are two types of title deed, the first: Red Tapu, which is issued for residential real estate, and for construction lands that fall within an organizational scheme.

The second type is the blue title deed, and it is specific to field real estate and agricultural land.

In the following paragraphs, we will explain the types of title deeds that fall under the aforementioned two types, as follows:

1. Agricultural Land Document

It is the title deed of agricultural lands or lands of a field character, which gives its owner the authority to establish all agricultural projects, such as: agriculture, poultry and livestock breeding.

In the event that these lands are used in an illegal manner, such as for building on them, their owner is subject to legal accountability.

It is noteworthy that the agricultural land in the title deed if it acquired the status of reconstruction later as a result of a change in the reconstruction plan for the area to which it belongs; You must go to the municipality to change of the property.

2. Building Document in Turkey

The building title deed includes only general information about the documented property, and is specific to independent houses, warehouses, palaces and villas, stores, warehouses, as well as restaurants and schools.

3. Real Estate Easement Deed in Turkey

A property document that records the divisions of the property separately, just as each apartment within the residential buildings is registered independently, enabling each investor to obtain his real estate share of the building.

4. Floor Easement Document

It is the title deed that preserves the right of the property owner to obtain his housing unit within a specific floor in the building, as it serves as a confirmation that the building has been fully built-in accordance with the building law in Turkey.

5. Commercial Real Estate Title Deed

It is the title deed of commercial real estate, such as: offices, shops, stores, and other real estate units that are used for commercial purposes.

6. Transitional Title Deed "Time Share Scheme"

An official document that guarantees a person the right of ownership in the property for a specific period of the year, provided that the period of use of the property is specified in the document.

This type of document is common in real estate for holidays and the like, and according to it the owner obtains full ownership rights; From selling, leasing and transferring ownership to others, but according to the period specified for it in the transitional title deed.

7. Full Title Deeds

The owner extracts this document after the full completion of the construction of the property; It includes information about: the type of property, its number, its location in the building, in addition to the property's share of the building land. In this case, the property obtains the right of real estate easement or full ownership.

Procedures for Obtaining Tapu in Turkey

• Conclusion of the purchase contract between the seller and the buyer.
• Pay the agreed amount for the value of the property.
• Apply for transfer of ownership.
• The signature of the two parties on the purchase document in the title deed department.
• The buyer receives the new title deed in his name, which proves his ownership of the property.
• If the buyer is a foreigner, a certified sworn translator must be present with him, so that the title deed officer is sure that the buyer understands all the terms of the title deed.

Required Documents to Get Title Deed from Land Registry Office

• The identity document of the seller and the buyer.
• Recent photos of the seller and two photos of the buyer.
• Earthquake Insurance Certificate - DASC.
• A document from the municipality on the condition of the property.

In the absence of either the seller or the buyer, a certificate of authorization can be submitted to the real estate agent, in addition to an official power of attorney certified by the Turkish Consulate and the Notary Public to complete the procedures in the presence of the agent.

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Edited by: Deyaar Group^©

Sources: Turkish Land Registry + Turk Press