Real Estate Law

Expropriation is the legal process by which the Turkish state or public legal entities take possession of privately owned immovable

Istanbul stands as Turkey's most dynamic center for real estate transactions and property-related legal matters. The city's active construction and

Tapu (Title Deed) Process in Turkey The tapu represents the official title deed in Turkey, serving as the legal proof of

International construction contracts prepared in Turkey are complex legal texts at the intersection of different countries' legal systems, technical standards,

Property tax is one of the significant revenue sources for local governments in Turkey that must be paid regularly each

Today, Turkish citizens living abroad or foreign country citizens may own immovable properties in Turkey. There is no requirement to

A construction contract in exchange for flat, known in Turkish law as kat karşılığı inşaat sözleşmesi or arsa payı karşılığı

Lawsuit Against Cadastral Determination Cadastre is the process of determining the location, area, value, and rights of real estate in a

Renewal cadastre and implementation cadastre are important processes carried out to eliminate and update errors in existing cadastral maps. The

Article 683 of the Turkish Civil Code (TMK) regulates the use and protection of property rights in Turkey. According to

PREVENTION OF INTERFERENCE LAWSUIT A prevention of interference lawsuit occurs when a property owner cannot fully or partially exercise their ownership

PRE-EMPTION LAWSUIT - RIGHT OF PRE-EMPTION The right of pre-emption can only be exercised through a pre-emption lawsuit. As a rule,

ESTABLISHMENT OF CONDOMINIUM The establishment of condominium ownership is very commonly applied in practical life. The Condominium Law No. 634 was

RIGHT OF WAY LAWSUIT Disputes over property ownership and access to public roads can lead to conflicts among property owners. To

THE DENIAL OF USUFRUCT IN ECRIMISIL CASES AND ITS EXCEPTIONS In the field of property law, various legal concepts and principles

REAL ESTATE LIEN A real estate lien is a limited real right under Turkish Law. It is established to secure a

LEGAL ISSUES WITH FRAUDULENT REGISTRATION Essentially, fraudulent registration can arise in two ways: First, a land registry can be inherently fraudulent

Unlawful and Encroaching Structures Concepts of Unlawful and Encroaching Structures Also known as "Unlawful Construction," "Unlawful Structure" refers to an immovable structure

Joint ownership, as defined in Article 688/1 of the Turkish Civil Code, refers to a situation where multiple individuals hold

DEFECTIVE PERFORMANCE AND INCOMPLETE PERFORMANCE IN TURKEY'S CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS Before addressing the issues of defective performance and incomplete performance in the