Notes from the real estate world
Guide-style articles for sellers, buyers, and agents. Make stronger decisions with the right information.
Taxes Paid When Selling a Home in Turkey: The Seller's Expense Checklist
The taxes paid when selling a home in Turkey in one list: the seller's 2% title deed fee share, income tax on sales within 5 years, the year's property tax and more.
Read the article →Tapu Harcı (Title Deed Fee): How Much Is It and Who Pays? A 2026 Guide with Calculation Examples
The tapu harcı (title deed fee) is 0.2% for buyer and seller each in 2026, charged on the higher of sale price or emsal value. Examples, payment steps and full costs inside.
Read the article →Selling a House with a Shared Title Deed (Hisseli Tapu): A Guide to Pre-emption Rights, Consent and İzale-i Şuyu
Selling a house under a hisseli tapu (shared title deed) in Türkiye means dealing with pre-emption rights, co-owner consent and possibly an izale-i şuyu auction. Here is how the process works.
Read the article →Sale Application via Web Tapu: A Step-by-Step Guide from e-Devlet to Registration
A Web Tapu sale application is created in minutes on e-Devlet: declare the price, pay the fees, collect approvals online — then sign the title deed at the land registry office.
Read the article →Rental Income Tax Return in Turkey 2026: Exemption, Expense Methods and Penalties
Who must file a rental income tax return in Turkey in 2026? The 33,000 TL housing exemption, lump-sum vs actual expenses, filing deadlines, and the penalties for skipping it.
Read the article →Selling a House with a Mortgage in Turkey: Release, Payoff and the Title Deed Process, Step by Step
Yes, you can sell a house with a mortgage in Turkey. This guide walks through the mortgage release, the loan payoff letter and the same-day cross-bank closing at the tapu office.
Read the article →VAT on Home Sales in Turkey: Who Pays, and at What Rate?
Who pays VAT when buying a home in Turkey? The buyer does — 1% or 20% on new builds depending on net area, and nothing on second-hand sales. Full breakdown here.
Read the article →What Is the Valuable Residential Property Tax, and Which Homes Does It Cover?
Turkey's valuable residential property tax applies to homes whose building tax value exceeds an annual threshold. Here is who pays, how the tax is calculated, and when returns are due.
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Emlak RehberiWho Qualifies for Property Tax Exemption in Turkey? The Single Dwelling Exemption and How to Apply
Turkey's single dwelling property tax exemption covers low-income owners, people with disabilities, veterans and martyrs' relatives — but not every retiree. Here's who qualifies and how to apply.
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Emlak RehberiHow Many Homes Can You Sell in a Year Before You Count as a Property Trader?
How many home sales a year makes you a property trader in Turkey? There's no magic number — the tax office weighs continuity, intent and volume. Here's how it works.
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