Real Estate Law in Turkey

Real Estate Law in Turkey — Buying, Selling and Protecting Property

Expert legal support for real estate in Turkey — from Mannheim.

Property in Turkey is one of the most important assets for many families of Turkish origin in Germany — whether inherited, bought or built. But real estate transactions in Turkey carry legal risks that are often underestimated: unclear title, encumbrances in the land register, fraudulent sellers, inheritance disputes over property.

Avukat Hasan Doğru is a member of the Ankara Bar and advises exclusively on Turkish law. We provide legal support for all real estate matters in Turkey — from purchase due diligence to dispute resolution before Turkish courts — fully from Mannheim, without you needing to travel to Turkey.

What we do for you:

Before signing a purchase contract, a thorough legal review is essential: Is the seller actually the registered owner? Are there mortgages, liens or other encumbrances in the Turkish land register (Tapu Sicili)? Are the building permits in order? We carry out a comprehensive due diligence for you and identify all legal risks before you commit.

Turkish real estate purchase contracts have specific formal requirements. We review the proposed contract, identify unfavourable clauses and — if necessary — draft a legally secure contract that protects your interests.

The transfer of ownership of Turkish real estate takes place at the Turkish land registry office (Tapu ve Kadastro Müdürlüğü). We coordinate the entire transfer process for you — from the power of attorney for representation at the land registry to the completed ownership transfer.

If Turkish real estate forms part of an inheritance estate, we manage the transfer of the property to the heirs in the land register — in coordination with Turkish inheritance courts and land registry offices.

If there are disputes over property ownership — for example due to unclear inheritance succession, fraudulent transfers or boundary disputes — we represent your interests before Turkish civil courts and enforce your rights.

If a newly built property has defects or the developer has not fulfilled contractual obligations, we assert your warranty and damages claims before Turkish courts.

Unfortunately, fraudulent real estate transactions occur — forged powers of attorney, sales without the owner's knowledge. We initiate proceedings before Turkish courts to cancel such fraudulent transactions and restore your rights.

Mavi Kart holders have the same rights as Turkish citizens when purchasing real estate in Turkey. We advise Mavi Kart holders on all real estate matters and ensure their property rights in Turkey are fully protected.

Why Doğru Kanzlei for Real Estate in Turkey from Mannheim?

Turkish real estate law is a highly practical area that brings together land registry law, inheritance law, contract law and court proceedings. Avukat Hasan Doğru is a member of the Ankara Bar with direct access to Turkish land registry offices and courts — this gives us a decisive advantage for your interests.