Foreign buyer's guide
Foreign buyer's guide
Every step of buying a home in Didim, Turkey. We are with you all the way — and with a power of attorney, you can even buy without travelling to Turkey.
Step by step
From choosing a home to the title deed
Step 01
Choose your home
Browse the listings, request a live video tour or view in person. Together we check that the neighbourhood is open to foreign residents.
Step 02
Get a tax number
Issued free of charge, on the same day, at the tax office with your passport. It can also be obtained by power of attorney.
Step 03
Open a Turkish bank account
Payment is made through the banking system. Residence permit and citizenship applications require a foreign exchange purchase certificate.
Step 04
Sales promise / preliminary contract
Price, payment plan and handover date are put in writing. The price is set in Turkish lira.
Step 05
Valuation report
Foreign buyers obtain a valuation report from a firm licensed by the Capital Markets Board (SPK); the title deed fee is calculated on this value.
Step 06
Title deed appointment
The application is made via e-Government / Web Tapu. A sworn translator is provided for buyers who do not speak Turkish.
Step 07
Fees and costs
Buyer and seller each pay their own title deed fee (2% each). The land registry service fee and DASK are also paid. All items are listed in the cost box on the listing page.
Step 08
Title deed transfer
You sign at the land registry office and your title deed (tapu) is issued the same day.
Step 09
Utilities and beyond
We set up electricity, water and internet together. If you wish, we can also take care of keyholding, maintenance and rental management.
Residence permit and citizenship
US$200,000
Minimum for a residence permit application
US$400,000
Minimum for a citizenship application
A home whose sale price on the title deed is at least USD 200,000 at the Central Bank of Turkey (TCMB) rate on completion day may qualify for a short-term residence permit application. Acquiring property worth at least USD 400,000, with an annotation that it will not be sold for 3 years, may qualify for a citizenship application. Some neighbourhoods may be closed to new residence registrations; we check this together for each property.
Buying without coming to Turkey
With a power of attorney granted at the Turkish consulate in your country or at a notary in Turkey, the entire process can be handled on your behalf. You can view the home on a live video tour.
Frequently asked questions
Can foreigners buy property in Didim?
Yes. Citizens of countries that have reciprocity with Turkey can buy residential property. The land registry office checks for military and security zones.
Why are prices in Turkish lira?
In Turkey, the price of a residential sale is set in Turkish lira. Foreign currency equivalents are shown for information only.
Can I get a mortgage?
Some Turkish banks offer mortgages to foreigners; the “mortgage eligible” tag on listings reflects the title deed and occupancy permit status.
Can I rent out my home?
Long-term letting is unrestricted. Daily/weekly lets (up to 100 days) require a permit from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
What are the annual costs after buying?
Property tax, the complex service charge where applicable, DASK and utility bills. The known costs of each home are shown on its listing page.
This guide is general information; regulations may change. For definitive advice, consult your adviser and the land registry office.
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