What is Tapu (TAPU) and what is this document for?

TAPU is a document that is an official confirmation that real estate in Turkey really belongs to you. After the agreement is signed, the agency accompanying the transaction will submit TAPU for processing, having previously received a power of attorney from the client.

What information does Tapu in Turkey include?

This document reflects the following data:
1. Detailed indication of the territorial location of the object.
2. Number of the plot on which the subject of the transaction is located.
3. Total area.
4. Cost according to the cadastre and purpose of the object.
5. Boundaries.
6. The size of the share of the total area.
7. Floor, if we are talking about a room in a multi-story building and the room number.
8. Information about the previous owner and the reason for the change of ownership.
9. Current owner.
10. The exact date of formation of TAPU (coincides with the date of the transaction).
11. Signature of the Head of the Tapu Department. Often the document is signed not by the boss, but by persons authorized by him, this is normal.

How much does Tapu cost in Turkey?

The cost of TAPU largely depends on the value of the property you purchased and can range from 1,500 to 2,500 Euros . This amount includes:
1. Registration of the document itself, cadastral fee, cadastral examination, services of a sworn translator present at the transaction (a mandatory condition for foreigners)
2. ISKAN design. This document is an analogue of a technical passport for a real estate property.
3. 4% property tax.
4. Registration (re-registration) of contracts for the supply of water, electricity, gas to the new owner of the property.

What is Tapu essentially?

Tapu (TAPU) establishes and secures the legal and indisputable (not disputed, including in court) ownership of the property to the legal owner. There are no time limits on ownership. In simple terms, such a document conclusively shows that the property has passed from the seller to the buyer and the latter has become its new legal owner.

How long will it take to complete a Tapu?

If the housing that is the subject of the transaction was already owned by foreigners, then registration of TAPU will require from 3 to 6 days . From the moment of submitting documents for consideration to the issuance of the document itself in the name of the new owner.

What documents do you need to have with you to buy real estate in Turkey?

You must have a foreign passport with you that is valid for at least six months from the date of entry into Turkey. All other documents are processed directly in Turkey.

Can I register ownership for myself and my relatives?

At the moment, a TAPU can accommodate up to 10 people. Ownership rights can be registered either in the name of a relative or in the name of any other person. Ownership shares are also registered.

Can I buy an apartment in Turkey without coming?

Buying property in Turkey online is very easy! Just a few simple steps and you are the owner of an apartment on the Mediterranean coast. Our managers contact you online and make a detailed presentation of the property you like. You are in complete control of the process, and we answer all your questions. If you like the apartment, we will conclude a purchase and sale transaction. A tripartite agreement is drawn up in two languages. In order for the buyer to be able to obtain a TAPU - the main document confirming ownership, it is necessary to issue a power of attorney for the seller at the Turkish consulate of his country. There is no risk. The power of attorney specifies all the data of the selected object and who is issuing this power of attorney to whom. Next, our company carries out the entire transaction and receives a TAPU in your name.