Expenses and taxes at the stage of registration of the transaction

Maxhome Invest is a real estate agency in Alanya that helps clients calculate all costs when buying property in Turkey.

The main tax is 4% of the cadastral value (TAPU). Additional costs include Döner Sermaye (land registry fee), municipality registration, translator, utility connections and service setup. Total extra costs usually range from 5% to 7% of the property price.

Introduction

When buying property in Turkey, it is important to consider not only the property price but also additional mandatory costs.

In 2026, the structure of costs is clear, but includes several required payments depending on the type of transaction and the citizenship of the parties.

Below is a full breakdown of actual costs in Alanya.

Main Costs When Buying Property in Turkey

1. Title Deed Tax (TAPU) — 4%

This is the main mandatory tax:

— 4% of the cadastral value

— usually paid by the buyer

❗ Important:

The cadastral value may differ from the market price.

2. Döner Sermaye (Land Registry Service Fee)

This is a mandatory administrative fee charged by the land registry office.

The amount depends on the parties involved:

— Turkish buyer + Turkish seller:

👉 ~6,700 TL

— One foreigner in the transaction:

👉 ~27,600 TL

— Both parties are foreigners:

👉 ~48,500 TL

3. Municipality Registration (Emlak Beyan)

After purchase, the property must be registered in the municipality.

👉 Cost: approx. 5,800 TL

❗ Important:

Rates may vary depending on the municipality (Alanya has its own local tariffs).

4. Translator Fee

Mandatory for foreign buyers.

👉 approx. €100 (~3,500–4,000 TL)

5. Land Registry Processing Support

Transaction сопровождение and document handling.

👉 approx. €100 (~3,500–4,000 TL)

6. Utility Connections

After receiving the title deed:

Electricity

👉 3,000 – 5,000 TL

Water

👉 15,000 – 20,000 TL

7. Internet

Annual package:

👉 approx. €200 (~7,000–8,000 TL per year)

8. Mandatory Insurance (DASK)

👉 €15–50 per year

(~500–1,500 TL)

Total Additional Costs

On average:

👉 5–7% of the property value

Example:

Property price: €100,000

— TAPU tax: ~€4,000

— other costs: ~€1,500–3,000

👉 total: ~€5,500–7,000

⚠️ Important Notes

— Döner Sermaye depends on transaction type

— Municipality registration is mandatory

— Utility costs may vary significantly

— Some costs are fixed, others depend on the property

FAQ

What is Döner Sermaye?

It is a government land registry service fee required to process the property transfer.

What is the main tax when buying property in Turkey?

4% of the cadastral value (TAPU tax).

Is municipality registration required?

Yes, Emlak Beyan must be completed after purchase.

How much do utility connections cost?

Electricity: 3,000–5,000 TL, Water: 15,000–20,000 TL.

How much should I budget for additional costs?

Typically 5–7% of the property price.