Selling property to foreigners: the process step by step
From the tax number to the valuation report, the translator and the land registry appointment: the path for sales to foreign buyers.
The share of foreign buyers in Bodrum and Istanbul grows every year. The process has a few extra steps compared with a Turkish buyer.
1. Tax number
The buyer gets a tax number at the tax office with their passport in a few minutes.
2. Valuation report
A licensed valuation report is mandatory for sales to foreigners; it takes 3–5 business days.
3. Military clearance
The land registry checks that the property is not in a military or security zone.
4. Appointment and translator
A sworn translator is required for buyers who do not speak Turkish. The deed is handed over after the transfer.
