2025

When a real estate transaction is registered at a value lower than its actual market price, the Turkish tax authorities can impose significant penalties and interest on the unpaid amount, as both the buyer and the seller are legally responsible for any missing tax payments under Turkish tax law. Consequences of declaring a lower property value include: 1. The missing title deed fee (tapu harcı) is...

The latest report by BestBrokers.com ranked Turkey second to last in global housing affordability, revealing that an average family needs 631 months of salary—approximately 52.5 years—to afford a house. This ranking places Turkey just above Nepal, which is the least affordable at 684 months. In contrast, South Africa leads as the most affordable country, requiring only 71 months of salary for a...

Investing in real estate and earning rental income is a common way to generate passive income in Turkey, but property owners must be aware of the tax obligations. The Turkish tax system allows for a residential rental income tax exemption, which for 2025 is set at 47,000 TL. This means if your annual residential rental income is below this threshold, you are not required to file a tax return or pay tax on...

Buying a home in Turkey is now easier than ever! Thanks to new regulations, home loans can be processed online without the need to visit a bank branch, saving time and speeding up the purchasing process. This innovation allows for digital home loans with electronic signatures instead of traditional paper-based ones, ensuring faster approvals and immediate fund transfers. The digital system provides secure...

The President of the Facility Managers Confederation (TESKON), Yahya Sağır, has highlighted critical considerations regarding the financial responsibilities of tenants and property owners. A fundamental aspect of property management is distinguishing capital investments from operational costs; according to Sağır, only property owners (kat malikleri) are responsible for capital investment costs such as...