Real Estate & Title Deeds
Property Lawyer in Turkey
Independent legal due diligence for buying, selling or disputing real estate in Turkey as a foreign national.
A real estate agent's job is to close the sale; a property lawyer's job is to confirm the title is clean, the zoning status matches what you were told, and — if you are buying with citizenship in mind — that the property actually meets the legal conditions for that.
Legalwise carries out independent due diligence separate from the selling agent, reviews or drafts the sale agreement, and represents clients in title annulment, partition and landlord-tenant disputes when something has already gone wrong.
- Independent title deed (tapu) and encumbrance checks before you sign anything
- Verification of military/security zone and foreign-ownership surface-area limits before purchase
- Citizenship-by-investment eligibility review where the purchase is intended to support that
- Representation in title annulment and registration disputes if a problem is discovered after purchase
Turkish Legal Matters We Assist With
Team Members Working with International Clients
The lawyers below communicate directly with clients in English or French, in addition to Turkish.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a lawyer really necessary if I'm already using a real estate agent?
An agent represents the transaction; an independent lawyer represents you specifically, checking the title, zoning status and any restrictions before money changes hands.
Can you review a property for Turkish citizenship-by-investment eligibility before I buy?
Yes — we confirm the property meets the minimum value and holding-period conditions before purchase, so the citizenship application isn't put at risk after the fact.
Guides for Clients Abroad
Legalwise is a law firm based in Ankara, Turkey. Our services concern Turkish law and legal matters requiring action in Turkey. Matters governed by another country's law may require coordination with locally qualified counsel in that jurisdiction. Legalwise does not have offices in France, Belgium, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada or any other country, and our lawyers are admitted to Turkish bar associations.