22.10.2026

Selling property in Turkey remotely allows the transaction to be completed without the owner traveling. The representative organizes viewings, submits documents, signs the contract, and takes part in re-registering the TAPU. The scope of authority and the settlement procedure are set in advance.

The owner has the right to sell an apartment in Turkey remotely through a representative. The price, advertising, buyer, deposit, and payment method are agreed remotely. At the land registry, the documents are signed by the representative, provided the power of attorney authorizes the sale and the registration of the transfer of title. An agency can handle the valuation, viewings, and negotiations, but only a power of attorney grants the right to sign.

To sell property in Turkey under a power of attorney, the document is executed at a Turkish consulate or with a foreign notary. In the latter case, an apostille or consular legalization and a notarized translation are usually required. The draft should be agreed in advance with a Turkish lawyer and the land registry office.

A special power of attorney is safer, specifying:

The land registry record, mortgage, seizure, lease, and other encumbrances are subject to verification. Taxes, utility payments, DASK validity, and whether the layout matches the documents are also clarified.

If the property was purchased to obtain citizenship, the registry may carry a three-year ban on its sale. The sale is permitted after the period ends and the annotation is removed. The rights of co-owners are considered separately.

Selling property in Turkey remotely usually involves eight stages:

To receive the money from selling an apartment in Turkey safely, the payment procedure is agreed before the documents are submitted. A bank transfer with a clear payment reference is preferable. Before signing, the actual crediting of funds is checked, not just the payment order.

Unless necessary, a representative is not given unlimited authority to manage the money. The transparent option is a transfer to the owner's account at a Turkish bank and independent verification of the payment.

These are usually the official sale contract, the old and new TAPU, a bank statement, a payment order, and receipts. The bank may also request a SWIFT message, a tax return, or proof of tax payment.

A transfer abroad is made from the owner's account at a Turkish bank to their personal account in another country. The bank is provided with documents on the transaction and the source of funds. Restrictions of the recipient's country, limits, fees, and correspondent banks are clarified in advance. The SWIFT transfer is sent after the details are verified.

The foreign buyer's right to acquire the property is checked, taking into account their citizenship and territorial restrictions. A passport with a translation, a tax number, a valuation report, DASK, bank receipts, and a currency purchase document may be required. If the buyer does not speak Turkish, a sworn translator takes part.

The title deed fee is normally charged at 2% of the declared value to both the seller and the buyer, but the parties may agree on a different payment arrangement. The tax base must not be lower than the municipal valuation. Additional costs include land registry fees, valuation, translation, notary, apostille, bank services, and the agency commission.

If an individual sells a property less than five years after purchase, the capital gain may be subject to income tax, taking into account deductions and the annual tax-free threshold. Separate rules apply to inheritance, gifts, and commercial activity.

The main risks are an overly broad power of attorney, an understated price, a fake payment confirmation, hidden encumbrances, and transfer errors. Protection comes from a legal review, a limited term of authority, a ban on delegating the power of attorney, settlement through a bank, and a written handover certificate.

Usually required:

The final list depends on the citizenship of the parties, the status of the property, and the bank's requirements. A preliminary check reduces the risk of delays in registration and settlement. DDA Real Estate Turkey arranges the valuation, viewings, negotiations, and full transaction support.