Buying a Property in Turkey
We are Dalyan’s leading property experts with extensive experience in buying residential and commercial property either for your own use or as an investment.
Explore the property listings here on our website or contact us to arrange an Expert Search.
Start your search for your home in Dalyan
The first step is deciding your budget and how you intend to finance your exciting dream.
Once you have established a budget, the adventure can really begin.
- Our properties are listed in price order, we recommend viewing properties that you obviously like and maybe a few that you don't like. You may find that the ones you aren't sure about end up been in a better location.
- A member of the Queen Estates team will always accompany you on viewings and our home improvements manager will be happy to view properties with you to help you realise your dream.
- If you see properties on other websites that may not have English speaking staff, please let us know and we can normally work alongside the agent to help you view other properties that may not be listed with us.
- Once you have selected the property that you would like to buy and it’s time to make your first offer, we will handle the negotiation for you, hopefully securing a deal quickly in the interest of both parties.
The Buying Process
Once a deal has been reached, you then have two options…it’s entirely your choice.
Appoint a local lawyer
We can recommend and connect you with a qualified legal professional in the Dalyan area who can act on your behalf. They will complete the necessary legal formalities. For this office you will need to be present in Turkey so that you can attend their office in person to sign contracts.
Appoint us as your representative
Alternatively, you can give us power of attorney to act for you, we will then liaise with a lawyer and the notary office and sign on your behalf. This saves you having to come back to Turkey to sign. Many owners like to leave us with lasting power of attorney for any future property or banking transactions.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have a question about ANY aspect of buying a property in Dalyan, we will certainly have the answer. Just get in touch for a chat with one of the team and we’ll be happy to help. Here are some typical concerns that new buyers have:
The simple answer is anyone, there are a few remote areas that only native Turkish people can buy but most properties are available to anyone. If a property is only available to Turkish buyers, this will be clearly stated on the property listing.
If your intention is only to use your new home for holidays, you will not require Turkish residency. The current rules allow you to be in the country for up to 90 days in every 180. This is a rolling 180 therefore you cannot assume that you can be here for the last 90 days of the first half of the year, then stay for the first 90 days of the second half of the year. For this you would then need residency.
It is relatively easy to gain Turkish residency, if your intention is to live here, we can introduce you to the right person who will assist you in this matter. It seems daunting, but it really isn't.
Whilst it is often more financially advantageous to arrange finance for your purchase in your home country, it's quite possible to arrange a mortgage in Turkey and we can put you in touch with reputable brokers in the area.
In Turkey we do not have a long conveyancing process, once the money is in place the transaction can be completed very quickly, you will receive your tapu (title deed) and habitation certificate on the day.
As part of Queen Accommodation Services, Queen Estates Dalyan is long established in the Ortaca area and we have excellent relationships with the best English-speaking local law firms and professionals. We recommend our clients to legal representatives who we know you can trust through direct experience. Turkish law is clear and you need have no concerns about falling foul of obscure regulations or unsound contracts.
Contrary to what some of our clients have been told by their UK solicitors, your UK will does NOT cover inheritance in Turkey. Although Turkish law does not specifically require you to have a will written in Turkey we strongly advise that you do so. You will save your heirs and beneficiaries a great deal of expense and trouble.
We also advise setting up Lasting Power of Attorney for a trusted representative who can act on your behalf in the event of any unfortunate circumstance preventing you taking care of your affairs yourself.
If required we can accept your Power of Attorney and be ready to act for you here in Dalyan even if you are perfectly hale and hearty - but just not in the country at the time when something needs to be done.
Our company manages properties for dozens of Turkish and overseas home owners. We are well acquainted with all the local utilities and relevant municipial departments and their processes. We deal with them every week in our work. Once your property transaction is complete, we will assist you in changing the utilities and council tax into your name(s).
Whether you just want a quick decorative refresh or a complete refurbishment, we can help. Queen Accommodation Services has a full time resident home renovations expert with an amazing track record for stunning interior and exterior projects. So if you wish you can engage us to undertake all or part of your project.
If you want to mastermind your property transformation yourself, you can still take advantage of our incredible construction, design and trades contact network. We are happy to refer you to the very best in area - tried and tested professionals, individual tradespeople and companies that we know you can rely on because we use them ourselves.
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