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Law No. 7579, published in the Official Gazette No. 33261 dated 22 May 2026, is an omnibus regulation that amends fourteen separate laws, most notably the Land Registry Law (Tapu Kanunu). The most critical change that directly concerns title deed holders is the electronic real estate valuation report requirement introduced by Additional Article 4 added to the Land Registry Law.
This regulation, by ensuring that immovable values reach the General Directorate of Land Registry and Cadastre as an official record, creates an indirect but powerful supervisory basis for the sale price to be declared in accordance with the truth. Since immovable transfers are frequent in regions such as Antalya where the real estate market is vibrant, this change closely concerns title deed holders. This article is a continuation focusing on the practical situation of the title deed holder, complementing our main content that addresses the general framework of the legislative changes.
What Is Law No. 7579 and When Did It Enter Into Force?
Law No. 7579, officially named the "Law on Amending the Land Registry Law and Certain Laws and Decree-Law No. 375," was published in the Official Gazette on 22 May 2026 and entered into force on the same date. Consisting of thirty-two articles, the Law makes simultaneous amendments to the fundamental texts of real estate law such as the Zoning Law (İmar Kanunu), the Condominium Law (Kat Mülkiyeti Kanunu), the Cadastre Law (Kadastro Kanunu), the Cooperatives Law (Kooperatifler Kanunu) and the Land Registry Law (Tapu Kanunu).
The greater part of the Law entered into force on the date of publication; only the entry into force of the first paragraph of Article 24 relating to soil and foundation survey organizations was left to 31 December 2026. For a detailed assessment in which we examine the construction and zoning dimension of the Law comprehensively, our article titled amendments made to construction and real estate legislation by Law No. 7579 may be reviewed.
The Change That Directly Concerns Title Deed Holders: The Electronic Valuation Report
The most concrete innovation of Law No. 7579 for title deed holders is Additional Article 4 added to the Land Registry Law. This article introduces a notification obligation making it mandatory for real estate valuation reports to be transmitted electronically to the General Directorate of Land Registry and Cadastre.
An electronic valuation report is an official report prepared by valuation organizations authorized by the Capital Markets Board (SPK) and the Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BDDK), pursuant to housing finance and capital market legislation, that sets out the current market value of the immovable. With the new regulation, it has become mandatory for these reports to be sent to the General Directorate of Land Registry and Cadastre electronically and free of charge on the date they are prepared.
The addressee of the obligation is the public institutions and organizations, banks and other financial institutions that commission the report. In other words, no additional notification burden is imposed on the citizens themselves; the flow of information is provided through institutional actors. In practice, this means that when a loan or valuation process is carried out for an immovable, the value of the immovable determined by independent experts will instantly be reflected in the records of the land registry office.
How Does This Regulation Affect the Declaration of the Actual Sale Price?
The arrival of valuation data at the land registry office as an official record creates a supervisory infrastructure that in effect makes it more difficult to declare the immovable sale price contrary to the truth. The land registry office is now in a position to compare the declared transfer price with an independent value reference.
It is necessary to underline an important legal distinction here: Law No. 7579 has not introduced a new and specific penal provision targeting the act of "declaring the sale price at an undervalued amount." The sanctions for declaring below the actual price at the land registry stem from the currently effective Fees Law No. 492 (Harçlar Kanunu). The innovation added by Law No. 7579 is not a penalty; it is the data infrastructure that facilitates the supervision of the accuracy of these declarations.
Current Legal Consequences of Declaring an Undervalued Price at the Land Registry
The title deed fee is calculated on the basis of the actual transfer price of the immovable as declared, provided that this price is not less than the property tax value. Where the transfer price is shown below the actual value, the administration assesses the underpaid fee by way of supplementary assessment, and consequently a tax loss penalty and default interest come into play.
Fees Law No. 492, Article 63 (summary)In the transfer and acquisition of immovables, the title deed fee is calculated on the basis of the declared actual transfer and acquisition price, provided that it is not less than the property tax value. Where it is established that the declared price is below the actual price, the fee corresponding to the difference is assessed by way of supplementary or ex officio assessment.
Another risk arising from an undervalued declaration lies in the private law dimension of the sale. Concealing the actual price may lead to discussions of simulation (collusion) when a dispute arises between the parties, and to serious difficulties in proving the price paid. For this reason, the declaration of the actual price in immovable transfers is not merely a tax obligation; it is also a fundamental precaution in terms of the title deed holder's own legal security. In order to avoid loss of rights in immovable transfer processes, it is important that the process be conducted with the expertise of real estate law.
Entry Into Force and Implementation Timeline
The entry-into-force status of the provisions of Law No. 7579 that concern title deed holders is summarized in the table below.
| Regulation | Relevant Provision | Entry-Into-Force Date |
|---|---|---|
| Notification of the electronic valuation report to the land registry office | Land Registry Law Additional Article 4 | 22 May 2026 |
| Majority for amending the management plan in condominium ownership | Condominium Law art. 70 | 22 May 2026 |
| Conditions prior to title transfer in building cooperatives | Cooperatives Law | 22 May 2026 |
| Provision relating to soil and foundation survey organizations | Law art. 24/1 | 31 December 2026 |
Other Topics That Concern the Title Deed Holder
The Management Plan Has Become Easier in Condominium Ownership
Law No. 7579, by amending Article 70 of the Condominium Law, has reduced the majority required to amend the management plan from four-fifths to two-thirds. This change provides practical flexibility that facilitates the updating of the management plan in collective structures with many owners.
Conditions for Title Transfer in Building Cooperatives
The Law requires the completion of the last dwelling and the drawing up of the final cost calculation in order for title to be transferred to members in building cooperatives. This regulation serves as a safeguard protecting cooperative-member title deed holders against unfinished projects and uncertain cost-sharing.
The Situation for Foreign Investors
Law No. 7579 does not contain a direct change to the rules regarding the acquisition of immovables by foreigners. Nevertheless, the recording of electronic valuation data in the land registry records also increases value transparency for the immovables acquired by foreign buyers. Since Antalya is among the leading provinces where the demand of foreign investors for immovables is most intense, this transparency is especially decisive for international buyers in the region. This situation makes it even more important that the declared value reflect the truth for foreign investors evaluating citizenship or residence permit processes tied to the value of the immovable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Law No. 7579 and Title Deed Transactions
Did Law No. 7579 introduce a new penalty for declaring the sale price at the land registry at an undervalued amount?
Who is obliged to send the electronic valuation report to the land registry office?
On the basis of which price is the title deed fee calculated?
What are the non-tax risks of declaring the actual sale price at an undervalued amount?
What majority is now required to amend the management plan?
Did the Law change the acquisition of immovables by foreigners?
When did the provisions of the Law relating to the land registry enter into force?
For general information on the litigation and transactions connected with this topic, the explanations on our Antalya real estate lawyer page may be reviewed.
The general legal framework and types of litigation addressed in this article are summarized on the Antalya title deed lawyer page.
