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When a foreign property owner dies, Turkish inheritance law decides what happens to their Antalya property, not the law of their home country's courts. When a foreign property owner dies, their real estate in Turkey does not automatically p...
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Urban transformation (kentsel dönüşüm) is one of Turkey's largest ongoing infrastructure programmes, aimed at replacing earthquake-vulnerable buildings with modern, code-compliant structures. Governed by Law No. 6306 on the Transformation o...
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A power of attorney lets your lawyer complete an Antalya property purchase in Turkey on your behalf, without you ever needing to travel there in person. A Power of Attorney (Vekâletname) is one of the most important legal documents in Turki...
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Foreign property owners who earn rental income from real estate in Turkey are subject to Turkish income tax, regardless of their country of residence. The tax system applies progressive rates from 15% to 40%, with a residential rental incom...
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Off-plan property purchases in Antalya offer foreign buyers the opportunity to acquire modern, purpose-built homes at prices 15 to 30 percent below completed market value — but they also carry risks that can result in total loss of investme...
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Foreign nationals who own residential property in Turkey valued at $200,000 or more may apply for a short-term residence permit (kısa dönem ikamet izni) based on property ownership. This real estate-based residence permit allows the propert...
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