In Turkey, there is no direct equivalent to the UK’s Council Tax, but property owners must pay an annual property tax called Emlak Vergisi, along with a small Environmental Tax (waste collection). These are managed and collected by your local municipality rather than a central government.   Annual Property Tax (Emlak Vergisi) This is […]

Explanation of the TAPU (Turkish Title Deeds) In Turkey, “Tapu” refers to an official Title Deed. It is the sole legal document that proves property ownership and is issued and registered by the General Directorate of Land Registry and Cadastre (Tapu ve Kadastro Genel Müdürlüğü, or TKGM).  Types of Tapu Documents The title deed you […]

  Understanding Turkish Inheritance Law for Foreign Property Owners (Classed as Immovable Property) Turkish inheritance law is governed by the Turkish Civil Code and follows a strict bloodline hierarchy system. Certain close family members are legally protected and entitled to specific shares of an estate, even if a will exists. Foreign nationals generally have the […]

Changing Your Electricity & Water Accounts into Your Name Congratulations on purchasing your property in Turkey. As a new homeowner, you can now arrange your utility accounts, electricity (AYDEM) and water (MUSKİ) to be transferred into your name. The current owner will normally provide the existing account numbers, and these can either be transferred into […]

When arranging your travel insurance, we recommend using MoneySuperMarket as a trusted comparison site. They search over 55 leading insurance providers to help you find the best cover for your trip. You can choose from single trip policies for one-off holidays or annual cover if you travel more frequently throughout the year – the annual […]

Select Properties Turkey – Real Estate Agents in South West Turkey Select Properties Turkey is a family-run estate agency established in 2007, based in Fethiye and covering the surrounding areas. Over the years, we have expanded our services to include other regions across Türkiye as well as Northern Cyprus (TRNC). Our experienced and multilingual team […]

  Buying Property in Turkey: Understanding the DAB (Foreign Exchange Purchase) Certificate   When purchasing property in Turkey, all payments must be made in Turkish Lira (TL) as required by Article 13 of the Circular of Capital Movements / Sermaye Hareketleri Genelgesi. To complete the property transfer at the TAPU (Deeds) Office, foreign buyers must […]

Date Name Type 01-Jan New Year’s Day National holiday 15-Jan Holy Night– MİRAÇ KANDİLİ Observance 02-Feb Holy Night– BERAT KANDİLİ Observance 19-Feb Ramazan Arefe Holy Month of Ramadan Begins 19-Mar Ramadan Feast Eve Half Day 21-Mar Ramadan Feast Şseker Bayram  National holiday 22-Mar Ramadan Feast Holiday National holiday 23-Apr National Sovereignty and Children’s Day National […]

A visit to the Turtle Hospital at Dalyan The home of Kaptan Junes Sea Turtle Conservation Foundation Based on the outskirts of Dalyan at Iztuzu beach you will find the Dekamer Turtle Hospital established by Kaptan June in 2011. There is an Information Centre and Museum in Kaptan June’s Hut at the minibus side of […]

A Complete Guide for Foreign Buyers When buying property in Turkey or managing finances abroad, understanding how to send money to Turkey safely and efficiently is crucial. This guide covers all the options for foreign buyers, the legal requirements, and tips for minimising currency exchange losses. How Money Can Be Sent to Turkey There are […]

Insuring your Property When you complete on your purchase, Dask which is the compulsory Government Earthquake Insurance is put into place immediately.  We will also obtain a quote for your own Personal Buildings and contents policy. This we arrange through a local broker called Önce Sigorta. Every year the insurance Company will contact us to […]

Buying or Selling Property in Turkey Using a Power of Attorney When buying or selling property in Turkey, both the buyer and seller are legally required to attend an appointment at the TAPU (Title Deeds) Office to complete the transfer. If attending in person isn’t possible, a Power of Attorney (POA) allows a trusted representative […]

How to finance an overseas property purchase, from taking out a mortgage abroad to remortgaging a UK property to free up cash ​ What is an ‘overseas’ mortgage? An overseas mortgage is a mortgage for a property that’s not in the UK. ​ You might want to consider taking out an overseas mortgage if you’re […]