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 to sign on your behalf, ensuring the transaction is safe, legal, and stress-free.
A Power of Attorney is a legal document that authorises another person to act for you at the TAPU office. In Turkey, a “simple” Power of Attorney is commonly used for property transactions and only covers signing documents. It does not include financial powers such as paying balances or handling mortgage accounts.
If you wanted assistance in sending monies back to the UK from your Bank account in Turkey account, this can also be written into the Powers given. For properties with mortgages, it will also need to include payment and closure of mortgage accounts.
If you are in Turkey, we will take you to a local noter (notary) to complete your Power of Attorney. An independent translator will explain the document and its purpose. Your passport will be translated, your photo added, and the document notarised.
If you are in the UK, the POA process is as follows:
Find a local UK notary here: The Notaries Society
UK Government Apostille info: Apostille Service
Once completed, the person acting as your POA will attend the TAPU office to sign on your behalf, only after your property balance has been paid or arranged.
For assistance with setting up a Power of Attorney in Turkey or the UK, please contact us. We guide you through every step, making the process simple and straightforward.
