The straight foward system

Our superb Kale service ensures that each client is personally accompanied and assisted through each stage of this procedure.

1.Purchaser and vendor agree a sale price for the chosen property.

2.Purchaser is registered for a tax number to enable a sterling or euro bank account to be opened in their name. This will ensure the smooth transfer of funds from the UK or elsewhere in Europe to complete the purchase. We will take you to the relevant government office and help with this. All you need is a copy of your passport, there is no cost for this process.

3.Our representative would then accompany the purchaser to a bank of their choice to open the necessary account which can be in joint names if required. Minimal deposit required, 1 Turkish Lira (about 40p) would suffice! We normally ensure that the account has full internet access so that you can keep an eye on things wherever you are in the world.

4.We will then accompany the client, along with a registered translator (compulsory for non-Turkish speakers), to the notary who will log the purchasers name against the chosen property. (This ensures the property is taken off the market, and gives the purchaser time to complete the sale as per the terms to be set out in the contract). The notary will also draw up and legalise a 'Power of Attorney' to enable us to carry out all the conveyancing work necessary to complete your purchase if you are back in the UK (not compulsory if purchaser is willing to travel to Turkey regularly to sign in person).

5.The contract of sale is drawn up (both in English and Turkish) between purchaser and vendor, and witnessed by Kale Turkish Properties. Generally a 10% deposit is paid at this time. If buying a re-sale property the balance plus 12 months maintenance charge (optional) and 3% agency commission (recommended by by Turkish government) is to be payable normally within 1 calendar month. Please note that our fee is subject to KDV tax (equivalent to VAT) at 18%. If buying off plan the chosen payment schedule is written into the contract accordingly.

6.All relevant paperwork is submitted by Kale Turkish Properties, to the Land Registry for change of ownership on the Tapu (Title Deeds, see the downloadable example below). Kale is notified when these papers are completed and will then forward them to the proud new owner. The fee payable to the deed office on collection of your deeds is 3% of the property value as stated on your deeds.
 

 Example Tapu (Turkish Propery Deed) (179kb)