Buying property in Turkey is a lot simpler now. The procedure is often far easier than in most European countries. Foreigners may purchase land and property in Turkey in their own name and, when the time comes to sell, the proceeds of the sale may be transferred out of Turkey. A lawyer/solicitor is not required in Turkey although it makes sense, for your own peace of mind, to consult one.

1. The seller and the estate agent will then prepare the necessary paperwork to enable the buying process to commence. You will be given a copy of this contract.

2. After the decision has been taken, a legal contract is signed.

3. A nominal deposit is then paid - € 750 (₤ 500).

4. The customer gives Power of Attorney authorising a lawyer or letsgototurkey to take care of all the legal procedures.

5. We will prepare a letter, a copy of the legal papers, together with a copy of your passport and send them to the authorities.

6. The lawyer or letsgototurkey applies for the title deed on the buyer's behalf and secures the property until the title deed is received.

7. The title deed can take between 10 to 12 weeks to be processed.

8. It is advisable before you leave to open a bank account in Turkey to enable you to transfer the installments as required.

9. When all the checks have been conducted and the papers returned to us, letsgototurkey / lawyer will arrange all the rest for you.

10. After the property is registered in the buyer's name letsgototurkey will assist with the registration of utilities, water, telephone line etc.

11. On the day of transfer, letsgototurkey completes all the necessary paperwork regarding the legal and financial issues.

12. letsgototurkey also provides a Property Management service which includes security checks, cleaning services and a lot more.

• Property price includes land

• 3% property purchase tax (1 payment to the local authority)

• € 100 (₤ 60) registration of title deed in your name (1 payment)

• € 100 (₤ 60) for Power of Attorney and contract translation at the Notary(1 payment)

• € 150 (₤ 90) registration of electric and water meters (1 payment)

• € 750 - € 1000 approx. (£ 500 - £ 700) property occupation tax (iskan) for brand new developments. Depending on the area of the property this tax is variable (1 payment)

• Telephone line: € 4 or ₤ 2.50 (1 payment)

• Property tax: 0.1% of the apartment value (approx. €50 or ₤ 35 per year) This is an annual tax declared on the valueof your property and collected by the local government.

• Water cost per m3: Approx. € 0.75 (₤ 0.50)

• Energy cost per kwh: Approx. € 0.10 (₤ 0.06)

• Arrange hotels and airport transfers if required.

• Pick up service from hotels to view properties. All the letsgototurkey staff has a background in tourism and they can therefore provide full information about the area not just about the properties.

• Arrange appointments with the lawyer, attorney and official translator.

• Register your new property with the electricity, water and telephone line in your name.

• Assist with related purchases like furniture, air-conditioners, electronics, etc after the sale has been completed.

• Assist with opening a bank account in Turkey so that there are no worries about the bills when you are away.

• Assist in acquiring a tax number which is required for all the legal issues afterwards.

• Assist with the documents required for home insurance.

• Arrange to get an official will in Turkey, if requested.

• Assistance with renting out the property.

     We have tried to simplify the process of buying property in Turkey here but when you have made a decision to buy, we will talk you through each step in detail. When we are working together and have full understanding of what is right for you, we can give advice regarding a solicitor, property survey (if required), insurance, annual property tax etc.