I |
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1.1 |
Who can buy a real estate in Turkey? |
1.2 |
What is the legal framework for property ownership? |
1.3 |
Are Turkish citizens and foreigners treated differently? |
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II |
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2.1 |
Types of properties, finding property, contacting real estate agents |
2.2 |
Are you advised to hire a solicitor? |
2.3 |
How to contact Turkish solicitors who speak English? |
2.4 |
How to contact other English speaking professionals? |
2.5 |
Can you assign someone for your all transactions? Power of Attorney |
2.6 |
Use of institutional expertise: Real Estate Investment Trusts |
2.7 |
Are there any (universal) mortgage companies in Turkey? |
2.8 |
Translation professionals |
2.9 |
Real Estate Appraisal Companies |
2.10 |
How to find financial resources to buy property in Turkey? |
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III |
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3.1 |
Double checking the property |
3.2 |
Preparing a draft contract |
3.3 |
Having the draft contract translated |
3.4 |
Having the contracts notarised |
3.5 |
Payment terms of the contract |
3.6 |
Application to the TAPU Office |
3.7 |
Documents asked by the TAPU Office |
3.8 |
Forbidden zones and size limitation |
3.9 |
How are FDI and foreign companies treated by TAPU Offices? |
3.10 |
Issuance of a new TAPU by the Office |
3.11 |
Declaration of acquisition to the local government |
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IV |
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4.1 |
Why is a bank account needed? |
4.2 |
Which currency should be used? |
4.3 |
Contact information of Turkish Banks |
4.4 |
Types of bank accounts |
4.5 |
Other investment tools provided by banks in Turkey |
4.6 |
Internet banking services |
4.7 |
Opening a bank account in Turkey |
4.8 |
Joint accounts |
4.9 |
Privacy of accounts |
4.10 |
Opening a bank account in Turkey when you are in the UK |
4.11 |
Using your UK cheques in Turkey |
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V |
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5.1 |
What is a TAPU? What does it look like? |
5.2 |
Meaning of the terms on a TAPU |
5.3 |
How to check the details? |
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VI |
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6.1 |
Overdue Real Estate Tax Debts |
6.2 |
Overdue debts for utility services |
6.3 |
Current Tenants |
6.4 |
Double Checking the Registry Records |
6.5 |
Appropriateness of the building |
6.6 |
Buildings under construction |
6.7 |
Construction of a building on a land |
6.8 |
Residency Permits for Newly Constructed Buildings  |
6.9 |
Housing Co-operatives |
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VII |
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7.1 |
Basic property-related taxes |
7.2 |
What gains can be attained through property? Are those gains taxed? |
7.3 |
Taxes and Compulsory Insurance |
7.4 |
Preparation of wills and transfer of property to the heirs |
7.5 |
Divorce settlements |
7.6 |
Your UK pensions |
7.7 |
Agreements for the Avoidance of Double Taxation |
7.8 |
Avoidance of Double Taxation on Income Derived from Property |
7.9 |
More information on taxes |
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VIII |
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8.1 |
Are you a tax evader? |
8.2 |
Can the financial penalties charged on a tax evader be amnestied? How? |
8.3 |
The principal term of the financial penalty and interests charged on a tax evader |
8.4 |
Risk of paying much more personal income tax in case of a sale |
8.5 |
Risk of being paid very low compensation in case of nationalisation |
8.6 |
Risk of re-mortgaging your property at a lower value |
8.7 |
Risk of being involved in an anti-money laundering activity |
8.8 |
Risk of being included in the black lists of financial organisations |
8.9 |
Other important points |
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IX |
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9.1 |
What are the liabilities of an (foreign) owner? |
9.2 |
Electricity, gas, water, telephone, and heating issues & utilities |
9.3 |
Can you transfer the money you make through your property abroad? |
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X |
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10.1 |
Can you have a building constructed on the land you own? |
10.2 |
How can refurbishment be carried out? |
10.3 |
Do tenants in Turkey prefer furnished or unfurnished properties? |
10.4 |
Where to buy quality furniture and durables? |
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XI |
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11.1 |
Residence visa requirements |
11.2 |
Can you bring your household or office items to Turkey? |
11.3 |
Can you bring your pets to Turkey? |
11.4 |
Can you bring your car to Turkey? |
| 11.5 |
Can you bring and use your mobile in Turkey? |
11.6 |
How much money can you bring to Turkey? |
11.7 |
How much money can you bring abroad from Turkey? |
11.8 |
How much jewellery can you bring to Turkey or abroad? |
11.9 |
Does your social insurance scheme cover your health expenditures in Turkey? |
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XII |
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