- General rule for land acquisition by foreigners
- Regional restrictions on land acquisition
- Inspection in terms of title deed and zoning
- Shared land problems
- Citizenship link in land purchase
- Risks and legal measures
It is possible for foreigners to buy land in Turkey; however, this process should be evaluated more carefully than the purchase of housing. This is because the zoning status, intended use and regional restrictions become much more important for immovable land.
Firstly, it should be checked whether the immovable property is open to foreign acquisition. Some regions in Turkey may be closed to foreign acquisition. Especially in strategic regions, military areas and places with special security restrictions, land acquisition may not be possible.
The second important issue is whether the immovable property is really land or not. In practice, although some immovable properties may look like land, their zoning status may be different. Situations such as field, unzoned land or share parcel may not meet the buyer’s expectations. For this reason, the title deed and zoning record should be examined together.
Thirdly, the ownership relationship may be more complex in shared immovables. Buying a land with a share may not give rise to the right of actual use alone. This may cause sharing and utilisation problems in the future.
The relationship between land purchase and citizenship is also important. Not every land purchase provides citizenship. The immovable property to be purchased for citizenship purposes must meet the values and qualifications sought in the legislation. For this reason, a legal evaluation should be made before the purchase.
When buying land, issues such as ground condition, cadastral dispute, road abandonment, expropriation risk and the status of neighbouring parcels should also be reviewed. The fact that an immovable property is suitable in appearance does not mean that it is legally problem-free.
As a result, it is possible for foreigners to buy land in Turkey; however, a comprehensive title deed, zoning and legal examination must be carried out prior to the purchase.