Property Management in Türkiye

Overview

Real estate investments in Türkiye by Turkish citizens and foreign investors living abroad continue to increase. Properties may be acquired for personal use, to generate rental income or as an investment for a future sale.

Owning property in Türkiye, however, involves various legal and administrative matters. These include managing the tenancy, monitoring taxes and common expenses, preserving the property’s value and, where necessary, conducting sale or eviction procedures.

For property owners living abroad, it may not always be easy to monitor these matters regularly from a distance. Professional property management helps protect the owner’s rights and supports a documented, secure and sustainable process.

Why Is Property Management from Abroad Important?

Once a property is leased, a long-term legal relationship arises between the owner and the tenant. Preparing the lease, monitoring the rent and applicable increases, checking payments and taking legal action when necessary are key elements of that relationship.

If the property is to be sold, its current market value should be established, the land registry and any encumbrances should be reviewed, the sale documents should be prepared and the payment process should be planned securely.

Legal support from a lawyer and experienced real estate advisers in Türkiye enables owners living abroad to manage the process more effectively from a distance.

Legal Management of the Tenancy

Before the property is leased, the rent, permitted use, deposit, common expenses, delivery conditions and the parties’ other obligations should be defined clearly.

The following matters should be monitored regularly for the tenancy to operate properly:

As each tenancy has different circumstances, the lease should be tailored to the features of the property and the needs of the parties.

• Preparing and reviewing the lease agreement
• Monitoring rent increase periods
• Checking rental payments
• Sending formal notices to the tenant in the event of late payment
• Defining responsibility for common expenses and service charges
• Documenting the delivery and use of the property
• Conducting rent determination or adjustment procedures where necessary

Legal Management of the Property Sale

Before a sale, determining the property’s actual market value is important for establishing an appropriate sale price. A report from an authorised real estate valuation expert may be obtained where necessary.

The land registry records, mortgages, attachments, annotations, tax debts and other legal restrictions should also be reviewed. If a representative will act for an owner living abroad, the power of attorney must expressly contain the required authority for the sale, land registry procedures and receipt of the purchase price.

Eviction and Tenancy Disputes

If rent is not paid, the property is used in breach of the lease or another statutory ground for eviction arises, the procedure must be conducted in accordance with the applicable legal requirements.

Depending on the circumstances, it may be necessary to send a formal notice, commence enforcement proceedings, apply for mediation or file an eviction action. Errors concerning procedure or deadlines may prolong the matter and cause additional costs.

Professional Legal Advice on Real Estate

Dedeoğlu Partner provides property owners living abroad with comprehensive legal advice concerning their real estate in Türkiye. The advice covers a broad range of matters, from preparing lease agreements and managing tenancy relations to eviction procedures, reviewing the property’s legal status and conducting sale transactions.

Each process is planned according to the owner’s needs, with the necessary legal coordination carried out with the relevant persons and authorities in Türkiye.

Disclaimer

This article is intended solely for general information and does not constitute legal advice. The appropriate legal course may vary depending on the property and the circumstances of the dispute.