September 27, 2023
Costs of issuing a tapu in Turkey
The following costs are incurred by the buyer when executing the certificate of ownership of real estate (tapu) in Turkey: 7000 - 8000 liras - execution of power of attorney, if the transaction is conducted remotely or the client prefers to be represented in all institutions by an employee of the agency 2000 liras - translation and notarization of passport
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September 26, 2023
Can the deposit be refunded in case of termination of the sale contract in Turkey?
Despite the fact that any real estate transaction is confirmed by signing a sales contract, the contract itself is not a document confirming the transfer of ownership. The transfer of ownership is only certified by a certificate of registration of ownership. In Turkey it is a tapu.
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September 25, 2023
What to do if the landlord has closed the bank account for rent payments?
Due to the tense situation in the rental market in some regions of Turkey, the number of cases when a landlord deliberately closes a bank account, thereby depriving the tenant of the opportunity to pay the rent on time, has increased. After that, unscrupulous landlords file an eviction application with the court on the grounds of late rent payment. How to act in such a situation?
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September 23, 2023
When is a landlord entitled to evict a tenant in Turkey?
This information relates to the topic of long-term leases. So, the landlord has the right to evict the tenant before the end of the lease in the following cases: - eviction due to renovation of the house - non-payment of rent
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September 22, 2023
Marriage of foreigners with Turkish citizens. Legalization of marriage
According to the laws of Turkey, a marriage must be concluded or recognized by the competent authorized authorities of Turkey. The religious ceremony of marriage (nikah) has no legal effect. Marriages contracted by foreigners with Turkish citizens are considered valid in the following cases:- The marriage was concluded on the territory of Turkey - The marriage was concluded in a Turkish consulate abroad.
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September 17, 2023
Traditional Turkish soups
A sunny weekend day, when all the local Turks, and not only them, go out with their families for a long Sunday breakfast serpme kahvaltı, is the best time to discuss culinary preferences. Today we want to talk about traditional Turkish soups. Turkish cuisine is known for its richness of flavors, variety of ingredients and unusual combinations of tastes. Among the many dishes that occupy an honorable place in the culinary world of Turkey, its traditional soups deserve special attention. From thick and rich to light and refreshing.
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September 16, 2023
Can a foreigner hold a public office in Turkey?
Read to the end: in 2023 there are significant changes in the procedure of employment in the civil service. Employment is one of the most important issues foreigners are interested in when moving to a new country for permanent residence. What is the situation in Turkey? It is clear that many foreigners work in tourism, services and real estate, but is there a chance to get a government position in the country? Unfortunately, for foreign citizens there is a rather impressive list of positions for which they cannot apply (lawyer, attorney, judge, etc.). The details are spelled out in Law No. 657 "On civil servants". Thus, a foreigner can only work in a private organization if he has a work visa issued by this company.
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September 15, 2023
Tax rates on rental income from real estate in Turkey for individuals in 2023.
Tax on rental income is levied on a progressive scale at rates ranging from 15 to 40%. In 2023, tax is charged at the following percentage rates: Income up to 22,000 lire - 15%
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September 10, 2023
Expert evaluation of real estate in Turkey
According to the legislation of Turkey, every buyer of real estate (individual) to obtain a tapu (certificate of ownership) must provide an act of expert evaluation of the object. Let's take a closer look at this issue. In total, in the field of real estate use three terms related to its value. These are cadastral, appraisal (expert) value and purchase and sale value
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September 9, 2023
Turkish residence permit vs Georgian residence permit
At the moment, foreigners in Georgia can get a residence permit for 1 year when buying real estate worth 100,000 USD and for 5 years when buying real estate worth 300,000 USD. However, there are some alarm bells in this direction. For example, the Georgian opposition demands from the authorities to temporarily stop issuing residence permits for Russian citizens and even introduced a bill in Parliament to stop issuing residence permits to Russian citizens.
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September 7, 2023
Up-to-date information on issuance of primary residence permit and extension of the existing one
We would like to share current information on issuance and extension of residence permit in Turkey. The situation at the moment is as follows Primary tourist residence permit is not issued: Antalya, Alanya, Kemer, Fethiye, Bodrum, Marmaris. Mersin, Izmir, Istanbul, Bursa, Samsun. Tourist residence permits are not extended: Izmir, Marmaris, Bodrum, Samsun, Alanya.
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September 6, 2023
In which banks and under what conditions can citizens of the Russian Federation make SWİFT money transfers?
Save to your favorites and share with your friends! As you know, SWİFT is the most reliable and cheapest way to send money abroad. If citizens often use "Zolotaya Korona" and "Unistream" services to send small amounts of money, then when transferring large amounts of money, the size of the fee becomes quite tangible and often exceeds 5%, while with SWİFT transfers the maximum fee is 3%. Below we publish the list of banks, which will carry out SWİFT transfers to Turkey in 2023:
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