Seller Guide

Selling a property in Turkey is straightforward once you know the order of things: set the right price, reach the right buyers, prepare the documents and transfer the title deed at the Land Registry. This guide walks you through each step, the costs you should expect and the taxes that may apply.

As CCT Investments, we offer an exclusive selling service: we handle the sale from the first valuation to the day you are paid, whether you live in Turkey or abroad.

These are the usual costs for the seller:

• Title deed fee (tapu harcı): 4% of the declared sale price, normally split equally, so 2% is paid by the seller and 2% by the buyer.
• Brokerage service fee: 2% of the sale price plus VAT, paid only when your property is sold.
• Land Registry revolving fund fee (döner sermaye): a small fixed fee set each year.
• Capital gains tax, if it applies (see below).

Before the transfer, any unpaid property tax (emlak vergisi) and building maintenance fees (aidat) should be settled.

Whether you pay capital gains tax depends on when you bought the property:

• Bought before 1 January 2025: if you sell a home after owning it for more than five years, the gain is exempt.
• Bought on or after 1 January 2025: the five-year exemption no longer applies to homes, so the gain may be taxable whenever you sell.

The taxable gain is the difference between the sale price and the purchase price, after the purchase price is adjusted for inflation. It is taxed at the progressive income tax rates, and a small yearly exempt amount applies. The tax is declared in the tax return filed in March of the year after the sale.

Every case is different, so we recommend confirming the calculation with an accountant before you set your price. We can guide you through it.

• Your title deed (tapu), or its details
• Your passport
• Your Turkish tax number
• A valid compulsory earthquake insurance policy (DASK)
• The municipality's valuation letter for the property (emlak rayiç bedel yazısı), which we obtain for you
• Recent passport photos, if the Land Registry asks for them
• A power of attorney, if someone signs on your behalf

• Residence permit: if your Turkish residence permit is based on owning this property, selling it removes that basis. Plan your next permit before you sell.
• Citizenship: if you received Turkish citizenship through this property, the title deed carries a three-year no-sale commitment. You cannot sell it before those three years have passed.

You do not need to be in Turkey to sell. You can give a power of attorney at a Turkish consulate in your country, or at a notary in Turkey with a sworn translator. Our team then handles the viewings, the negotiation and the title deed transfer, and keeps you informed at every step.

If you want to sell your property anywhere in Turkey, fill in the form below. Our team will contact you as soon as possible to discuss the price and the next steps, with a transparent and professional service.