Covers every real-estate matter from buying land to transferring title, from build-to-share construction agreements to urban regeneration.
In real estate, the most expensive mistakes are made before the purchase. Title deed annotations, zoning status, floor easement, missing occupancy permits and the land-share allocation directly determine a property's value and usability.
On the construction side, the relationship is usually formed through a build-to-share construction agreement. Its delivery deadline, delay penalty, allocation table and transfer-restriction clauses are the source of disputes that can run for years.
SBP Legal serves both individual investors and institutional developers, offering pre-purchase legal review, contract structuring and dispute management.
What we do in this area
Pre-purchase legal review
Preparing a risk report by reviewing the title deed record, encumbrances, zoning status, and building and occupancy permits.
Build-to-share construction agreements
Structuring the sharing ratio, delivery schedule, delay penalty, mortgage and security arrangements.
Title deed and ownership disputes
Title annulment and registration, occupancy compensation (ecrimisil), partition of co-ownership, and actions to prevent interference.
Urban regeneration
Risky-building assessments, 2/3-majority resolutions and settlement with owners under Law No. 6306.
Leasing and management
Commercial lease agreements, eviction proceedings, and condominium and site-management disputes.
Real estate acquisition by foreigners
Military restricted-zone checks, acquisition limits and appraisal-report processes.
Does this page speak to your situation?
If any of the following applies to you, now is the time to talk:
- You want to clarify the legal status of a plot or building before buying it.
- You're about to sign a build-to-share construction agreement with a contractor.
- Your building has been included in an urban regeneration scheme.
- The delivery date has passed and your unit still hasn't been handed over.
Frequently asked questions
Which title deed records should I check?
The declarations, annotations and liens section of the land registry must always be reviewed: mortgages, attachments, usufruct rights, family-residence annotations, expropriation annotations or promise-of-sale entries all appear there. You should also check zoning status and building/occupancy permits with the municipality, and verify the distinction between floor easement and condominium ownership.
What can I do if the contractor doesn't deliver my unit on time?
You can claim the contractual delay penalty, seek your rental loss as damages, and — if the delay is serious — rescind the contract and sue for the return of your title deed. Which route to take depends on the contract text, correspondence about deadline extensions, and the actual progress of construction; sending a properly timed and worded notice is critical to avoid losing your rights.
Can foreigners buy real estate in Turkey?
Yes, within reciprocity principles and statutory limits. A 30-hectare nationwide cap per person applies, along with a rule not to exceed 10% of a district's surface area and restrictions in military restricted zones. An appraisal report from an authorized institution is mandatory before transfer.
This page was last updated on 20.07.2026. Content is for general informational purposes and does not substitute for legal advice.