Real Estate — For Foreign Buyers & Owners
Property Lawyer in Fethiye
Independent legal representation for foreigners buying, selling, renting out or inheriting real estate on the Fethiye–Kaş coastline. We act only for you — never for the seller, the agent or the developer.
Why independent legal advice matters
Most problems we see in foreign property purchases — undisclosed mortgages, buildings without a habitation certificate, deposits paid on properties the seller could not legally transfer — were avoidable with a proper check before signing. Estate agents and developers have their own interests in the transaction. An independent lawyer's only interest is protecting yours.
How a safe purchase works
Before any money changes hands, we examine the title deed record, encumbrances, zoning status, building permits and the habitation certificate, and verify the seller's authority to sell. You receive a written due diligence report. Only then do we negotiate and sign the sales contract, ideally with payments tied to verifiable milestones. The transfer itself takes place at the Land Registry, where foreign buyers additionally need an official valuation report and, where applicable, a sworn interpreter.
Citizenship by property investment
Foreign nationals who purchase real estate worth at least USD 400,000 — subject to a three-year no-sale commitment registered on the title — may apply for Turkish citizenship. The procedure involves strict documentation, including an approved valuation report and foreign-currency exchange certificates. We manage the property and citizenship legs of the process together, in coordination with our general services for foreign clients.
Areas we cover
Fethiye centre, Ölüdeniz, Ovacık, Hisarönü, Kayaköy, Çalış, Göcek, Seydikemer, Kalkan and Kaş. Property disputes from these areas are heard at the Fethiye and Kaş courthouses, where we appear regularly.