What are the main dangers when buying property in Turkey?   

     There are some dangers applicable in every country. For example:
Does the property have good title?
Is it affected by debts?
Has the building been constructed legally?
Does the property suffer from any defects?
Is what the Seller and the agent have told me true?

      In addition, there are issues that need special attention in Turkey. In particular:
Does the property have a full title, rather than a restricted title? Watch out for the kat irtifaki tapu.
Is the property a cooperative property where the cooperative has not yet been 'signed off? This stops you getting title to the property.
Is the property an archaeological site? If so the museum can seal the site until they have investigated it? You can't even plough the field!
Does the property belong to the government? If so special procedures apply.
Is there evidence of fraud?
Is the property built in an area zoned for individually owned homes rather than, for example, hotel style developments?
Will you be able to get planning consent for any changes that you want to make?
Is the existing planning status of the property clear? Is the Seller asking for illegal "black money"?

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