The Eastern Ring Road Project, which Alanya has been waiting for for years, is now nearing completion. The road, planned to open in December, will bring major relief to city traffic. With the new ring road, uninterrupted east–west transportation will be ensured. Traffic congestion, especially during the summer season, is expected to decrease significantly. Since transit vehicles will continue without...

Due to the risk of earthquakes in Turkey, urban renovation is becoming increasingly important. The demolition of old buildings and their replacement with strong, modern structures is an inevitable process. However, one of the issues property owners are most curious about during this process is how their rights will be protected and how the apartment allocation in the new project will be done fairly. This...

Lately, most people who ask , “Where should I invest my money?” give the same answer: real estate. According to June 2025 data, nearly half of people with investment plans are turning to real estate, such as houses and land. This shows that real estate still remains a safe haven. So why do people prefer real estate? Let's take a look. Why Real Estate? The most important considerations for those...

Urbanization and construction processes in Turkey are constantly being updated in line with the needs of society and modern living conditions. On August 13, 2025, the “Regulation Amending the Urban Planning Regulation for Planned Areas” was published in the Official Newspaper, introducing important innovations and simplifications in construction. In this article, we will examine the main provisions of...

Money laundering, terrorist financing, and the informal economy... These concepts are no longer just news bulletins; they're at the heart of our banking transactions. The Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK) has published Communiqué No. 30, which introduces new and strict rules on these matters. These new practices will take effect on January 1, 2026. So what does this mean? Will withdrawing...

Accessing information about your land, house, or agricultural land is now much easier. The Ministry of Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change has opened the Turkish National Geographic Information Platform to citizens. This system allows access to geographic data with a single click through e-Government. What is This Geographic Information Platform? This platform has been widely used by public...

Despite the recent rise in loan interest rates, the rate of real estate purchases with loans has continued to rise. According to data from the 2025 Housing Sales Statistics, mortgaged home sales in the last month reached 14,000, a nearly 100% increase compared to the previous year. Data from various institutions also indicates a significant increase in mortgage loans. This raises the question of how such a...

Firstly, what is a title deed? Title deed is an official document that shows the ownership rights of real estate such as land, fields and residences. In Turkey, title deeds are regulated by the General Directorate of Land Registry and Cadastre and prove the owner's legal rights to the real estate. Title deeds, which show who owns an investment property, legally guarantee ownership rights. Deeds,...

The Ministry of Trade has changed the regulations on real estate trading to prevent excessive increases in housing prices and make the market fairer. According to a statement from the Ministry, housing and land listings on websites are being closely monitored. If excessive price increases that do not align with economic realities and lack a valid justification are detected in listings, penalties will be...

The Revenue Administration (GİB) issued a new circular (2025/1) on May 16, 2025, for those who reported low prices in land registry sales. This circular clarified which penalties would be applied in cases of declarations made “with remorse.” Property Sales Under Surveillance Property sales during the 2024-2025 period are being closely monitored by the GİB. If the sale price is reported as low...