How to Buy Property in Alanya — Step-by-Step Guide for Foreigners

🏠 How to Buy Property in Alanya — Step-by-Step Guide for Foreigners

Buying property in Alanya is one of the best investments in Turkey’s Mediterranean region. With stunning beaches, a modern lifestyle, and affordable real estate prices, Alanya attracts thousands of foreign buyers every year.

This step-by-step guide explains how to buy property in Alanya safely and legally, from choosing the right home to receiving your title deed (TAPU).

🌴 Why Alanya?

Alanya is a unique coastal city where comfort, nature, and modern living come together. It offers excellent infrastructure, international schools, healthcare facilities, and a growing expat community.

Key advantages of Alanya:

• Over 300 sunny days per year.
• Affordable property prices compared to Europe.
• Safe environment and family-oriented lifestyle.
• High rental demand and strong return on investment (ROI).
• Easy access to airports in Antalya and Gazipaşa.

🏗 Step 1. Choose a Reliable Real Estate Agency

The first and most important step is selecting a licensed and trustworthy real estate agency. A professional agency ensures that every part of the process — from choosing the property to signing the title deed — is transparent and safe.

Tips for choosing an agency:

• Verify the agency’s license and experience.
• Read client reviews and check their office location.
• Work only with companies that provide legal support and translation services.

Example:

RestProperty, founded in 2003, is one of Turkey’s top international real estate agencies.
The company is officially registered with GİGDER and TÜRSAB, offering full legal support, transparent transactions, and after-sales services for foreign buyers across Turkey.

RestProperty is fully certified by the Turkish government and registered with key national institutions:

• TÜRSAB — Association of Turkish Travel Agencies
 Verification of the company’s legal status and its eligibility to conduct real estate and tourism activities in Turkey.

• GİGDER — Real Estate International Promotion Association of Turkey
 Member No. 1033, officially represented by Nihat Tufan, serving clients across Istanbul, Antalya, and Muğla.
 RestProperty joined GİGDER on December 18, 2020, strengthening its position among the leading exporters of Turkish real estate and trusted partners for global investors.

🔍 Step 2. Select the Right Property

Once you have chosen your agency, the next step is selecting your dream home in Alanya. Whether you want an apartment by the sea, a modern penthouse, or a luxury villa — Alanya offers plenty of options.

Popular districts:

• Oba — close to the center, family-friendly area with schools and malls.
• Kestel — quiet and green, ideal for living.
• Mahmutlar — lively, affordable, great for investment.
• Kargıcak — luxury complexes and sea-view villas.
• Avsallar — peaceful, sandy beaches, great for families.

✍️ Step 3. Reserve Your Property

After choosing the right property, you sign a reservation agreement and pay a deposit (usually €2,000–€5,000). This deposit guarantees that the property is taken off the market at the agreed price.

📄 Step 4. Legal Check and Due Diligence

Your agent and legal team will perform a full check of all property documents:

• Title deed (TAPU) and land registration;
• Building permit and habitation certificate (İskan);
• Debt-free confirmation from the municipality;
• Ownership history and developer background.

This ensures there are no legal issues or debts related to the property.

💳 Step 5. Obtain a Tax Number and Open a Bank Account

Before completing the purchase, foreign buyers must:

• Obtain a Turkish tax number (vergi numarası);
• Open a bank account in Turkey for payment and future utility bills.

Both procedures take just a few hours with assistance from your agent.

🏠 Step 6. Sign the Sales Contract

A bilingual sales contract is signed between the buyer and seller (or developer). It includes:

• Purchase price and payment plan;
• Handover terms and property details;
• Guarantees and penalties for delay.

Your real estate agent ensures the contract complies with Turkish law.

📜 Step 7. Apply for the Title Deed (TAPU)

The official ownership transfer happens at the Land Registry Office (Tapu ve Kadastro Müdürlüğü). After the property is approved and verified, you receive your TAPU, the official document proving ownership.

Important: From this moment, you become the legal owner of the property and can live, rent, or sell it at any time.

💰 Step 8. Pay Taxes and Fees

Tip: Always make payments via official bank transfers to ensure legal transparency.

⚡ Step 9. Connect Utilities and Register the Property

After receiving the TAPU, your agent will help you register electricity, water, and internet under your name. You’ll also need to sign up for mandatory earthquake insurance (DASK).

🧾 Step 10. Apply for Residence Permit (Optional)

Property owners in Turkey are eligible to apply for a Turkish residence permit (ikamet). To qualify, your property must be located in an open district and meet the minimum value requirement (currently USD 200,000 in cadastral value).

🧠 Expert Tips from RestProperty

• Always check if the district is open for residence permits before purchase.
• Avoid making payments in cash — use bank transfers only.
• Make sure the contract is signed in the presence of a sworn translator.
• Choose a property with high liquidity — easy to sell or rent later.
• Keep all documents, receipts, and TAPU copies safely.

📈 Benefits of Owning Property in Turkey

• Full property ownership rights for foreigners.
• Possibility to resell or rent without restrictions.
• Stable market with long-term growth potential.
• Affordable maintenance and property taxes.
• Access to Turkish residence or citizenship programs.

📍 RestProperty — Your Trusted Real Estate Partner in Alanya

With years of experience, RestProperty has helped thousands of foreign buyers find their dream homes in Alanya and across Turkey. We provide full legal support, translation, and after-sales services — from utility registration to residence permit assistance.

📞 RestProperty — Turkey’s No.1 International Real Estate Agency

🏢 Visit our office in Alanya or contact us online:

👉 restproperty.com | +90 532 777 2 777