Alanya Debates Possible New EİDS Rules for Real Estate
Alanya Debates Possible New EİDS Rules for Real Estate Listings
The real estate market in Türkiye is preparing for several changes related to property transactions and online listings. The mandatory launch of the Safe Payment System has already been postponed, while another issue is attracting attention in Alanya: the possibility of limiting advertising rights for a property to a single authorized real estate agency under the EİDS system.
Safe Payment System: What Has Changed
Türkiye's Ministry of Trade has officially announced that mandatory use of the Safe Payment System for property sales will be postponed from October 1 to December 1, 2026.
The postponement does not mean that the new payment model has been abandoned. Additional time is needed to complete the technical integration between the information systems of the General Directorate of Land Registry and Cadastre, banks and other participants in the process.
Once the banking infrastructure is ready, the system is expected to undergo pilot testing before full implementation.
The principle remains unchanged: the payment to the seller should take place simultaneously with the transfer of property ownership. The mechanism is intended to reduce the risks of fraud, forged transactions, payment disputes and the transfer of large amounts of cash.
The Main Market Debate Is Now About EİDS
A much stronger reaction in Alanya has been caused by discussions about a possible model in which only one real estate agency would receive the right to advertise a particular property.
The discussion concerns the Electronic Advertisement Verification System, known as EİDS (Elektronik İlan Doğrulama Sistemi). Its purpose is to verify the identity of the person publishing a listing and confirm whether that person or agency has the necessary authorization.
EİDS is already in operation. Property owners can use the system to authorize real estate agencies to publish listings, while agencies must have the required authorization certificate to operate in the real estate sector.
Important: the possible "one property - one agency" model is currently a subject of discussion and should not be confused with an already confirmed nationwide rule.
Why the "One Agency" Principle Has Caused Opposition in Alanya
According to Gazete Alanya, representatives of the local real estate market have opposed the idea of limiting the number of agencies that a property owner can authorize to advertise the same property. The publication reports that more than 2,000 real estate companies are registered in the area.
Industry representatives argue that combating inaccurate listings should be achieved through electronic registration of advertising authorizations rather than by requiring property owners to choose only one agency.
The issue is particularly sensitive for Alanya because a significant part of the local market is aimed at international buyers. A property owner or developer may currently work with several licensed agencies at the same time.
What Could Change for Real Estate Agencies
If the single-authorized-agency principle is eventually introduced in the format currently being discussed, the way properties are promoted could change significantly.
- Property owners could have to determine which agency receives the right to advertise their property.
- Other companies could be unable to independently publish the same property without the appropriate electronic authorization.
- Agencies would need to pay even greater attention to formally documenting their relationships with property owners.
- The number of duplicate listings for the same property across online platforms could decrease.
- Companies working with developer properties and partner databases might need to review their existing advertising models.
Why Real Estate Agents Are Proposing Another Approach
Representatives of the market in Alanya are proposing that property owners should be able to authorize several licensed companies, while each authorization would be recorded directly in EİDS.
According to this position, such a mechanism could address two issues at the same time: authorities would be able to see which companies have actually received permission to advertise a property, while property owners would retain the ability to work with several licensed agencies.
In practical terms, the debate is not about whether online property advertising should be controlled. The main question is whether electronic authorization should be exclusive to one agency or whether it can be granted to several licensed companies.
What EİDS Already Requires
It is important to distinguish the proposed change from the requirements that are already in force. EİDS is used to verify identity and authorization when publishing real estate listings.
A property owner can use the electronic system to authorize an agency to publish a listing for a property they own.
At the same time, EİDS authorization to publish a listing does not give an agency the right to conduct land registry transactions or otherwise dispose of the property on behalf of the owner.
The Ministry of Trade has also expanded controls over real estate advertising online. Identity and authorization verification requirements cover electronic listings, including advertisements shared through social media and messaging platforms.
What Could Change for Foreign Property Owners
The inclusion of foreign property owners in the electronic authorization process is another issue attracting attention in the market. For Alanya, where a significant number of properties are owned by foreigners, the practical implementation of these requirements is particularly relevant.
According to the local publication, foreign property owners are also expected to be included in the EİDS process for granting advertising authorization.
A key question for the market will be how electronic authorization will work for foreign owners and whether they will be able to officially authorize several licensed agencies to advertise the same property.
What This Means for Buyers and Sellers
The changes are developing in two related areas. The Safe Payment System is intended to make the financial settlement stage of a property transaction more secure, while EİDS strengthens controls at an earlier stage, when a property is first advertised.
- Listings should be connected to a real property and confirmed authorization to advertise it.
- Agency activities are becoming more formalized and subject to greater verification.
- Once the Safe Payment System is fully introduced, additional controls will apply to the transfer of funds during property transactions.
Overall, the direction of the reforms is toward a more transparent and verifiable real estate market in Türkiye, where property listings, intermediary authorization and payments between the parties are increasingly subject to electronic verification.
RestProperty continues to monitor changes in legislation and real estate transaction practices in Türkiye.
Sources: Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Türkiye; Gazete Alanya.
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