🔍 WHAT MUST BE VERIFIED BEFORE TRANSFERRING MONEY?

1. LEGAL STATUS OF THE PROPERTY

It is necessary to verify:

• who is the official owner;
• whether the seller's information matches the TAPU (title deed);
• whether there is a mortgage, seizure, or court restrictions;
• whether there are debts or encumbrances;
• whether the property complies with construction and registration documents;
• whether there are legal obstacles to transferring ownership.

The verification must be conducted before making a deposit and signing final documents.

2. COMPLIANCE WITH CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENTS

The property must meet the official program requirements.

The common marketing phrase:

is not an official confirmation.

It is necessary to verify:

• the property's history;
• the seller's status;
• previous transactions;
• legal restrictions;
• the possibility of using the specific property in the citizenship process.

3. OFFICIAL VALUATION AND VALUE CONFIRMATION

An official document confirming the property's value is required for citizenship application.

What matters is not only the price stated by the seller or in the advertisement.

The documents, payment transactions, and the value accepted by government authorities must meet the minimum threshold.

Artificially inflating the property price can create serious risks for the buyer.

4. DAB — DÖVİZ ALIM BELGESİ (FOREIGN EXCHANGE PURCHASE CERTIFICATE)

The currency transaction must be conducted in accordance with the rules for obtaining a Döviz Alım Belgesi.

Errors in the following details can create problems:

• buyer's name and surname;
• passport number;
• seller's details;
• property information;
• purpose of the currency transaction;
• payment amount.

All information must exactly match the transaction documents.

5. BANK PAYMENT DOCUMENT

Payment for the property must be confirmed by a bank document.

The payment details must correspond to:

• the specific property;
• the official seller;
• the contract;
• documents submitted to government authorities;
• the established payment structure.

Transferring significant amounts in cash or sending money to third parties without legal basis creates unacceptable risk.

6. 3-YEAR SALE RESTRICTION

An official restriction is registered in the land registry prohibiting the sale of the property for three years.

Early removal of the restriction may result in notification to government authorities and create risk for citizenship status.

Therefore, the buyer must understand in advance that the property cannot be freely sold within the established period.

7. CONTRACT AND FULL TRANSACTION SCHEME REVIEW

Before making a deposit, it is necessary to verify:

• the subject of the contract;
• the full property price;
• payment schedule;
• property handover dates;
• refund conditions;
• penalties;
• taxes;
• notary fees;
• TAPU registration costs;
• buyer and seller responsibilities;
• cancellation terms.

You cannot rely solely on verbal promises from the seller, developer, or sales department staff.

⚠️ SPECIAL WARNING ABOUT SHARED OWNERSHIP

According to the current clarifications from the General Directorate of Land Registry and Cadastre, shares in property acquired after February 1, 2023 are not accepted for citizenship application under the current procedure.

Therefore, offers to purchase:

• a part of an apartment;
• a share of a property;
• a certain percentage of the property;
• joint ownership with other investors

must be approached with extreme caution.

📌 CAN I BUY MULTIPLE PROPERTIES?

In a direct purchase, using multiple properties is allowed provided the established requirements are met and the necessary total value is achieved.

However, for transactions based on a notarized promise of sale agreement, separate requirements may apply, including the one-contract rule.

The transaction structure must be verified before payment.

🏢 RESTPROPERTY APPROACH

At RestProperty, the property selection process for citizenship should not begin with a presentation of the apartment or a discount discussion.

First, it is necessary to verify:

Only after this can the property be recommended to the buyer.

💡 CONCLUSION

$400,000 is the minimum investment threshold — not a guarantee of obtaining citizenship.

A safe procedure consists of several elements:

• correctly selected property;
• verified TAPU (title deed);
• official value confirmation;
• correct bank payment;
• properly completed Döviz Alım Belgesi;
• 3-year restriction in the land registry;
• professional verification of all documents before payment.

The buyer should not just choose an apartment worth $400,000.

They must choose legally safe property that genuinely meets the official program requirements.

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