Buy and rent property in Alanya, Turkey. Apartments, villas and commercial real estate from developers and private owners.
New Time Investment is a real estate agency in Alanya (Antalya, Turkey). We help international buyers choose, buy and rent apartments, villas and commercial property, complete the deal, obtain a residence permit and manage property.
Do I need a residence permit to buy property in Türkiye?
No, you don't. Thanks to the “reciprocity principle”, buying a home in Türkiye is open to citizens of almost every country — all you need is a valid passport. In fact, it works the other way round: you become eligible for a Turkish residence permit after purchasing property and receiving your TAPU (title deed).
What documents do I need to buy an apartment in Türkiye?
The basic set for a foreign buyer: a passport, a Turkish tax number, and — since 2022 — a certificate confirming the conversion of foreign currency into Turkish lira for the transaction amount (required for issuing the TAPU). The specialists at New Time Investment accompany you at every stage of the deal and prepare the complete document package, so your dream of a “home by the sea” comes true fully within the law.
How can I pay for an apartment in Türkiye?
Accepted ways to pay for property in Türkiye: • Bank transfer from the buyer's account to the seller's account (either a foreign account or an account opened with a Turkish bank); • Bank transfer from a legal entity; • Cash payment; • Payment by bank card; • Traveller's cheques; • International payment systems (for example, Western Union).
What is a TAPU?
The TAPU is the title deed — the official certificate confirming ownership of property purchased in Türkiye. Citizens of any country who own real estate in Türkiye enjoy equal ownership rights throughout the republic. ⠀ ✔️ The TAPU is registered and issued by the Land Registry Office (cadastral directorate) for the district where the property is located. ✔️ When ownership is transferred, the TAPU in the new owner's name is issued once the new owner has been entered in the property register. ⠀ An important point: the new owner also acquires the plot of land (or a share of it) under the building — whether that is an apartment block or a detached house (villa). ⠀ ✔️ The transfer of ownership requires the personal presence of the seller and the buyer, or of their authorised representatives. ⠀ Types of property title in Türkiye: 1️⃣ RED TAPU — ownership of a plot of land with a building constructed on it. 2️⃣ BLUE TAPU — ownership of a plot of land without any buildings. ⠀ As a rule, the TAPU states the cadastral value of the property rather than the market value, which works in your favour when paying property taxes. This is the officially accepted practice in the Republic of Türkiye. IMPORTANT! The market price may not be lower than the cadastral value, which is set by a special commission of the city municipality.
What is an İSKAN?
When buying property in Türkiye, a certain set of documents is required to prove the legal status of the property you are acquiring. The iskan (the building's technical passport) is every bit as important a document as the TAPU. The İSKAN (iskan) is the technical passport of a building: the act of its commissioning and the permit to use the property or an independent part of it. This document confirms that the building complies with the approved project and all construction standards, and that it has been officially accepted for occupancy. In Turkish, the iskan is called Yapı Kullanma İzin Belgesi — the permit for the use of real estate.
What is DASK?
🏔️ DASK is Türkiye's compulsory earthquake insurance, covering damage that may occur after an earthquake. When you buy property in Türkiye, taking out this policy is mandatory — without it, you cannot register water and electricity accounts in your name.
