Iskân in Turkey: the occupancy permit that decides the fate of your tapu — New Time Investment — Real Estate in Alanya
What the iskân is, how it differs from yapı ruhsatı, ferdi vs genel iskan, the risks of buying without one, and how to convert a tapu to kat mülkiyeti.
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Iskân in Turkey: the occupancy permit that decides the fate of your tapu
What the iskân is, how it differs from yapı ruhsatı, ferdi vs genel iskan, the risks of buying without one, and how to convert a tapu to kat mülkiyeti.
Iskân is the everyday name for a building occupancy permit; the official term is yapı kullanma izin belgesi. The municipality issues it once it has satisfied itself that the building was constructed according to the approved plans and is fit for use. For a buyer this is far from a formality: the iskân determines whether the apartment will ever get a full kat mülkiyeti title (freehold ownership of the individual unit), permanent utility contracts and a workable mortgage. What the iskân is and what it certifies The iskân certifies that construction was completed in line with the building permit…
