5 Critical Mistakes in Property Transfer Process

What I've been seeing lately: Small mistakes in property transfers are costing my clients an average of 15-20 thousand lira in additional expenses.

Last week, my client buying a 2+1 apartment in Çayyolu faced municipal debt because they didn't do preliminary research. They had to pay an extra 8 thousand lira.

5 Most Common Mistakes

1. Not conducting title research: Failing to check liens, seizures, or municipal debts on the property. This causes major surprises after transfer.

2. Condominium easement control: Especially in new projects in Yaşamkent and İncek, there are cases where condominium easements haven't been transferred to title deeds. This creates legal issues.

3. Tax value assessment: When declared values are much lower than market values, it triggers tax office investigations. According to TCMB data, such investigations increased 40% in 2025 [1].

4. Missing documents: Outdated ID, residence, or marital status documents halt the process. One of my clients in Ümitköy waited 3 weeks.

5. Notary appointments: Not booking notary appointments during busy periods, especially in Konutkent, delays the process.

Solution Recommendations

First step is comprehensive title research. I conduct detailed preliminary examinations for each client. Second step is having all documents ready.

Third step is being careful about tax values. According to GYODER's latest statement, title deed tax rates may change in 2026 [2].

Clients who follow these steps complete smooth transfers. The preparation process takes 2-3 weeks but results are guaranteed.

You don't have to get professional support before property transfer, but correct information is essential. Contact for detailed information.