The Turkish west coast from İzmir to Bodrum
İzmir
Turkey’s third-largest city, with districts such as Karşıyaka, Bornova or Alsancak.
Urla and Çeşme
The peninsula west of İzmir with holiday homes and beach towns such as Alaçatı.
Kuşadası and Didim
Popular coastal towns in the south with many holiday apartments and European owners.
Bodrum
The peninsula with bays, marinas and villa areas.
Selling property in Turkey – also from Germany
- Ownership only passes when it is registered at the land registry (Tapu Müdürlüğü).
- For the appointment you need, among other things, the title deed, valid earthquake insurance (DASK), a Turkish tax number and a current valuation certificate.
- If you cannot travel, you can grant a power of attorney, for example at a Turkish consulate general in Germany.
- The title deed fee is 4% of the price, by law split equally between buyer and seller.
Buying property in Turkey: what to look out for
- German citizens may buy property in approved areas, not in military zones.
- Foreign buyers need a Turkish tax number and usually a valuation report by a licensed expert.
- Check the occupancy permit (iskan) and any encumbrances in the land register.
Important: we are estate agents, not lawyers or tax advisers. This is general information without guarantee (as of November 2026). Please clarify legal and tax questions individually with a notary, lawyer and tax adviser – in Turkey with a lawyer admitted there.
Frequently asked questions
Can I sell my apartment in Turkey from Germany?
Yes. With a power of attorney, granted for example at a Turkish consulate general in Germany, a trusted person can attend the title deed appointment for you.
Your property on the Aegean
Selling or buying: tell us about your plans – we will get back to you in German, Turkish or English.