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What taxes and fees apply when transferring a property between family members as a gift versus a sale in Turkey?
Compare Turkey’s 4% title deed fee on sales with 2024 gift tax rates of 10–30% for family transfers. Know filings and Land Registry charges.
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How does cost of living compare for a couple based in Kadikoy (Istanbul), Konyaalti (Antalya), and Alsancak (Izmir)?
Compare cost of living for a couple in Kadikoy, Konyaalti, and Alsancak using official Turkish data on prices, utilities, and municipal fees.
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What are typical gross summer and off-season rental yields in Kalkan for furnished 2-bedroom apartments?
Understand how to model Kalkan rental yields for 2-bedroom apartments using official Antalya seasonality, legal rules, and taxes.
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Do I need to file an annual tax return in Turkey if I own property there?
Owning property in Turkey does not require an annual income tax return unless you earn rent or gains. Learn what you must file and when.
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Are there double taxation treaties that affect foreign property owners in Turkey?
Learn how Turkey’s double taxation treaties affect rental income and sale gains from property, and what they do not cover. Includes legal bases and sources.
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Do I need to pay VAT on property purchases in Turkey?
Do you pay VAT on property in Turkey? See current 10%/20% rates, when VAT applies, and the non-resident first-delivery exemption.
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What are the ongoing costs of owning property in Turkey?
Understand ongoing costs of owning property in Turkey: taxes, compulsory earthquake insurance, utilities, and site fees, with legal sources.
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What currency risks should I consider when buying property in Turkey?
Understand currency risks when buying property in Turkey: TRY volatility, inflation, contract currency rules, taxes, and payment timing.
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Are there capital gains taxes when selling property in Turkey?
Learn if capital gains tax applies when selling property in Turkey, the five-year rule for individuals, non-resident rules, and corporate exemptions.
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What is the annual property tax rate in Turkey?
Learn the annual property tax rate in Turkey, how metro areas double rates, payment deadlines, and who qualifies for a 0% rate.