A viewing helps you judge the home, but the legal and financial checks happen in the records and written documents. Before paying a reservation deposit, identify the exact independent unit and ask the title office or an independent lawyer to confirm the registered owner and any encumbrance, annotation or restriction that may affect your intended use.
Match the home to the title record
Compare the property identification number, block, unit and land details in the sales documents with the official record. Confirm what is included in the sale, whether the unit is residential, and what rights attach to shared areas. A brochure, reservation form or draft contract is not proof that ownership has transferred: the registered transfer at the land registry is the key step.
Foreign buyers should also check whether their nationality and the property's location allow the proposed acquisition, and whether any area or military-zone restriction applies. Use the official Land Registry and Cadastre Directorate resources and get a qualified professional to review the specific parcel rather than relying on a general online checklist.
Budget the whole transaction
Ask for a written breakdown of the declared price, title-deed charges, translation or representation costs, insurance, utilities and any complex fees. For foreign-currency payments, check whether the buyer's status triggers the Döviz Alım Belgesi process. Read our separate guides to DAB and the title-deed appointment before committing.
Related guide: İskan, Kat İrtifakı and Kat Mülkiyeti: What Alanya Buyers Should Check.
Continue this practical series with the previous guide and the next guide.
Rules and procedures may change. Confirm the requirements for your own case with the responsible authority or a qualified local professional before acting.
