Property law is a branch of law that safeguards and regulates the immovable property rights of individuals and institutions. In order to resolve legal issues encountered in real estate transactions, getting the support of a property lawyer is of critical importance in terms of protecting your rights and taking the right steps.
Our Services in the Field of Real Estate Law
What is Real Estate Law?
Real estate law is the field that provides advisory services to property owners and investors on the transfer and management of property, as well as offering guidance on compliance with zoning legislation, obtaining necessary permits and licences, and developing management plans, alongside providing services for carrying out various transactions such as property buying and selling, leasing, and the establishment of real or personal rights, and conducting negotiations related to them.
Real estate law covers areas such as property buying and selling, leasing, expropriation and title deed transactions within the scope of immovable property law. In addition, real estate lawsuits hold a special place in the resolution of legal disputes. Conducting the legal process by experts prevents financial and moral losses.
What Issues Does a Real Estate Lawyer Help With?
- Deed cancellation and registration lawsuits
- Tenancy agreements and eviction procedures
- Expropriation cases
- Prevention of interference with property
- Lawsuits for the dissolution of partnership
- Disputes arising from zoning applications
Our Real Estate Law Services in Ankara
Azel Law and Consultancy provides legal services, with its lawyers registered with the Ankara Bar Association and experienced in real estate law, to protect rights and claims regarding issues such as the contractor's failure to finish the property within the period specified in the promise-to-sell agreement and failure to deliver it to the buyer, the property not being of the quality or features specified in the agreement, demanding an additional fee exceeding what is specified in the agreement, problems arising from condominium ownership, and the rights, responsibilities and obligations of the tenant and the landlord in a tenancy relationship.
With our team of specialist property solicitors, we offer the following services to both private and corporate clients:
Drafting and Management of Contracts
Tenancy Agreements and Amendment Proceedings: The drafting of agreements governing the rights and obligations between tenants and landlords, and their amendment where necessary.
Construction Contract in Return for a Share of the Property Drafting: Preparation of ‘flat-for-construction’ agreements between the contractor and the property owner.
Drafting of a Property Sale Agreement: The drafting of legally binding contracts relating to the sale of immovable property.
Contracts for the Creation of Real and Personal Rights: The management of legal procedures relating to the transfer or creation of real and personal rights in respect of immovable property.
Land Registry and Registration Disputes
Action for the Rectification of a Land Registry Entry: Legal proceedings brought to rectify incorrect or incomplete land registry entries.
Legal Proceedings for the Cancellation and Registration of Title Deeds Arising from Planning Implementations: Procedures for the cancellation and registration of title deeds due to developments that contravene town planning regulations.
Action for the Cancellation of a Land Registry Entry and Registration of Title on the Grounds of Abuse of Power of Attorney: Bringing an action to have irregular transactions carried out by the attorney-in-fact set aside and to have title registered.
Land Registry Searches and All Types of Land Registry Transactions: Detailed examination of land registry records and the handling of all land registry transactions.
Property Disputes and Legal Protection
Action for Prohibition of Interference with Property: Legal proceedings brought to prevent unlawful interference with immovable property.
Claim for Compensation for Unlawful Occupation (Ecrimisil): Compensation for the loss suffered by the property owner as a result of unlawful occupation.
Right of First Refusal (Şufa) Case: The management of the procedures for co-owners to exercise their right of first refusal in cases of joint ownership.
Actions for the Dissolution of Joint Ownership (Izale-i Şüyu): Legal proceedings brought to terminate joint ownership.
Expropriation and Environmental Compliance
Expropriation, Urgent Expropriation and Unlawful Appropriation Cases: Protecting the property owner’s rights during or following expropriation proceedings.
Auditing the Compliance of Projects with Environmental Legislation: Assessing the compliance of construction projects with environmental legislation.
Acquisition of Property by Foreign Nationals
Acquisition of Property by Foreigners: Management of the processes for acquiring immovable property by foreign individuals and legal entities in Türkiye.
Property Finance and Consultancy
Property Financing: Providing financial planning and legal support for investments.
Purchase and Sale Agreements and Legal Proceedings Arising Therefrom: The drafting of property purchase and sale agreements and the resolution of any disputes that may arise.
Property Due Diligence Reporting and Advisory Services: Analysis and reporting on the legal status of a property, and investment advice.
All Consultancy Services in the Field of Real Estate Law
Each of our services is specifically designed to address the legal needs encountered in the property sector, and our team of experts provides our clients with the most effective solutions. Please feel free to contact us for further information!
Expertise and Reliability
With our legal expertise and years of experience, we are by your side even in the most complex processes.
Customer-Centric Service
By offering transparent, fast and effective solutions, we aim for the best result for you at every step.
Comprehensive Strategic Partnerships
Thanks to our strong local and international connections, we provide cross-border legal solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions on Property Law and Litigation
This is a type of legal action brought to rectify erroneous or unlawful entries in the land registry and to register the title to the property in the name of its rightful owner. In such cases, it is alleged that the title was registered unlawfully.
Immovable property is property that cannot be physically moved and is situated in a fixed location. Under the Turkish Civil Code, immovable property is classified as follows:
- Land: Areas of land bounded by specific boundaries.
- BuildingsStructures, houses, workplaces, etc., built upon it.
- Independent SectionsProperties established under condominium ownership, such as apartment flats and shops.
Immovable properties are registered in the land registry, and ownership can be transferred through purchase and sale, donation or inheritance.
Ecrimisil is the compensation demanded from the user in the event that a property is used without the consent of the property owner. This lawsuit is filed to cover the damage of the property owner due to unlawful occupation.
The right of pre-emption is the right of a co-owner, in the case of shared ownership, to purchase the share as a priority under the same conditions if another co-owner wishes to sell their share to third parties. This right, following the transfer of the title deed, within 3 months available.
Expropriation is the compulsory purchase, against payment, of privately owned immovable property by the state or public bodies for use in the public interest. This process, Expropriation Law is carried out within the framework of and is generally applied in public projects such as roads, dams, schools, and hospitals.
In expropriation, the price of the immovable property is determined and paid to the owner in accordance with market conditions. In case of disputes, the owner may apply to the court to request an increase in the expropriation value or the cancellation of the transaction.
The right to property may be restricted by the state or public institutions on the grounds of public interest, or the property may be expropriated. In this process:
- The fact that the compensation for expropriation is low,
- Legal proceedings may be brought in cases where the expropriation process has been carried out in breach of procedure.
In cases such as non-payment of rent, breach of contract or the eviction of the leased property, an eviction lawsuit or a rent adjustment lawsuit can be filed. In this process tenancy law It is important that you seek legal advice from a specialist solicitor.
Yes, foreigners can acquire real estate in Turkey subject to certain restrictions and conditions. However, the acquisition of property in military forbidden zones is not possible.
In real estate law cases, the legal fee is affected by many factors such as the type and scope of the case, and the lawyer's experience and area of expertise. You can contact us for legal services tailored to your needs and detailed pricing information.
You can contact us for all your questions and needs regarding property law. Our expert solicitors will manage the process quickly and effectively to prevent you from losing your rights.
