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ARTICLE · 24 SEPTEMBER 2026

New DASK Rules For Property Sales In Türkiye

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Turkey has updated its compulsory earthquake insurance (DASK) requirements for property transactions, fundamentally changing how insurance policies are handled during ownership transfers. Under the new rules effective September 5, 2026, buyers must obtain separate DASK policies in their own names rather than inheriting the seller's existing coverage.

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New DASK rules for property sales in Türkiye need to be kept in mind for new property purchase and similar arrangements. In particular, foreign and national investors should carefully review the updated norms.

Introduction

The amendment updating DASK rules for the property purchase, regulated in General Conditions of Compulsory Earthquake Insurance [Zorunlu Deprem Sigortası Genel Şartları in Turkish] was publicated in the Official Gazettte date August 21 2026 and numbered 33347. The Gazette in question is available here. New DASK rules for property purchase entered into force as of 5 September 2026.

The available article will shed lights on the new legal change and its implications upon foreign and national investors.

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