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Turkey Real Estate Law Amendments

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Turkey Amends Title Deed, Condominium, Zoning and Building Inspection Laws. The Law No. 7579 Amending the Law on Title Deed No. 2644 and other Laws was published in the Official Gazette No. 33261 dated 22 May 2026.

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Turkey Amends Title Deed, Condominium, Zoning and Building Inspection Laws. The Law No. 7579 Amending the Law on Title Deed No. 2644 and other Laws was published in the Official Gazette No. 33261 dated 22 May 2026.

Introduction

Law No. 7579 Amending the Land Registry Law and Certain Other Laws was adopted on 7 May 2026 and published in Official Gazette No. 33261 on 22 May 2026.

The Law introduces amendments affecting title deed valuation data, condominium management, housing cooperatives, social housing projects, zoning, fire safety, cadastral corrections, building inspection, environmental consultancy services and certain Treasury-owned properties.

Most provisions entered into force on the date of publication. However, the first paragraph of Article 24, concerning the performance of ground and foundation surveys by authorised organisations, will enter into force on 31 December 2026.

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