Istanbul real estate and construction law
Practice Areas

Real Estate &
Construction Law
in Turkey

From title deed disputes and construction arbitration to expropriation actions and condominium law — comprehensive legal representation across all areas of Turkish real estate and construction law.

1,200+
Files Completed
18+
Years of Practice
94%
Client Satisfaction
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Offices (Istanbul & New York)
Our Expertise

Deep Experience in
Turkish Real Estate Law

ULF New York Consulting provides comprehensive legal services in Turkish real estate and construction law, drawing on over 18 years of practice serving individual clients, construction companies, foreign investors, and institutional clients.

From title cancellation and registration actions to FIDIC contracts, from expropriation disputes to condominium law, we provide effective representation across every dimension of Turkish real estate law.

With offices in Istanbul and New York, we offer bilateral legal support for real estate transactions with both local and international dimensions.

Legal 500 EMEA 2027

Submission completed for the Real Estate & Construction Law — Turkey category.

Multidisciplinary Team

Integrated team of attorneys specializing in real estate, construction, administrative, and commercial law.

Rapid Response

Legal assessment within 24 hours for urgent interim injunction and attachment requests.

Service Areas

Real Estate & Construction Law
Practice Areas

Title Deed & Property Disputes

Title cancellation and registration actions, cadastral disputes, co-ownership conflicts, unjust enrichment claims, and protection of rights over immovable property.

  • Title cancellation & registration
  • Cadastral proceedings
  • Co-ownership disputes
  • Unjust enrichment & encroachment
  • Easement rights

Construction Contracts

Works contracts, general contractor agreements, subcontractor arrangements, FIDIC standard contracts, and legal risk management across construction projects.

  • Works contract drafting
  • FIDIC contracts
  • Subcontractor agreements
  • Project risk analysis
  • Contract negotiation

Construction Litigation & Arbitration

Defective construction claims, delay damages, progress payment disputes, construction arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.

  • Defective construction claims
  • Delay damages
  • Progress payment disputes
  • Construction arbitration
  • Expert witness support

Condominium & Property Management

Condominium establishment, management plan preparation, owners' association disputes, common area issues, and property management law.

  • Condominium establishment
  • Management plan
  • Owners' association disputes
  • Common area rights
  • Service charge claims

Real Estate Finance & Mortgages

Mortgage creation and discharge, real estate financing agreements, security structuring, and creditor rights enforcement.

  • Mortgage creation & discharge
  • Financing agreements
  • Security structuring
  • Creditor rights
  • Enforcement proceedings

Expropriation & Administrative Law

Expropriation valuation and increase actions, zoning plan cancellations, permit disputes, and real estate litigation before administrative courts.

  • Expropriation valuation
  • Zoning plan cancellation
  • Permit disputes
  • Administrative courts
  • Urgent expropriation
Representative Matters

Selected Cases &
Representative Matters

Title Cancellation

Istanbul Anatolian Side — Co-Ownership Dispute

Secured a favorable judgment in a title cancellation and registration action involving multiple co-owners; managed all appeal stages over a three-year litigation period.

Construction Arbitration

Large-Scale Residential Project — Delay Damages

Obtained arbitral award for delay damages in an 18-month dispute between contractor and project owner; case managed under FIDIC Silver Book provisions with expert witness support.

Expropriation

Highway Expansion — Valuation Increase Action

Filed expropriation valuation increase action on grounds of inadequate compensation; expert appraisal resulted in a 40% increase over the registered valuation.

Condominium

Residence Project — Management Plan Dispute

Annulment of owners' association resolutions in a 200-unit residence project; restructuring of common area usage rights through court-supervised mediation.

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Dispute Categories
We Handle

A comprehensive index of real estate and construction dispute types handled by ULF New York — from title cancellation actions and cadastral proceedings to FIDIC arbitration, expropriation challenges, and cross-border enforcement.

Transactional & Contract Work

Contract Categories
We Draft & Negotiate

From preliminary sale agreements and land-share construction contracts to FIDIC forms, PPP concessions, hotel management agreements, and cross-border financing packages — a full index of the transactional documents we prepare and negotiate.

Foreign Investors

Real Estate in Turkey
Foreign Investor Guide

We provide comprehensive legal support for foreign nationals and entities seeking to acquire real estate in Turkey, covering title transfer procedures, permit requirements, tax obligations, and investment structure formation.

We also advise on Turkish citizenship by real estate investment, proceedings before the General Directorate of Land Registry and Cadastre, and acquisition of immovable property by foreign-capital companies.

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Foreign Investor Services

Title transfer and due diligence
Foreign national acquisition permits
Military restricted zone clearance
Valuation and appraisal processes
Land registry search and mortgage check
Lease agreements and management contracts
Turkish citizenship — real estate investment
Foreign-capital company property acquisition
Tax planning and withholding obligations
Inheritance and succession proceedings
Legal Framework

Key Legislation &
Regulatory Framework

Law No. 4721

Turkish Civil Code

Immovable property ownership, limited real rights, land registry, and the fundamental legal framework for property transfer.

Law No. 6098

Turkish Code of Obligations

Lease agreements, works contracts, sales contracts, and contract law governing construction projects.

Law No. 634

Condominium Ownership Act

Independent sections, common areas, management plans, and regulations governing owners' associations.

Law No. 2942

Expropriation Act

Expropriation procedure, valuation determination, urgent expropriation, and avenues for challenge.

Law No. 3194

Zoning Act

Zoning plans, building permits, occupancy certificates, and zoning implementation.

Law No. 2644

Land Registry Act

Land registry, registration procedures, foreign acquisition of immovable property, and title cancellation.

Contact

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Consultation Request

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