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.
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.
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
Selected Cases &
Representative Matters
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Key Legislation &
Regulatory Framework
Turkish Civil Code
Immovable property ownership, limited real rights, land registry, and the fundamental legal framework for property transfer.
Turkish Code of Obligations
Lease agreements, works contracts, sales contracts, and contract law governing construction projects.
Condominium Ownership Act
Independent sections, common areas, management plans, and regulations governing owners' associations.
Expropriation Act
Expropriation procedure, valuation determination, urgent expropriation, and avenues for challenge.
Zoning Act
Zoning plans, building permits, occupancy certificates, and zoning implementation.
Land Registry Act
Land registry, registration procedures, foreign acquisition of immovable property, and title cancellation.
Real Estate Law
Consultation Request
Contact us for expert legal assessment of your title dispute, construction claim, or real estate transaction. Schedule an initial consultation today.
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