Vergi Dairesi – the Turkish tax office. Just hearing the words can be enough to make many foreign residents reach for their paperwork and start worrying. But if you own a holiday home in Türkiye, understanding the basics of the Turkish tax system can save you a lot of confusion – and potentially some expensive surprises. The first thing to know is that not every tax connected with your property is actually paid at the Vergi Dairesi. Some are dealt with by your local municipal

If you own a home in Türkiye, you also own a tapu. It is one of the most important documents you own - but if you've ever looked at it and wondered what all those boxes, numbers and Turkish words actually mean, you're not alone. The tapu is your official title deed, recording your ownership of a property in the Turkish land registry. It is worth understanding what yours says, particularly if you've owned your property for many years or are thinking about selling it. What is a

If you've lived in Türkiye for any length of time, you've probably heard someone say, "You'll need to go to the noter." For many foreigners, the Turkish notary system can seem confusing. In the UK, notaries are used relatively rarely, but in Türkiye they play an important role in everyday life. From buying a car to granting someone permission to act on your behalf, there's a good chance you'll need the services of a noter at some point. What is a noter? A noter is a state-aut

All you need to know about selling your property in Turkey

Many of my friends who own property in Didim are overseas owners who bought here some years ago, and have been coming on holiday each year, or even made the dream happen and moved here to Turkey to join the expat life. Some of us made our home here, others come and go. But we all invested a significant amount of money into our property purchases and naturally we want to make the most of that investment. Recent trends in Altinkum property prices - March 2026 Setting aside for

As spring arrives and temperatures begin to rise along the Aegean coast, many overseas property owners start thinking about preparing their homes in Altinkum and across Didim for the months ahead. While winters in this part of Turkey are generally mild, a property that has been closed for several months can still benefit from some seasonal maintenance. If you own a holiday home or investment property in the area, carrying out regular Didim property maintenance is an importan

The Turkish Lira as we know it today was created in 2005, knocking six zeroes off the Turkish Lira banknotes, taking them from millions to more manageable 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 lira notes in a clean sweep. It stayed stable between 2 to 3 Turkish lira to the Pound Sterling for 8 years, until around autumn 2013 when it started to devalue. At the time of publication, 1 pound is worth just under 60 lira. This trend, combined with big ups and downs in the cross-currency exch