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Capital Gains Tax When Selling Property in Turkey (2026)
Sell property in Turkey after five years and pay no capital gains tax. Sell sooner and only the gain after inflation is taxed. The 2026 rules, rates and an example.
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Sell Your Property in Istanbul
Selling a home, an apartment or a commercial unit in Istanbul? Tell us about it and we will help you reach buyers, both people searching for property across the city and the local agencies we work with.
At a glance
Buyers already searching
People come to Property Istanbul to compare homes and projects across the city.
Local agency network
We reach buyers through the local agencies we work with, not only online.
One simple request
Send the details once. We get in touch to talk through the price and the next steps.
Foreign owners welcome
Selling a property you bought as a foreigner, or for citizenship? Our guides cover what to check first.
How it works
- Tell us about your property. Where it is, what kind of property it is, its size, your price expectation and when it is available.
- We review it with you. We look at the details and get in touch to talk through the price and the next steps.
- Meet buyers. We connect you with interested buyers and local agencies until the sale is complete.
Before you sell
Taxes and timing can change what you take home from a sale. Estimate yours with our capital gains tax calculator, read Capital Gains Tax When Selling Property in Turkey, and if you became a citizen through your property, How to Sell Your Property After Obtaining Turkish Citizenship.
Frequently asked questions
Do I pay tax when I sell a property in Turkey?
It depends mainly on how long you have owned the property. Capital Gains Tax When Selling Property in Turkey explains when the tax applies and when it does not.
Can I sell a property I bought for Turkish citizenship?
Yes, once the conditions on timing are met. How to Sell Your Property After Obtaining Turkish Citizenship covers what to check before you sell.
What should I send you about my property?
Its location, type and size, the number of rooms, your price expectation and when it is available. Photos help, and we will ask for anything else we need when we get in touch.
Useful guides
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How to Sell Your Property After Obtaining Turkish Citizenship
How to sell a property you bought for Turkish citizenship: updating the title deed, lifting the 3-year annotation, taxes and the sale, all possible with one power of attorney.
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Property Taxes in Turkey 2026: Buying, Owning, Renting and Selling
Title deed fee, VAT, annual property tax, rental income and capital gains tax in Turkey in 2026, explained for foreign buyers with current rates and examples.
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