Real Estate and Construction Law

Real estate and construction law covers the legal framework for property acquisition, condominium ownership, construction projects, contractor agreements and real estate investments. The real estate sector in Türkiye continues to grow dynamically with urban transformation projects, foreign investor demand and REIT structures. In this dynamic environment, early management of legal risks directly affects both investment security and project success. Emir Law & Consulting provides comprehensive legal advisory and representation for investors, contractors, landowners and purchasers.

Foreign Property Acquisition in Türkiye

Foreign individuals and foreign-capitalized companies may acquire immovable property in Türkiye subject to certain restrictions. We conduct legal assessments regarding reciprocity requirements, restrictions on agricultural and forestry land, military restricted zones and maximum acquisition limits. In addition, we provide services in title registry preliminary research (due diligence), preparation of preliminary sales and sales contracts, management of title transfer procedures and property structuring aligned with the citizenship-by-investment process.

Urban Transformation and Zoning Law

The processes of risk assessment, demolition and reconstruction under the Law on the Transformation of Areas Under Disaster Risk No. 6306 involve numerous legal steps. We advise on right-holder status and rental assistance rights, floor-area ratio adjustments, contractor agreements, rights of minority stakeholders and appeals against administrative decisions in urban transformation projects. Our team also provides legal support in zoning plan amendments, building permits and occupancy permit processes.

Condominium Ownership and Common Area Disputes

We provide advisory and court representation under the Condominium Ownership Law No. 634 in relation to the establishment of construction servitudes and condominium ownership, management plans, common expense receivables, appointment and removal of managers, restrictions on independent unit transfers and site management disputes.

Construction Contracts and Contractor Disputes

Construction contracts inherently contain chronic areas of dispute such as price escalation, delivery delays and defective workmanship. Under FIDIC standards or domestic contractor agreement frameworks, we provide legal services in contract drafting and negotiation, construction delay and penalty clause claims, defective building assessments and damages actions, and contractor receivable and mortgage disputes.

Lease Disputes and Eviction

Under the Turkish Code of Obligations No. 6098, we provide legal advisory and representation in the preparation of lease agreements, rent increase disputes, eviction actions (tenant default, landlord's need for residence, reconstruction), rent determination actions and unjust occupation (ecrimisil) claims.

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Free Zones

We also advise on the establishment of real estate investment trusts (REITs) and CMB regulatory compliance, portfolio management agreements, and property acquisition and development in free zones and organised industrial zones.

Our Services

• Property acquisition and title deed due diligence in Türkiye for foreign individuals and legal entities
• Real estate sales, preliminary sales and transfer contracts
• Right-holder status, contractor agreements and appeals in urban transformation processes
• Zoning plan amendments, building permits and occupancy permit processes
• Condominium ownership, management plans and common area disputes
• Drafting and negotiation of EPC, FIDIC and contractor agreements
• Construction delay, penalty clause and defective workmanship damages actions
• Lease agreement preparation, eviction and rent determination actions
• Real estate investment trust (REIT) formation and portfolio advisory
• Real estate transactions in free zones and organised industrial zones

Why Emir Law?

Real estate and construction projects harbour multi-layered legal risks: annotations on the title registry, zoning restrictions, contractor default or procedural errors in urban transformation processes can lead to significant financial losses. Our team combines its deep knowledge of title deed legislation, condominium law and construction contracts with local practice experience to provide full legal protection for your investment.