Real Estate Legal & Transaction Department
Our Legal & Transaction Department supports clients throughout the entire real estate process — from the initial property and ownership checks through to contracts, payments, title transfer and completion. We also assist with inheritance, wills, Powers of Attorney, residency permits, developer disputes and property-related legal matters, helping property owners, buyers and families manage their property interests in North Cyprus. Our aim is to make sure that each property is legally, financially and administratively prepared before it is offered to a serious buyer.1. Sales & Property Transfer
- Preparation and review of property sale agreements
- Coordination of property sales and title transfers
- Preparation and checking of required documents
- Coordination of payment procedures
- Title deed transfer procedures
- Completion and post-sale follow-up
- Coordination between buyers, sellers, lawyers and relevant authorities
2. Title Deed & Ownership Checks
- Title deed and koçan searches
- Verification of ownership and shareholders
- Investigation of joint ownership and shares
- Mortgage and lien checks
- Investigation of encumbrances, restrictions and other registrations
- Outstanding debt and liability checks
- Land and building registration checks
- Investigation of incomplete or incorrect property registrations
- Checking whether a property is legally ready for sale
3. Unregistered Buildings & Property Records
- Identification of buildings or units not recorded on the title deed
- Coordination of architectural drawings where required
- Assistance with registering unrecorded buildings or units
- Coordination of amendments to incomplete or incorrect property records
- Working with architects, surveyors and relevant authorities where necessary
- Assistance with resolving documentation issues affecting a sale or transfer
4. Taxes & Financial Obligations
- Research and coordination of property-related taxes and fees
- Tax office procedures
- Review of applicable VAT, stopaj and other property-related payments
- Checking payments required before title transfer
- Assistance with estimating the seller’s potential net proceeds
- Coordination of outstanding property-related financial obligations
5. Foreign Buyer & Purchase Permit Procedures
- Research and coordination of foreign buyer requirements
- Purchase permit applications and procedures
- Preparation and checking of required documentation
- Coordination of title, tax and official procedures for foreign purchasers
- Monitoring the progress of applications and approvals
- Assistance with property-related procedures for overseas buyers
6. Power of Attorney & Representation
- Coordination of Power of Attorney procedures within North Cyprus
- Assistance for property owners living overseas
- Coordination of Powers of Attorney through embassies and consulates where applicable
- Checking that the correct authority is granted for sale, title transfer, tax and other procedures
- Representation and coordination for owners who cannot attend personally
- Coordination with overseas shareholders, heirs and property owners
7. Inheritance & Estate Matters
- Investigation of properties acquired through inheritance
- Verification of heirs and ownership shares
- Coordination of inheritance and title transfer procedures
- Investigation of ownership issues arising from inheritance
- Coordination of Powers of Attorney and representation for overseas heirs
- Assistance with preparing inherited properties for sale
- Coordination of documentation required to transfer inherited property
- Assistance with resolving ownership and documentation issues before sale
8. Wills & Estate Planning
- Assistance with preparing and coordinating wills
- Guidance on property ownership and succession planning
- Coordination with lawyers regarding property included in an estate
- Assistance for property owners who wish to establish clear arrangements for their North Cyprus assets
- Coordination of wills, Powers of Attorney and supporting property documentation where required
- Assistance for overseas property owners and families with North Cyprus property interests
9. Developer & Construction Disputes
We also assist property owners who experience difficulties with developers, construction companies or property projects. Depending on the circumstances, this may include:- Delayed or incomplete property developments
- Disputes with developers or construction companies
- Failure to complete agreed works
- Construction defects and outstanding works
- Disputes regarding specifications, plans or promised features
- Contractual disagreements between buyers and developers
- Delays relating to title deeds or property registration
- Issues relating to payments made to developers
- Review of developer contracts and related documentation
- Investigation of the legal and contractual position
- Coordination with lawyers, developers, architects, surveyors and relevant authorities
- Assistance in preparing the property and documentation for a potential sale or transfer
10. Contracts & Legal Protection
- Property Sale Agreements
- Buyer and Seller Agreements
- Reservation and Deposit Agreements
- Rental Agreements
- Estate Agency and Listing Agreements
- Buyer Agency Agreements
- Developer and property-related agreements
- Addition of appropriate legal clauses, conditions, notices or registrations where required
- Review of contractual obligations and protection of the parties’ interests
11. Rental Services
- Preparation and review of rental agreements
- Deposit and payment arrangements
- Tenant and landlord document checks
- Rental commencement and termination procedures
- Property handover and inspection coordination
- Assistance with rental-related legal matters
12. Property Inspection & Management
- Pre-sale property inspections
- Property condition checks
- Identification of maintenance and repair requirements
- Coordination of contractors and maintenance teams
- Periodic inspections of vacant properties
- Preparing properties for sale or rental
- Handover and condition reporting
13. Residency Permit Services PTP
We assist eligible property owners and applicants with North Cyprus residency permit procedures, making the process as straightforward and hassle-free as possible.- Initial residency eligibility guidance
- Coordination of residency permit applications
- Preparation and checking of required documentation
- Assistance with appointment and application procedures
- Coordination of required health, financial and property documentation
- Assistance with residency renewals
- Follow-up with relevant authorities where required
- Support for property owners and eligible family members
- Assistance for overseas clients who need support with the process
14. Pre-Sale Due Diligence
Before asking a serious buyer to commit to a deposit, we aim to establish the property’s legal and documentary position. This may include: Ownership → Title Deed → Shareholders → Power of Attorney → Mortgages/Liens → Taxes → Property Registration → Contracts → Transfer Requirements This process helps identify potential problems before a buyer is found, reducing delays and avoiding unnecessary complications during the final stage of the sale.15. Additional Real Estate Legal Services
Depending on the property and circumstances, our team can also assist with:- Joint ownership and shareholder issues
- Company-owned properties
- Land and development projects
- Planning and development documentation
- Building permits and approvals
- Missing or incomplete property documentation
- Municipal and government procedures
- Existing agreements and rights registered against a property
- Property-related disputes and legal matters
- Complex or inherited property sale preparation
- Coordination between owners, buyers, developers, lawyers, architects, surveyors and government departments
