Turkey continues to strengthen regulation of the real estate sector to protect the market from manipulation and fake pricing, and to prevent the exploitation of tenants through rent increases above the officially announced limits.
Starting in February, Ankara enforced the “verified listing” system, which prohibits publishing property sale or rental advertisements unless they are posted by the owner, a first-degree relative, or an authorized real estate office through the government’s e-platform.
The Turkish Ministry of Trade, in cooperation with the General Directorate of Land Registry and Cadastre, announced that full compliance with the system is required by February 2026, with clear steps for electronic authorization to ensure transparency in transactions.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Treasury and Finance is working to implement the “bank linkage” system, which connects the advertised price with the actual sale price, while imposing fines on any attempts at tax evasion.
Ali Uzun, the owner of a real estate company in Istanbul, explained that the digitization of the real estate market has strengthened oversight and prevented manipulation of prices and rents, with an annual rent increase cap set at 34.88% for the current month.
Uzun also confirmed that the new regulations include mandatory payments through banks or post offices, with fines imposed on violations by either the landlord or the tenant.
The regulations also specify clear mechanisms for evicting tenants in cases such as failure to pay rent regularly or the owner’s urgent need to use the property for personal residence. Turkey continues to develop its real estate laws to enhance transparency and protect all parties involved.
