If an apartment is purchased in Mersin on the secondary market, the following additional charges apply:

• INCOME MERSIN agency commission is 2% of the property value
• Taxes, fees and expenses for registration of TAPU (title deed)

The amount of government expenditure depends on the cadastral value of the property.

On average, the benchmark for a foreign buyer is around 3,000 euros.

If the apartment is purchased from a Mersin developer, then:

• As a rule, the developer pays the agency's commission

• the buyer pays only the costs of registration of the TAPU

INCOME MERSIN calculates the full cost of a real estate purchase and sale transaction in advance, ensuring clients avoid unexpected expenses.

The process of purchasing real estate in Mersin with INCOME MERSIN looks like this:

1. Meeting at Mersin Airport and transfer - 60 euros*

2. Accommodation in a rented apartment*
   (rental cost depends on the season, duration and type of accommodation, agreed upon in advance)
   *Free when purchasing/booking a property during this visit.

3. Display of Mersin districts and objects according to agreed parameters

4. Selecting a property

5. Signing the purchase and sale agreement and paying a deposit (usually from 1,000 to 5,000 euros)

6. Preparing documents for TAPU registration (if there is no installment plan from the developer)

7. Registration of ownership rights (TAPU)

8. After-sales service:
   

   • selection and installation of furniture

   • purchase of equipment

   • connection of water, electricity, and internet

   • cleaning and other services.

INCOME MERSIN accompanies the client at every stage of the real estate purchase.

If available in Turkey:

• buyer

• seller

• full payment for the property

TAPU registration takes from 2 to 5 working days.

INCOME MERSIN prepares documents in advance to minimize the time clients spend in Turkey.

All that is required from a buyer of real estate in Turkey is:

• valid passport

All other documents are processed in Turkey:

• Turkish tax number

• opening a bank account

• photos

• notarized translation of a passport

• power of attorney (if necessary)

INCOME MERSIN provides full support in preparing documents for real estate purchase and sale transactions and assists in obtaining the TAPU.

From 2022:

• Currency declaration in the Russian Federation is closed

• You can export an amount equivalent to up to 10,000 US dollars per person, including children, without a declaration

Bank SWIFT transfers from Russia to Turkey are not available.

However, this is not an obstacle to purchasing real estate in Turkey.

There are now proven, legal, and secure ways to transfer funds, including transactions using cryptocurrency.

All plans are discussed individually and confidentially.

INCOME MERSIN guarantees the security of the solutions offered.

If you're purchasing real estate in Mersin remotely, it's important to know that bank transfers from Russia, Ukraine, Armenia, and Israel are prohibited. Transfers via cryptocurrency or other legal methods are possible.

Each case requires an individual consultation with INCOME MERSIN specialists.

A buyer of real estate in Turkey can:

• Book a property and sign a sales contract online

• Payments in installments are also possible without personal presence

To register a TAPU, the buyer must:

• or personal presence in Turkey in the area where the property being purchased is located

• or a power of attorney drawn up:
  

  • at the Turkish consulate

  • or at any notary in Turkey.

• Thus, the buyer can purchase and register ownership of real estate without being personally present in Turkey.

Yes, it is possible to issue a power of attorney without being in Turkey.

Turkish consulates worldwide have the powers of Turkish notary.

A power of attorney can be issued at a Turkish consulate in any country where you have citizenship, a residence permit, or other legal residency status.

If a person has never visited Turkey, there will be no problem obtaining a power of attorney through the consulate, but obtaining a Turkish tax identification number may be challenging. A Turkish tax identification number can be obtained online through the tax authority's website, but only if the recipient's passport is in the Turkish database (this is obtained upon visiting Turkey, after passport control). Without a passport in the database, the system may refuse to issue a tax identification number, indicating an error. 

In this case, to obtain a tax number, you must submit an application in person to the Turkish Tax Authority, along with a printed copy of the tax number denial received online and your passport. Obtaining a tax number takes just a few minutes. It is impossible to obtain a Tapu without a Turkish tax number.

Property prices in Mersin vary depending on the area and distance from the sea.

• The first line to the sea is the most expensive and liquid segment.
  Such properties are less susceptible to market fluctuations.

• The further from the sea, the lower the cost of land, and therefore the price of an apartment

The price is also influenced by:

• level of the residential complex

• availability of infrastructure

• area and layout

• view (sea / mountains / city)

• age of the house

The most budget-friendly option is an apartment:

• in a house without infrastructure

• over 10 years old

• further 500 meters from the sea

Yes, in Mersin, the floor affects the price of an apartment

• Apartments with sea views are more expensive than similar apartments with mountain views

• The average markup per floor is about 1,000 euros (according to developers' prices)

From an investment perspective, the most liquid are the middle floors with sea views. 

When purchasing one residential property in Turkey with a cadastral value of at least USD 200,000, the owner and his first-line family (spouses and minor children) have the opportunity to obtain a Category B residence permit in Turkey (based on ownership) for a period of 2 years with subsequent extension and the prospect of obtaining Turkish citizenship after 5 years.

By purchasing one or more properties in Turkey with a total cadastral and assessed value of at least $400,000, the owner and their immediate family (spouses and minor children) can obtain Turkish citizenship under a simplified program. The property subject to citizenship is encumbered for three years (it cannot be sold for three years). Citizenship is issued within 6-12 months.

Yes.

In Turkey, the building commissioning document is called İskan.

• issued for the entire house or complex

• confirms compliance with building codes

In Mersin, developers typically charge:

• about 8,000 lira per apartment

New buildings:

• modern complexes by the sea

• hotel-level infrastructure

• interest-free installment plan

• Price increases as construction progresses
  . New buildings are excellent investment opportunities.

Secondary market:

• great deals "from hand to hand"

• quick exit to a deal

• often good options "for yourself"

The selection of real estate for living is always individual.

INCOME MERSIN specialists will select a property taking into account:

• district

• season of residence

• family composition

• investment goals

No, you do not need to change your TAPU when you replace your passport.

Important to know:

• The passport number is not indicated in the TAPU

• Changing your passport does not affect your ownership rights

Please note:

• The transliteration of the first and last name in the new passport must completely match the data in the TAPU (previous passport)

• If your first or last name has changed (for example, after marriage or divorce), you must:
  

  • provide supporting documents

  • the document must be apostilled

  • submit it to the Turkish Land Registry Office for amendments

Such replacement of TAPU is not subject to taxes; only the state fee is paid.

Apartments from developers in Mersin are always delivered turnkey finished, with kitchen furniture and fully equipped bathrooms.

There is a basic (guaranteed) and extended finishing package, depending on the class of the complex.

Basic finishing from the developer (always included)

Kitchen and bathroom:

• kitchen cabinets

• tabletop (natural stone or acrylic)

• sink and faucet

• the bathroom is completely tiled

• wall-hung toilet with bidet function

• shower cabin and tropical shower

• bathroom furniture with a mirror

Apartment:

• PVC windows with double glazing

• laminate in living areas

• tiles/porcelain tiles in wet areas

• painted walls (waterproof silicone paint)

• suspended ceilings

• interior doors

• metal entrance door

• sockets, switches, TV outlets

• fire detectors

Terrace (if any):

• porcelain stoneware

• storm drainage system

• metal railings

• glass railings for French balconies

Extended package (depending on the project)

• heating radiators

• air conditioner wiring

• gas pipes in the apartment

• heated towel rail

• wardrobes in the hallway and dressing room

• household appliances: stove, oven, hood

• decorative wall finishing

• intercom (smart home)

• spotlights (lamps) in bathrooms and rooms

• mirror lighting

Before purchasing, especially at the construction stage, INCOME MERSIN specifies the complete set of equipment in the sales contract.