Tool · Title-Deed Fee
Title-Deed Fee Calculator
Estimate the buyer's and seller's title-deed fee, the revolving-fund fee and the total cost in a property sale.
Fee rate for this year: buyer 2% · seller 2% (updated by the administrator per legislation).
Enter the sale price to see the approximate title-deed fee.
What is the title-deed fee?
The title-deed fee is a statutory fee paid for Land Registry procedures when a property changes hands (sale, transfer). In Turkey it is generally calculated on the declared sale price, with separate rates set for the buyer and the seller. This tool gives an approximate pre-sale estimate; the exact amount may vary with current legislation and transaction details.
How is the title-deed fee calculated?
The fee is calculated as a percentage of the declared sale price. In the calculator you enter the sale (declared) price and select the property type and who pays the fee. The system applies the buyer and seller rates updated by the administrator per legislation, optionally adds the revolving-fund (service) fee, and shows the total estimated cost. For example, a ₺4,000,000 declared price at 2% + 2% produces a separate fee for buyer and seller.
Does the buyer or the seller pay it?
By law the title-deed fee is split between buyer and seller, each paying their own share. In practice the parties may freely agree in the contract who pays: all by the buyer, all by the seller, or a custom split. In this tool you can change the allocation with the 'who pays the fee' option and see the result in the who-pays-how-much breakdown. The revolving-fund fee is usually paid by the buyer handling the transaction.
Why is the declared price important?
Because the fee is calculated on the price declared at sale, an accurate declaration matters greatly. The declared price cannot be below the legally set minimum thresholds (such as the property tax value). Under-declaring can create risks such as tax penalties, late interest and a disadvantage in the capital-gains calculation. Declaring the real sale price is therefore the safest course both legally and financially.
Revolving-fund fee and other costs
Besides the title-deed fee, other costs may arise during the transaction: the revolving-fund (service) fee, any mortgage/annotation processing charges, the real-estate commission, DASK, and the mandatory valuation (appraisal) for foreign buyers. This calculator focuses on the title-deed fee and the revolving-fund fee; for the full purchase cost you can use our separate tools. As all of these affect your budget, pre-sale planning is important.
Does it change for villa, apartment, land and commercial?
The fee rate is generally independent of the property type; the same rate applies to apartments, villas, land, commercial units and shops, and the fee is calculated on the declared price. The main driver of the difference is the price: for higher-value properties such as a villa or commercial unit the fee amount also rises. Selecting the type in the calculator clarifies the result and helps you provide accurate information in your enquiry.
Title-deed procedures in Belek and Antalya
In Belek, Kadriye, Boğazkent and the wider Antalya region demand for property is high, which makes accurate cost planning important in title-deed transactions. For foreign buyers, extra steps such as the valuation report, the currency-exchange document and a potential VAT exemption affect the process. Our team supports you with region-specific title-deed procedures, cost planning and a safe transaction; you can start with an approximate estimate using the calculator above.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the title-deed fee?
The title-deed fee is a statutory fee paid to the Land Registry during a property sale/transfer. It is calculated on the declared sale price using rates set for the buyer and the seller. This tool gives an approximate estimate.
Does the buyer or the seller pay the fee?
By law the fee is split between buyer and seller, each paying their own share. In practice the parties may agree by contract that the buyer, the seller or a custom split bears it. In this tool you can choose the allocation and see who pays how much.
On which price is the fee calculated?
The fee is calculated on the price declared at sale. The declared price cannot be below the legally set minimum thresholds (e.g. the property tax value). Accurate declaration avoids the risk of later penalties and interest.
What is the risk of under-declaring?
Showing a lower sale price (under-declaring) is unlawful; if detected it can lead to tax-loss penalties, late interest and a disadvantage in the capital-gains calculation. Declaring the real sale price is therefore the safest course.
What is the revolving-fund fee and who pays it?
The revolving-fund (service) fee is a fixed service charge for the title-deed transaction, separate from the fee. It is usually paid by the buyer handling the transaction. In the calculator you can add it to the total with the 'include revolving-fund' option.
Does the title-deed fee change by property type?
No, the fee rate is generally independent of the type; the same rate applies to apartments, villas, land and commercial units on the declared price. The main driver of the amount is the price: higher-value properties carry a higher fee.