Giving a POA for buying a property in Turkey
Power of attorney is among the important topics that foreigners should know about, especially if they want to buy a property in Turkey. Therefore, in this article from Ebla Real Estate.. We will talk about how to give a POA for buying a property in Turkey.
What is a power of attorney (POA)?
A power of attorney (POA) is a legal document that gives a person (proxy) the power to act on behalf of another person (attorney) under a notarial witness. The proxy has the authority to sign legal documents on behalf of the attorney for decisions that are related to his/her attorney’s property, finances, or medical care.
The principal can give a POA for a person or a real estate company to purchase a property in Turkey on his behalf. POA helps foreigners with many legal transactions like a title deed conveyance when buying a property in Turkey.. Especially when they do not want or it is impossible to travel to Turkey.
Types of powers of attorney in Turkey:
There are two types of powers of attorney recognized by the Turkish Civil Code. These are:
- The general power of attorney.
- The special or specific power of attorney.
How to give a POA for buying a property in Turkey from abroad?
Notary public services are provided by every Turkish embassy and consulate overseas. A POA can be signed without the attorney’s presence. As a condition, a photo of your passport and a copy of the proxy’s ID may be required. Giving a POA from abroad can be done in two ways:
- You can provide a POA at the Turkish consulate in your country after scheduling an appointment online; The procedure is the same as for a POA given within Turkey. You then send it to your Turkish proxy through the mail.
- You can go to a notary office in your country, and then take your POA to a competent authority, such as the district governorate or the municipality, then send the paperwork to Turkey, where they must be notarized. It is worth noting that some POA’s are legitimate only if they include photographs. Therefore, ask your notary to include a photo of you on this POA, as requested.
Ebla Real Estate recommends giving a power of attorney only to registered and certified solicitors or professional real estate agents. Additionally, you should be careful about giving a POA for only the powers that your attorney needs for a limited time. Ebla also advises you not to issue a general POA that contains full authority
Edited by: Ebla Group Real Estate
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