Why “Valuation Exemption” Matters When Buying Property in Turkey? A Complete Guide to Turkey Real Estate Valuation Exemption

Why Everyone Talks About “Valuation Exemption” When Buying Property in Turkey?

If you have researched the Turkish property market, you’ve surely noticed a phrase that keeps appearing: “valuation-exempt projects.” Understanding this concept is essential, especially if you plan to obtain Turkish citizenship by investment.

What Is a Valuation-Exempt Property in Turkey?

Under Turkish real estate and immigration regulations, any property purchased for the citizenship program requires an independent valuation report confirming the property’s real market value meets the $400,000 threshold.

However, some projects are pre-approved by government authorities, meaning:

No independent valuation report is required.

These are called valuation-exempt real estate projects.

This exemption makes the title deed (tapu) process significantly faster because the government already recognizes the project’s value.

Three Main Categories of Valuation-Exempt Projects

1. TOKİ Government-Led Projects

• State-driven

• Limited supply

• Often unavailable to foreign buyers

2. Emlak Konut Official Partnership Projects

• Large-scale reputable developers

• Strict government oversight

• High-quality construction

• Priority within the citizenship process

3. GYO (REIT – Real Estate Investment Trust) Publicly Listed Developers, The Most Popular Option

These projects are widely preferred because:

• High transparency

• Strict regulatory compliance

• Government-recognized valuation exemption

• Smooth approval process

• Nearly 100% success rate

In summary :GYO valuation exemption = transparent assets + official approval + zero valuation risk

Why Municipality Affiliated Developers Also Qualify for Valuation Exemption?

Many foreign buyers wonder why municipality affiliated developers and projects built through municipal revenue-sharing agreements are also valuation-exempt.

The reason is simple: These projects are:

• Governed by official municipal contracts

• Transparent in cost and land valuation

• Supervised by public institutions

• Pre-approved within government value frameworks

Therefore, no additional valuation report is required, resulting in:

• Faster title deed process

• Smoother and more reliable citizenship application

Professional Legal Support: Why Work With IGA Law Firm?

Navigating Turkish real estate regulations, especially valuation exemption categories and citizenship applications, requires precise legal guidance.

IGA Law Firm stands out as one of Turkey’s most trusted legal partners for foreign investors.

Our team offers:

• Expert handling of citizenship by investment applications

• Seamless coordination with developers, notaries, and title deed offices

• Clear communication and full transparency

• Strong experience with GYO (REIT – Real Estate Investment Trust), Emlak Konut, and municipality-affiliated projects

• A proven track record of fast and successful outcomes

  
  

Choosing IGA Law Firm ensures every step "from property selection to citizenship approval" is handled with professionalism, accuracy, and reliability.