Didim Today

I have been writing about some professional Turkish law-related matters for some weeks and I have to get back to my inbox. I have three questions to respond to today. The first one concerns military checks and property. It reads as follows: “Dear Mr. Çektir, I have read a few worrying articles in Today’s Zaman about problems for foreigners buying properties in Turkey.

We are waiting to get the TAPU documents [showing ownership] for a property we bought in Side in August. The builder/seller says the reason it is taking a long time is because of the current turbulence in Turkish domestic affairs, with the ongoing investigation into the military authorities regarding Ergenekon, etc.

Should we worry?” Ongoing operations regarding some criminal organizations have involved some people from the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK), but first, there is no such turbulence. This is a normal prosecution and legal procedure that is being carried out.

The only reason it is in the newspapers is that the aim of the criminal organization is claimed to be that of a coup against the government. However, this has nothing to do with the TSK itself. The military is clearly not part of this as only some people are subject to prosecution.

I should underline that most of these people are already retired so have absolutely no effect on any business of the military.

In addition, military checks are far from this topic and are absolutely not at the top of the list of “things to be effected by domestic turbulence.” The Turkish military has such a good working system that it will be the last thing standing even after any (god forbid) unrest. The next question is about registering a property. The e-mail reads as follows: “Hi, I am very confused about Turkish law and wondered if you could answer a question for me. In around 2005 I purchased a small semi-detached villa in a tiny village, Yangı, which is on the very edge of Köyceğiz.

I bought it with honesty and used a Turkish lawyer who spoke English and it was registered correctly, etc. At the time I was told foreigners could buy but now I would like to sell the home and am told it can only be sold to a Turkish national. One mile from the house foreigners can buy homes in Köyceğiz but my home is JUST OUTSIDE THE PERMITTED ZONE. Would it be possible for you to check if the permitted area has been extended to the village of Yangi?

I would appreciate your comments?” If there has been no change in the military zone borders from that time, your house should still be within the limits of where foreigners can buy property. There may be another reason for a purchase ban against foreigners, such as is happening in the Beyoğlu area of İstanbul; foreigners have been waiting for a purchase ban to be lifted but it hasn’t happened due to an administrative matter.

I am sorry but it is not possible to check whether or not a house is in the forbidden zone unless you apply to buy the house. Do I need to get married for a long stay in Turkey? I am an Indian citizen currently in Turkey to be with my fiancé, who is Turkish. I don’t want to change my citizenship but I can’t live here for long on a tourist visa. I am trying to apply for work but since I don’t speak Turkish well enough yet it’s a bit difficult to get a job in my field.

The only option that seems to be left is to get married so I can at least stay with him here without complications. Would you have any suggestions as to what would be the best way to go about things so I can stay with him without problems without changing my citizenship?

Also if marriage is the only possible way, I’ve heard I need a document to prove I’m legally single. How would I get that? Thank you! You can simply apply for a residence permit. This is less costly and easy to obtain as long as you meet the requirements of law.

Berk Cektir http://www.berkcektir.av.tr/ The information provided here is intended to give basic legal information. You should get legal assistance from a licensed attorney at law while conducting legal transactions and not just rely on the information in this corner. http://www.todayszaman.com info@berkcektirlaw. Photo by http://www.altinkumdidim.co.uk