Att. Sibel Demiral
Attorney and Mediator Sibel Demiral, born and raised in Alanya-Gazipaşa, continues her career in divorce, criminal and compensation cases. As a Mediator, she also helps parties resolve commercial, labor and family law disputes without going to court.
Tenant–landlord disputes in Alanya now require mandatory mediation before court action. Learn how the process works, what disputes it covers, and why it benefits both parties.
A land-for-flats construction agreement (kat karşılığı inşaat sözleşmesi) is a hybrid contract combining works and real estate transfer elements — and it must be executed formally before a notary public or the Land Registry. When a contractor defaults in Alanya, your legal options include termination, specific performance, compensation and cancellation of title deed. This guide explains every stage of the process.
Two recent news stories have brought Turkey’s illegal construction problem on agricultural land and in protected zones back into focus. Demolition orders for nearly 300 container units near Serik (Antalya) and a new Official Gazette regulation declaring the bungalow-on-the-farm era officially over are the clearest signs yet of a determined crackdown. This article explains the new rules and the legal consequences for owners of unauthorised structures.
As of 2026, Turkey’s residence permit and citizenship processes are subject to rigorous scrutiny — covering both financial thresholds and regional restrictions. In high-demand areas like Alanya, simply buying a property in the wrong neighbourhood can mean your investment never translates into a residence permit. Whether you’re a foreign investor or working with a legal adviser, keeping up with the latest rules is essential.
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An uncontested divorce in Turkey is the fastest and most cost-effective way to end a marriage — usually resolved in a single hearing. Find out what the requirements are, how the process works step by step, what it costs in 2026, and how couples living abroad can obtain a Turkish divorce without travelling to Turkey.
If your residence permit application in Turkey has been refused, you have just 10 days to act before a deportation order becomes possible. This guide explains cancellation lawsuits, suspension of enforcement, the 6-month rule, and key defences for Alanya property owners.
From 2026, Turkey’s inheritance and transfer tax exemption thresholds have risen again, valuation rules have been tightened and Land Registry fees have increased. Here is what heirs in Alanya need to know — including the unchanged three-month renunciation deadline and the four-month tax-return rule.
If the property you rent in Alanya is sold, your tenancy agreement does not end automatically. Under the Turkish Code of Obligations (TBK), the new owner steps into the existing contract and cannot evict you immediately, raise the rent arbitrarily or ignore your deposit. Foreign tenants should also be aware of residence permit, translation and formal notice requirements.
