What is a Power of Attorney?
A power of attorney is a written document that one person gives to another person to perform certain actions on his or her behalf. The person giving power of attorney gives legal authority to the person he appoints as proxy for the transactions specified in the power of attorney.
How to Give Power of Attorney to Buy and Sell a House?
It is possible to give power of attorney to buy or sell a house or other real estate in Turkey. To give a power of attorney, you must first go to a notary. When going to the notary, the identity documents of the person giving the power of attorney and the person to whom the power of attorney is given, title deed document and two passport size photographs are required.
Can a Power of Attorney be Given for Purchasing and Selling from Abroad?
A person living abroad can give a power of attorney to buy or sell a house or other real estate in Turkey. To do this, the person giving power of attorney must apply to the Turkish consulate or embassy in the country where he is located.
Documents Required for Power of Attorney
The following documents are required when giving a power of attorney for the purchase and sale of a house:
Transactions for which power of attorney can be given in Turkey are as follows: