Cost comparison · FR vs TR
Cost of buying property: France vs Türkiye
Buying costs differ sharply between France and Türkiye. Below, the one-off purchase costs and the annual costs of ownership for each — pivoted from the same researched basis as our calculators, side by side, so you can compare like for like.
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All-in one-off cost — side by side
France
≈ 7–8% of price (older property, all-in one-off)
All-in one-off cost — side by side
Türkiye
≈ 5–6% of price (all-in one-off, resale)
France
All-in estimate
≈ 7–8% of price (older property, all-in one-off)
One-off costs — France
Mostly droits de mutation (transfer duty ~5.80%), plus the notaire's regulated émoluments and disbursements.
New-builds carry reduced transfer duty (~0.715%); VAT is in the price.
Regulated scale: 3.870% / 1.596% / 1.064% / 0.799% by price band, +20% TVA. Included in frais de notaire.
Often included in the displayed price (FAI — frais d'agence inclus); confirm who pays.
Annual costs — France
Annual owner's property tax, set locally; has risen sharply in many communes.
Abolished on main homes; still applies to second homes, with local surcharges in tense zones.
Real-estate wealth tax on net property assets above €1.3m (worldwide for French residents).
Türkiye
All-in estimate
≈ 5–6% of price (all-in one-off, resale)
One-off costs — Türkiye
Of the declared value; legally split 2%/2% buyer/seller but usually paid in full by the buyer. Base it on the real price.
Compulsory SPK-licensed valuation for foreign purchases (GEDAŞ for citizenship files).
Compulsory before utilities/deed registration; modest premium.
Sworn translator and notary for non-Turkish speakers.
Exempt if you are a non-resident paying in foreign currency via a DAB and hold 1 year. Resale between individuals: no VAT.
Annual costs — Türkiye
Annual municipal tax; higher in metropolitan areas.
Residential rent below ₺58,000 (2026) exempt; above that, progressive rates.
Site/complex maintenance fees, common in apartment compounds.
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Is it cheaper to buy property in France or Türkiye?
Typical all-in one-off costs are ≈ 7–8% of price (older property, all-in one-off) in France and ≈ 5–6% of price (all-in one-off, resale) in Türkiye. Compare the full breakdowns above and use each country's calculator for a price-specific figure before deciding.
What are frais de notaire in France?
They are the bundle of costs paid at completion: mostly transfer duties (droits de mutation, ~5.80% on older property) and the notaire's regulated fee (émoluments), plus disbursements. They total roughly 7–8% on an older property and only ~2–3% on a new-build — despite the name, most of it is tax, not the notaire's pay.
How much does it cost to buy property in Türkiye?
The main cost is the 4% title-deed fee (tapu harcı). Add a compulsory valuation, mandatory DASK earthquake insurance, and notary/translation, and the all-in one-off cost is roughly 5–6% of the price for a resale. Always base the tapu fee on the real price, not an under-declared figure.