Real Estate, Zoning and Land Investment Lawyer in Gazipasa (Antalya)

Real Estate and Land Investments in Gazipaşa: Legal Due Diligence

Located 40 kilometers east of Alanya and served by the Gazipaşa-Alanya International Airport (GZP), the coastal district of Gazipaşa—particularly the neighborhoods of Pazarcı, Koru, and the Selinus beach basin—has emerged as a major growth corridor for boutique residential complexes, sea-view villas, and land investments. Unlike mature urban neighborhoods in central Alanya, much of Gazipaşa consists of newly zoned parcels, agricultural plots, protected natural coastline, and archaeological conservation zones. Kalem Law Office, led by Attorney Enes Nergiz (Antalya Bar Association Reg. No. 6281) at Hacet Mah. Adliye Cad. Görer Apt. No:13/5, Alanya / Antalya, provides comprehensive legal due diligence for apartments and land acquisitions across Gazipaşa and Alanya.

Municipal Zoning Verification (İmar Durumu) in Pazarcı and Koru

Before purchasing land or an off-plan apartment in Gazipaşa, our legal team conducts an official technical and registry audit with the Gazipaşa Municipality Directorate of Reconstruction and Urbanization (Gazipaşa Belediyesi İmar ve Şehircilik Müdürlüğü) and the Land Registry under Turkish Civil Code No. 4721 (TMK) and Zoning Law No. 3194:

• 1/1000 Implementation Zoning Plan (Uygulama İmar Planı): We verify whether the parcel is classified as zoned building land (İmarlı Arsa) with completed municipal land readjustment under Article 18 of Zoning Law No. 3194 (18. Madde Uygulaması / Terkler), or whether the municipality may still expropriate up to 45% of the plot as a Development Readjustment Share (Düzenleme Ortaklık Payı – DOP) for roads and green areas.
• Coastal Edge Line and Archaeological / Sea-Turtle Protection Zones: The Koru natural rock pools and Selinus coastline in Gazipaşa are subject to strict environmental, Caretta caretta nesting, and 1st–3rd degree archaeological site (Sit Alanı) protections under Law No. 2863 and Coastal Law No. 3621.

Foreign Acquisition of Unzoned / Agricultural Land under Law No. 2644 Art. 35 and Law No. 5403

Foreign investors buying agricultural land (Tarla) or fruit orchards (banana and avocado plantations) in Gazipaşa must comply with strict statutory requirements:

• Two-Year Project Submission Obligation (Land Registry Law No. 2644 Art. 35): When a foreign citizen or foreign-capital Turkish company acquires unzoned land (Yapısız Taşınmaz / Tarla) in Türkiye, the buyer is legally required to submit an agricultural or construction development project to the relevant Ministry (Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry or Ministry of Environment and Urbanization) for approval within two years of purchase; failure to do so empowers the Ministry of Treasury and Finance to liquidate the property.
• Soil Preservation and Land Utilization Law No. 5403: Under Law No. 5403, agricultural parcels below statutory minimum parcel sizes cannot be subdivided, and transferring shared agricultural plots requires checking statutory pre-emption rights (Şufa Hakkı) of neighboring or co-owning farmers.
• Open Residence Permit Eligibility in Gazipaşa: Unlike closed zones in Alanya, Gazipaşa’s coastal neighborhoods (Pazarcı and Koru) are currently open for first-time property residence permits under YUKK No. 6458 Art. 31/1-b (for residential units meeting the $200,000 USD threshold) as well as the $400,000 Turkish Citizenship program (TVK No. 5901). Visit our Alanya Office or Contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on Buying Property and Land in Gazipaşa

Can a foreign citizen buy agricultural land (Tarla) in Gazipaşa?

Under Article 35 of Land Registry Law No. 2644 and Soil Preservation Law No. 5403, a foreign buyer acquiring unzoned/agricultural land must submit an approved agricultural or building project to the relevant Ministry within two years of the Tapu transfer.

Are Pazarcı and Koru in Gazipaşa open for property residence permits (İkamet)?

Yes. Pazarcı and Koru in Gazipaşa are open neighborhoods under YUKK No. 6458 where foreign buyers acquiring a finished residential apartment worth at least $200,000 USD can apply for a property residence permit.