North Cyprus- Buyers Guide to Title Deeds

Title to Immovable Property in Northern Cyprus

Since 1974 there are only four categories of Immovable Property Title Deeds. Below is an informative overview of the Title Deeds that are in use, in Northern Cyprus.

‘Esdeger’ or ‘Exchange’ Title

Turkish Cypriots who had left land in the south were given points calculated on the value of this land and property. The TRNC Government established a ‘points system’ whereby the allocated points were used by the Turkish Cypriots to acquire freehold title to land and property in the TRNC (Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus) which should, theoretically, be the equivalent value of land left behind in the south.

‘Exchange title land'. Is therefore, Immovable property to which title was acquired in this way by a Turkish Cypriot

'TMD' Title

The same ‘points system’ was also used by the TRNC government to allocate points to other persons, usually in recognition of ‘military service’. ' TMD or Gift Land', is therefore Immovable property to which title was acquired in this way.

'Turkish Title’

Property which was owned prior to 1974 by a Turkish Cypriot is known as 'Turkish Title'.

‘Pre74 Title or Foreign Title’

Property which was owned prior to 1974 by a foreign national is know as ‘Pre74 title or Foreign Title’.