Owning property or other valuable assets in another country creates opportunities—but it also creates legal, commercial and administrative responsibilities.

Whether you are a Turkish investor acquiring assets in the UK or a UK resident with property and business interests in Turkey, careful planning is essential.

At ISTLONDON LEGAL, we help clients understand the legal framework surrounding cross-border property ownership and asset management while coordinating with trusted professionals where appropriate.

Purchasing a property is only one stage of the investment journey.

Many clients also need to consider:

• Ownership structures 
• Tax implications 
• Due diligence 
• Commercial risks 
• Asset protection 
• Cross-border succession planning 
• Ongoing management arrangements 

Making informed decisions before acquiring an asset often reduces future legal and financial complications.

Depending on your objectives, we may assist with coordinating:

• Property acquisition planning 
• Legal due diligence 
• Ownership and holding structures 
• Cross-border investment planning 
• Asset protection strategies 
• Coordination with solicitors, accountants and property professionals 
• Turkish property matters for UK residents 
• UK property matters for Turkish investors 
• Commercial property transactions 
• Power of Attorney arrangements 
• Cross-border document coordination 

International assets often involve more than one legal system.

Questions frequently arise regarding:

• Who should own the property? 
• Should assets be held personally or through a company? 
• What happens if ownership changes? 
• How can future disputes be minimised? 
• What documentation should be prepared before investment? 

Planning these matters early can help reduce uncertainty and unnecessary costs.

Many investments involve professionals in both countries.

Where appropriate, we help coordinate communication between:

• UK solicitors 
• Turkish lawyers 
• Accountants 
• Tax advisers 
• Property professionals 
• Financial institutions 

Our objective is to help clients navigate complex cross-border projects through practical coordination and structured planning.

This service may be suitable for:

• Turkish investors purchasing UK property 
• UK residents owning property in Turkey 
• Family businesses with international assets 
• Overseas property investors 
• Commercial property owners 
• Individuals with cross-border inheritance considerations 
• Companies investing in real estate 
• Clients requiring legal coordination across multiple jurisdictions 

Clients interested in Property & Assets also frequently explore:

• UK Entry Blueprint 
• Banking & Compliance 
• Commercial Contracts 
• Due Diligence 
• Turkish Legal Services 
• Turkish Inheritance Matters 
• Cross-border Business Structuring 
• Power of Attorney 

Many legal issues relating to international property do not arise when the property is purchased—they arise years later.

Ownership disputes, inheritance matters, tax questions and documentation problems are often easier to prevent than resolve.

Careful planning at the beginning provides greater certainty for the future.

If you own—or are considering acquiring—property or other assets in the United Kingdom or Turkey, we invite you to arrange a confidential initial discussion with ISTLONDON LEGAL.

📧 info@istlondon.org.uk

📞 +44 753 301 37 37

Hakan A. Ekiz

Registered Foreign Lawyer (England & Wales) – Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA No. 839336)

Attorney at Law – Union of Turkish Bar Associations (Bar Registration No. 25834)

Director – ISTLONDON LEGAL LTD (Company No. 11652108)

Last Updated: July 2026

Yes. We assist clients by coordinating cross-border legal matters involving property and assets, working alongside independent professionals where appropriate.

Legal due diligence helps identify potential legal, ownership and regulatory issues before a transaction proceeds and is often an important part of the investment process.

In some circumstances, property may be held through a corporate structure. The most appropriate approach depends on individual objectives, tax considerations and legal advice.

Yes. Where appropriate, we help coordinate communication between lawyers, accountants, property professionals and other advisers involved in a cross-border project.

No. We do not provide regulated investment or financial advice. Our role is to assist with legal planning, coordination and cross-border structuring alongside appropriately qualified professionals where required.

This page is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, financial or investment advice. Every property transaction and asset structure depends on its individual circumstances. Independent professional advice should be obtained before making investment or legal decisions.