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Land-for-units contract: a 30-point pre-signing checklist
Key questions on unit allocation, specifications, security, staged title transfer, rent support, delay remedies and termination.
Updated 8 October 2026 · 7 min read · EPCPORT team
Form, parties and authority
Confirm the required notarised form, signatures of all owners or properly authorised representatives, contractor identity and authority records, and a complete description of the property.
Project, units and specification
Attach the agreed project, unit allocation schedule and technical specification. Identify floor, orientation, gross and net area, parking, storage and private-use areas.
- Avoid vague ‘first-class materials’ wording
- Define approval rights for project changes
- State how additional development rights are shared
Programme and security
Set measurable dates for permits, start, milestones, completion and occupancy. Consider performance security, staged title transfer, insurance and restrictions on assignment.
Money, delivery and termination
Record rent support, delay compensation, taxes and fees, handover procedure, defects, warranties, termination triggers and what happens to completed work and transferred shares.
- Have a Turkish real-estate lawyer review the final contract
- Do not transfer all land shares at the outset
- Keep every commercial promise in writing
Frequently asked questions
Is this checklist legal advice?
No. It is a preparation tool. The final contract, title and zoning documents should be reviewed by a qualified lawyer in Türkiye.
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