🏛️ Overview
The real estate landscape is constantly evolving — with new laws reshaping transactions, ownership regulations, and protections for buyers and sellers. At Trust Point, we follow these developments closely so our clients can navigate the market confidently and compliantly.
1. Turkey: Internet Listings & Price Fairness (May 30, 2025)
A new amendment (Official Gazette No. 32915) now governs online listings:
- Agencies can explicitly list requirements and obligations for internet ads.
- Unjustified price hikes are prohibited, and intermediaries must ensure prices reflect real economic data (alliancehomeandlandgroup.com, mondaq.com).
This means more transparent, reliable listings for you.
2. Turkey: Real Estate Appraisal & Citizenship Rules
Recent appraisal legislation mandates:
- All title deeds must display actual sale prices to protect both buyers and sellers .
- Turkish citizenship via property now accepts appraisals ≥ $320,000 (instead of $400,000), provided a $400,000 + bank transfer is made within 15 days of application (mbany.com).
- Remember: only licensed Turkish appraisal firms can conduct valid appraisals .
3. UK: Leasehold & Freehold Reform (May 2024)
The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 introduces major tenant rights improvements:
- Abolition of marriage value charges for leases under 80 years.
- Extended automatic lease extensions and improved transparency over service charges (en.wikipedia.org).
These changes strengthen leasehold protections across England and Wales.
4. England: Renters’ Rights Bill (Committee Stage, Summer 2025)
Key measures expected soon include:
- Ban on assured shorthold tenancies; conversion to open-ended periodic tenancies.
- A two-year ‘no-eviction’ guarantee for new tenants.
- Mandatory “Decent Homes Standard” and a public rental database (nypost.com, en.wikipedia.org).
These reforms aim to foster more secure and transparent rental arrangements.
5. USA: Buyer-Broker Fees & Broker Licensing (New York)
- A new rule may require buyers to directly negotiate/pay their agent’s fees, shifting the traditional commission model (alliancehomeandlandgroup.com).
- NY legislation now tracks license revocations/suspensions for three years, instead of just one, improving consumer trust .
6. Global: Anti-Money Laundering in Real Estate (FinCEN, USA)
The FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) program mandates:
- Transparent disclosure of entities behind real estate deals.
- Reporting of all‑cash residential purchases by entities, beginning December 2025 (reuters.com).
These regulations aim to reduce illicit funds flowing through real estate.
✅ Key Takeaways for Trust Point Clients
| Concern | What It Means for You |
|---|---|
| Listings & Pricing | Expect clearer, honest pricing and fewer unjustified listings. |
| Appraisals & Citizenship | Licensed appraisers and explicit price documentation required. |
| Tenants’ Rights | Stronger protections and stability for tenants, especially in the UK. |
| Agent Fees | Buyers may need to arrange commission payments directly in certain markets. |
| Due Diligence | Expect more compliance checks—title, appraisal, and entity transparency. |
📌 How Trust Point Can Help
- Up‑to‑date guidance on changing regulations in Turkey, UK, USA, and beyond.
- Licensed appraisal partnerships and support with citizenship-on-the-basis‑of‑investment.
- Transparent, compliant listings that adhere to digital and pricing laws.
- Expert legal navigation to protect your transaction and ensure strong ownership.
🔑 Final Thoughts
Staying informed about evolving laws isn’t just smart—it’s essential. From appraisal requirements and anti-money laundering compliance to tenant protections and agent transparency, recent legal updates offer both challenges and new safeguards.
At Trust Point, we translate complex regulations into practical advice—delivering transaction security, legal certainty, and peace of mind.
