04.01.2026 09:50
The Electronic Announcement Verification System is becoming mandatory for residential property listings as well. Starting from February 1, 2026, property listings without e-Government verification will not be published. This aims to prevent fake listings and fraudulent attempts.
The Ministry of Commerce, aiming to enhance security and transparency in the real estate sector, is expanding the scope of the Electronic Announcement Verification System (EAVS). Previously implemented for vehicle sales, the system will now also be mandatory for property listings. The regulation will be enforced nationwide in Turkey starting from February 1, 2026.
With the new application, property listings will not be allowed to be published on real estate portals without authorization verification. This aims to prevent unregistered real estate practices, reduce fake listings, and eliminate listing clutter.
MEASURES AGAINST FAKE LISTINGS AND DEPOSIT FRAUD
As part of the regulation implemented by the Ministry, a more effective control mechanism will be established against deposit fraud, especially conducted through listing sites. The goal is to reduce consumer grievances by blocking listings entered by unauthorized individuals.
HOW WILL VERIFICATION BE DONE?
The system is planned to operate with an integrated workflow between listing platforms and land registry records. This way, the existence of the property and ownership information can be verified through the system.
Property owners will authorize their real estate agents by selecting their properties through e-Government. Real estate agents will only be able to publish listings with this authorization. Listings that have completed the authorization process will be published as "verified listings."
LISTINGS WITHOUT VERIFICATION WILL BE BLOCKED FROM FEBRUARY 1
The Electronic Announcement Verification System will be mandatory across Turkey starting from February 1, 2026. From this date, property listings that have not been verified through e-Government will not be allowed on listing platforms.
Homeowners will still be able to continue selling their properties. However, identity and title verification will also be mandatory for individual listings.
HOW WILL INDIVIDUAL LISTINGS BE SUBMITTED?
In individual listing entries, it will be mandatory to enter the property number in the relevant field of the listing platform. The system will automatically perform ownership and kinship checks.
If the person submitting the listing is the owner of the property, the spouse of the property owner, or one of the first or second-degree relatives, the listing can be completed and published through the normal procedure.
HOW TO ACCESS THE PROPERTY NUMBER?
The property number can be learned using the "Land Registry Information Inquiry" service through e-Government. After selecting the relevant property from the property list, the property number information can be accessed by entering the "Property Information" section. Additionally, the property number information is also included in the new type of title deeds.