Recently, with the increase in restorations of historical monuments, the demands for historical monument property purchases have started to increase with it. However, at this point, it should be known; There are some different legal issues and procedures to be followed for investors in the purchase process of a property that has the status of a historical monument compared to a normal real estate. Let's examine these processes together as Millennium Turkey.

A property that is in the position of a historical monument contains different and difficult legal issues and procedures for investors compared to a normal real estate. Because each property, which is a historical monument, has a special status in different categories.

For the properties in the status of historical monuments, which are under protection by the Board of Monuments and evaluated in three categories, you must gather detailed information about the property before purchasing. For the complete accuracy of the information, it may be to your advantage to obtain the information from official institutions such as the Land Registry and Cadastre Directorate, Conservation, Implementation and Inspection Offices, and the High Council of Monuments.

Historical Artifacts by Grade

Historical artifacts are taken under protection by the Board of Monuments and evaluated in three categories.

First Degree Historical Property: Properties in this category; They are 1st degree historical artifacts that should be preserved without any changes inside or outside.

Second Degree Historical Artifacts: Properties in this category; They are 2nd degree historical artifacts where minor changes were made by the investor while preserving the original quality of the property.

Third Degree Historical Artifacts: Properties in this category; Although there is no definite limitation, they are 3rd degree historical artifacts that can be accepted by the Board of Monuments and some changes can be made.

Restoration of a Property with Historic Monument Status

It is not possible to carry out restoration work on a property that you own, which is a historical monument, without the necessary permits and documents. You must make an agreement with an architectural office that has experience in the status of historical monuments and notify the board of the survey, restitution and restoration projects. However, after the necessary permits have been obtained, the restoration of a property with the status of a historical monument is started gradually, in company with the board and an authorized restorer.