Property rental transactions' consultancy service fee is applied in accordance with the determined procedure and principles under the Regulation on Real Estate Trade.
According to the legislation, a maximum limit has been set for the service fee that can be taken in rental transactions. Parties can agree on a lower service fee, provided that they do not exceed this limit.
📊 How is the Commission Calculated?
In rental transactions, the service fee is calculated based on the annual rental fee, not the monthly rental fee.
Example Calculation
- ✔️ Monthly rental fee: 10,000 TL
- ✔️ Annual rental fee: 120,000 TL
- ✔️ Maximum service fee: 12% of the annual rental fee + VAT
In this example, the maximum service fee that can be taken is:
120,000 TL × 12% = 14,400 TL + VAT
👥 Who Pays the Commission?
In rental transactions, who will pay the service fee is determined by the current legislation and the contract made between the parties.
For the commission to be collected;
- ✔️ The real estate consultancy service must have been actually provided
- ✔️ There must be a written service contract between the parties
- ✔️ The rental transaction must have been successfully completed
are required.
⚠️ Things to Consider
- ✔️ The determined maximum service fee should not be exceeded.
- ✔️ Parties can agree on a lower service fee.
- ✔️ The service fee must be collected in accordance with the written contract provisions.
- ✔️ Applications can be made to the relevant official authorities regarding practices that are contrary to the legislation.
🤝 Transparent and Reliable Consultancy
Professional real estate consultancy includes many services, from finding the right tenant or suitable property to the contract process, negotiation management, and follow-up of official transactions.
Therefore, the service fee is the counterpart of the comprehensive consultancy service that enables the rental process to be managed safely, quickly, and professionally, not just the brokerage activity.
Determining the service fee and all conditions in writing before the transaction creates a transparent and reliable process for both the lessor and the lessee.