A New Era in Real Estate: Transparency Increases with MEVA, Tax Comes to the Agenda The real estate sector is experiencing a great transformation under the influence of digitalization. The MEVA – Spatial Data Analysis System, implemented by the General Directorate of Land Registry and Cadastre, stands out as one of the important building blocks of this transformation. While real estate sales data have become more transparent, auditable and comparable with MEVA, the indirect effects of this system include the reintroduction of Decrement gains tax. The increase in value gain tax, which has become a critical issue especially for property owners and investors, comes into effect if a real estate is disposed of within 5 years from the date of acquisition. If the income received from the sale made during this period does not fall within the scope of personal commercial gain, Article 80 of the Income Tax Code. according to the article, the increase in value is taxed as a gain. as of 2025, the exemption amount to be applied in this tax has been determined as TL 120,000. That is, if the profit from the sale exceeds this amount, it is subject to income tax. Moreover, this tax is applied at an increasing rate: it is possible to encounter tranches starting from 15% and going up to 40%. So, what does this mean? In real estate sales, the process is no longer completed by paying only the title deed fee. Especially in sales made before the 5-year period expires, the difference between the sale price and the acquisition price is calculated as net profit, and Decoupling of this gain becomes mandatory. This situation shows that an obligation that was previously ignored or neglected is now under control. Dec. Thanks to the MEVA system, analyzing sales prices on a regional basis and integrating the system with public institutions makes it very easy to determine such earnings. Therefore, as in previous years, it becomes almost impossible to avoid tax liability by methods such as "showing below the real price". We warn our investors at CEESS Global: If you are going to have a real estate sale in the near term, it is of great importance that you pay attention to the acquisition date. for sales made within 5 years, correctly calculating the profit received and submitting a declaration will protect you from possible criminal sanctions. At the same time, taking into account these periods and taxation rates when making your investment plans will also keep you away from financial losses. Remember, it is no longer only important to buy and sell in real estate, but also to act in the right way at the right time. In an industry that works with data-based systems in the information age, getting the right consultancy and following the legislation closely has become as important as earning. We will continue to be with you during this process at CEESS Global.