Languages
Russian, Turkish, English
Education
Atatürk University, Real Estate Management programme, 2018
Certificates
Responsible Real Estate Consultant (Level 5) Vocational Qualification Certificate — Sorumlu Emlak Danışmanı (Seviye 5) Mesleki Yeterlilik Belgesi, MYK, 2021
Awards
Sinpaş GYO - Award for Excellence in Working with Foreign Buyers, 2024
Maria Guven is Head of Direct Sales at Hatamatata and a property expert specialising in Turkey and Cyprus. She works with residential and investment properties in both the primary and secondary markets.
Maria helps buyers compare locations and properties, calculate additional purchase costs, and understand each stage of the transaction. She advises international buyers on property ownership, title deed registration, and property requirements related to residence permits and citizenship. She also coordinates communication with developers, real estate agencies, and legal professionals.
Experience
Working in international real estate since 2019.
Has participated in more than 80 property transactions in Turkey and Cyprus.
Has personally inspected properties and studied local markets in Antalya, Alanya, Istanbul, and Kyrenia.
Has worked at Hatamatata since 2022, managing the direct sales team and overseeing the Turkey and Cyprus markets.
Areas of Expertise
primary and secondary property markets;
property purchases by foreign nationals;
TAPU registration and transaction procedures;
property purchase costs and taxes;
property requirements for residence permits and citizenship;
assessment of locations, liquidity, and rental potential.
