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Turkey Real Estate Guides

Practical, up-to-date guides to buying property in Turkey, Turkish citizenship by investment, and the best Istanbul neighborhoods - written by our licensed brokers.

Clear, practical guidance for buying and investing in Turkish real estate. Our licensed brokers wrote these guides to answer the questions foreign buyers ask us most - from the legal buying process and Turkish citizenship by investment to choosing the right Istanbul neighborhood. Have a question we haven't covered? Talk to an advisor in your language.

Essential guides

Turkish Citizenship by Investment: The Complete 2026 Guide

How to get Turkish citizenship through real estate: the USD 400,000 threshold, step-by-step process, timeline, costs and eligibility - expla...

Buying Property in Turkey: A Step-by-Step Guide for Foreigners

Can foreigners buy property in Turkey? Yes. Here's the full process - tax number, bank account, due diligence, TAPU title deed and costs - f...

The Cost of Buying Property in Turkey: Fees, Taxes & Budget

The real cost of buying property in Turkey: the 4% title-deed fee, VAT, notary, valuation, DASK insurance and ongoing taxes - a clear budget...

Best Areas to Invest in Istanbul Real Estate (2026)

Where to invest in Istanbul property: the best districts for rental yield, capital growth, citizenship and lifestyle - compared by licensed...

Off-Plan vs Ready Property in Turkey: Which Should You Buy?

Off-plan or ready-to-move property in Turkey? Compare price, payment plans, risk and rental timing - with practical advice from licensed bro...

Rental Income & Yields in Istanbul: An Investor's Guide

How rental income works in Istanbul: typical yields, long vs short-term letting, costs, and hands-off management for overseas owners - from...

Property Taxes in Turkey: What Foreign Buyers Pay (2026)

Every property tax foreign buyers pay in Turkey - the title deed fee, VAT, annual property tax, rental income tax and capital gains - explai...

Turkey Residence Permit for Foreigners: Types & How to Apply

How foreigners get a Turkish residence permit: the short-term, property, family and other permit types, requirements, the application proces...

Cost of Living in Istanbul for Expats & Investors (2026)

What it really costs to live in Istanbul: rent, utilities, groceries, transport, healthcare and schooling - a practical monthly budget for f...

Schools & Healthcare in Istanbul for Foreign Families

A family guide to Istanbul: international and Turkish schools, universities, and public vs private healthcare and health insurance for forei...

Property Financing & Mortgages for Foreigners in Turkey

How foreigners finance property in Turkey: bank mortgages, developer payment plans, requirements and cash-vs-finance - explained by licensed...

Why Invest in Turkish Real Estate

The case for Turkish property in 2026: growth, rental yields, affordable entry, Turkish citizenship and lifestyle, explained by licensed bro...

Istanbul neighborhood guides

Where to buy in Istanbul - district by district.

Buying Property in Şişli, Istanbul: Area Guide

A local broker's guide to buying property in Şişli, Istanbul - lifestyle, transport, the property market, who it suits and the investment ou...

Buying Property in Beşiktaş, Istanbul: Area Guide

A local broker's guide to buying property in Beşiktaş, Istanbul - lifestyle, transport, the property market, who it suits and the investment...

Buying Property in Kadıköy, Istanbul: Area Guide

A local broker's guide to buying property in Kadıköy, Istanbul - lifestyle, transport, the property market, who it suits and the investment...

Buying Property in Sarıyer, Istanbul: Area Guide

A local broker's guide to buying property in Sarıyer, Istanbul - lifestyle, transport, the property market, who it suits and the investment...

Buying Property in Beyoğlu, Istanbul: Area Guide

A local broker's guide to buying property in Beyoğlu, Istanbul - lifestyle, transport, the property market, who it suits and the investment...

Buying Property in Kağıthane, Istanbul: Area Guide

A local broker's guide to buying property in Kağıthane, Istanbul - lifestyle, transport, the property market, who it suits and the investmen...

Buying Property in Başakşehir, Istanbul: Area Guide

A local broker's guide to buying property in Başakşehir, Istanbul - lifestyle, transport, the property market, who it suits and the investme...

Buying Property in Beylikdüzü, Istanbul: Area Guide

A local broker's guide to buying property in Beylikdüzü, Istanbul - lifestyle, transport, the property market, who it suits and the investme...

Buying Property in Üsküdar, Istanbul: Area Guide

A local broker's guide to buying property in Üsküdar, Istanbul - lifestyle, transport, the property market, who it suits and the investment...

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