Turkey

Turkey has postponed the mandatory launch of the Secure Payment System (Güvenli Ödeme Sistemi) for property sales from 1 October to 1 December 2026. The system requires the sale price and property ownership to be transferred through a coordinated process when payment is made in cash, by bank transfer or electronic funds transfer. According to the Ministry of...

Quick answer Foreign purchases remain concentrated in a small number of markets. Istanbul leads for work, education, rentals and full-time city living. Antalya and Alanya are the main Mediterranean choices for year-round use. Mersin offers newer housing at lower prices, while Bodrum attracts buyers looking for villas and private coastal homes. Ankara is a no...

The Turkish Ministry of Trade has confirmed a new development for anyone buying or selling property in Turkey: the mandatory Secure Payment System for real estate transactions did not come into effect as initially planned; the Ministry of Trade postponed the launch to October 1, 2026. Additional Time for Technical Integration According to the Ministry, the e...

Housing Prices Reach New Level: Average Home Price Exceeds 4 Million TL In March 2026, Turkey's housing market reached an important milestone. The average price per square meter rose above 40,000 TL for the first time, reaching 40,380 TL. The price of a 100 square meter house is now over 4 million TL. Square Meter Prices Rising, Real Prices Falling According...

** Update: The mandatory implementation of the Secure Payment System for property title deed transactions has been postponed until 1 October 2026. For the latest information and details, read our updated news. Starting May 1, 2026, Turkey will require all property sales to use a Secure Payment System. The regulation applies to all buyers and sellers in Turke...