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...

Ankara has several distinct residential markets, and choosing between them means looking beyond district names. Property type, commuting pattern, building age, transport access and the surrounding urban environment can differ considerably even within the same administrative area. Central Çankaya is dominated by apartments and dense city infrastructure. Its w...

In short: A property’s price in Turkey should not be judged by the average of the city or asking prices alone. The most reliable approach is to compare similar properties in the same micro-location or neighborhood, use a consistent price-per-square-meter basis and then account for differences such as view, floor, building quality, facilities and resale deman...

How Foreign Buyers Can Pay for Property in Turkey Foreign buyers need to arrange the payment and currency conversion before the title deed transfer. The main document is the Döviz Alım Belgesi (DAB) (Foreign Exchange Purchase Certificate). From 1 October 2026, Turkey’s Secure Payment System will also apply to property sale payments made in cash, by bank tran...

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...