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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...

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...

The Short Answer Yes, 2026 can be a good time to buy property in Dubai, but only if the property, price, location, and purchase goal fit together. The market remains active: according to Dubai Land Department, Q1 2026 recorded 60,303 real estate transactions worth AED 252 billion. Yet the buying environment has changed after several years of rapid price grow...

Getting a mortgage in Spain as a foreign buyer has become more profile-dependent in 2026. After several years of sharp rate increases, the market has become more predictable, although the 12-month Euribor still needs to be monitored closely. Spanish lenders have adjusted their mortgage products to the new risk environment. Mortgages remain available for inte...