Guides
Guides to buying property in Turkey
Practical guides for foreign buyers: the buying process, costs and taxes, citizenship and residence permits, Istanbul districts and office investment, written by our advisory team.
Property guides for Turkey: where to start
In short, these property guides for Turkey follow the order in which most foreign buyers make decisions. In addition, each one is written by our advisory team, uses current official rules and links to the listings and services that apply. Start with the guide that matches your stage.
If you are just beginning
Read buying property in Turkey as a foreigner for the full process, from the brief to the title deed. Then read costs and taxes when buying property in Turkey to build a realistic budget.
If residence or citizenship is the goal
The guide to the residence permit through property ownership explains the USD 200,000 threshold that applies to purchases since October 2023. The guide to Turkish citizenship by investment through real estate covers the USD 400,000 route, the valuation report and the three-year annotation. Applications are decided by the Presidency of Migration Management and the General Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs.
If you are choosing an area or an asset
Compare districts in the best Istanbul districts for property investment. For commercial property, read buying an office in Istanbul. Then use our comparisons of the European and Asian sides, new-build and resale homes and Istanbul and Antalya. When you are ready, the property search shows current listings.
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