Holiday homes in Turkey

Holiday homes in Turkey: planning for the months you are away

Holiday homes in Turkey are often empty for much of the year, so the real question is how the property will be looked after when you are not there. Running costs continue, and a little planning keeps the home in good condition and the bills under control.

What keeps running

For example, building dues, utilities on standby, the annual property tax and compulsory earthquake insurance continue whether or not you visit. Seaside buildings also need regular maintenance against humidity and salt.

Letting while you are away

Letting a home for short stays requires a permit from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and, in shared buildings, the consent of the other owners. Long-term or seasonal letting is simpler. Our after-sales and rental management service can coordinate either option.

Prices and who buys holiday homes

Holiday-home prices depend on distance to the sea, views and how well the complex is run in the off-season. In Istanbul, buyers often choose coastal districts such as Kartal, Pendik or Beylikdüzü as a city base with sea access.

Buyers include families who visit for summers, retirees who split the year, and owners who let the home seasonally. A home from USD 200,000 can support a residence permit if you plan longer stays, and larger purchases can qualify for citizenship.

Next steps

Tell us how many weeks a year you plan to use the home. We then compare running costs and letting options for each shortlisted property. Our after-sales service can look after the home between visits.

A complex that works in winter

Some holiday complexes feel empty and under-maintained outside summer. Ask how many units are lived in year-round, whether heating and security run all year, and how the management handles repairs. We check these points before recommending a holiday home.

Two kinds of holiday home

Many buyers picture a holiday home on the Mediterranean or Aegean coast, in regions such as Antalya, Alanya or Bodrum. Others want a base in Istanbul for regular visits, combining culture, business and family trips with sea views on the Marmara coast or the Bosphorus. Our current listings are in Istanbul; if you are weighing the coast against the city, our comparison of Istanbul and Antalya for property buyers sets out the main differences in climate, lifestyle, rental seasons and resale.

What matters most for a home you use part of the year

• Management while you are away: a well-run complex with security and a reliable management company keeps the property in good condition between visits.
• Running costs: service charges continue all year, whether or not you are there; pools and gardens increase them.
• Access: the journey from the airport and the availability of services out of season.
• Views and outdoor space: balconies, terraces and sea views add most to the experience of a holiday home; see our sea-view apartments.

Letting a holiday home

Letting when you are not using the property can offset costs, but short-term holiday rental of residential property in Turkey requires a permit from the tourism authorities and, in apartment buildings, the consent of the other owners. Many complexes do not permit it. Longer lets are simpler but limit your own use. Rental income must be declared in Turkey, and results are never guaranteed.

Residence and visits

Owning a holiday home does not by itself give the right to stay in Turkey beyond visa rules. A residential property worth at least USD 200,000 bought since October 2023 can support a short-term residence permit if the address is open to registrations, but that permit is intended for people who actually live in the home; letting it out can conflict with that purpose.

How we help

Our advisory service is free for buyers. We help you choose a location and building that fit how often you will use the home, coordinate the purchase, and arrange after-sales services such as furnishing, utilities, key holding and maintenance while you are away. Third-party costs and service fees are agreed separately. Browse the holiday home search or ask for a tailored shortlist.

Frequently asked questions