New payment rules for buyers
How buyers pay for property in Turkey has changed. Find out the new laws that protect buyers for the better.
Articles by Mustafa YILMAZ
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Visas and residency for Turkey
Understand Turkish residency permits through property ownership and the differences between residency and citizenship by investment.
Setting up a company in Turkey
Most nationalities can own in Turkey, just four nationalities can't. The loophole to this law is buying through a Turkish established company.
Financing a property in Turkey
Buying from a developer, most will offer financing. All of our listings provide up to date information on what payment plans are…
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Who can own property in Turkey
A clear guide to foreign property ownership in Turkey, including who can buy, restrictions, military zone checks and Istanbul property considerations.
Why invest in Istanbul?
Istanbul has rewarded investors over the last years, outstripping inflation, currency, cryptocurrency, and even during the pandemic.
Renting property in Turkey – What to look out for?
Renting in Turkey is different to most countries -what should potential tenants look out for?
2022 Istanbul investment guide
2021 was a booming year for Istanbul's property market. So what can investors expect to see in 2022?
Gokturk and Kemerburgaz – What’s the fuss?
Gokturk and Kemerburgaz will be hotspots over the next two years, as the region ramps up due to its incredible location and…
Citizenship is now $400,000
The cost of attaining citizenship by real estate investment is to increase from $250,000 to $400,000 with immediate effect.
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