Buyer Guides
Welcome to our comprehensive Buyer’s Guide for buying property in Istanbul. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a seasoned investor, our guide walks you through every step of the process, ensuring you make well-informed decisions when navigating Istanbul’s dynamic real estate market.
Buying property in Istanbul can be both exciting and complex. Our guide is designed to answer your questions, provide expert advice, and streamline the process. From legal aspects to neighborhood insights, we’ve broken down everything you need to know.
Whatever aspect of life one is planning for, knowledge increases the chances of a successful outcome. Our buyer guides are designed to empower you, the consumer, with as much knowledge of the purchase process in Turkey as possible.

Urban Transformation in Istanbul
Urban transformation in Istanbul has gained pace with cross party support to reduce the number of risky buildings in Istanbul ASAP.

Buying in Turkey – step by step
Buying property in Turkey can be difficult. Pera Property provides a full service to ensure your Istanbul real estate is hassle free

Taxes, Expenses and costs when buying
Istanbul real estate has several taxes applied to it. Find out more about Istanbul real estate taxes here.

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.

Taxes in Turkey
Taxes in Turkey can be confusing but are actually similar to most capitalist economies. Here is a detailed breakdown of taxes in Turkey.

Construction quality and earthquake law in Turkey
Law affects many aspects of construction quality, in all sectors of construction. Since that date standards have accelerated in Istanbul

Visas and residency for Turkey
Applications can be made online, however we strongly recommend using one of our solicitors. Our solicitors can do the procedure easily

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 available.

Maintenance fees and annual running costs
Owning property means running costs. Ownership of an apartment in Turkey means you share this cost with the rest of the owners of the complex

Who can own property in Turkey
Almost any international buyer can invest in the Turkish real estate market, with a few exceptions!
Other guides
Regional guides
Pera Property’s vastly experienced staff give you detailed regional guides – including the positive and negative aspects of all districts and regions of Istanbul.
Investment advice
Stay up to date with all the latest real estate news in Istanbul, including our own investment advice.
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