Urban Transformation in Istanbul
A guide to urban transformation in Istanbul, including earthquake-safe buildings, Law No. 6306, risky structures and how regeneration is changing the property…
Articles by Mustafa YILMAZ
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中国公民可以在土耳其购买房产吗?
中国公民可以合法购买土耳其房产，包括伊斯坦布尔住宅、公寓和符合条件的土耳其投资入籍房产。本指南解释购买流程、法律要求、税费以及中国投资者需要了解的重要事项。
Buying Property in Turkey from Qatar: A Complete Guide for Qatari and Expatriate Investors
Qatar is home to one of the Gulf’s most internationally diverse populations, with both Qatari citizens and expatriate professionals increasingly exploring overseas…
Closing Costs When Buying Property in Turkey (2026 Guide)
Istanbul real estate has several taxes applied to it. Find out more about Istanbul real estate taxes here.
Buying Property in Turkey from Dubai: A Complete Guide for UAE Investors
Learn how Dubai residents can buy property in Turkey. Compare Istanbul and Dubai real estate, understand Turkish citizenship eligibility, costs, taxes and…
Çengelköy: A Bosphorus Village Turning Into One of Istanbul’s Most Valuable Residential Zones
Cengelkoy lines the Bosphorus & offers value for money, easy access to the city centre via the bridge/boat/metro & dazzling Bosphorus views.
Istanbul 2023: The Year of the Metro
In 2023, Istanbul is experiencing a transportation revolution with the completion of several metro lines and extensions that are reshaping urban mobility…
Istanbul’s Financial District Opens: A New Era of Finance and Urban Development
Explore the Istanbul Financial Centre, its Ümraniye location near Ataşehir, M12 metro plans, 2026 tax incentives, and property investment impact.
Nisantasi’s historical buildings
Take a tour with us of Nisantasi's beautiful historical apartments.
Beyoglu’s historical buildings
Beyoglu - historically "Pera" - is commonly known as the city centre of Istanbul for tourists. Join us in our tour of…
2023 Istanbul investment guide
2022 was a booming year for Istanbul's property market. So what can investors expect to see in 2023?
Private High Schools In Istanbul
Private schools in Istanbul have experienced a boom over the last five years. Here we summarise the four top private schools in…
Küçükçekmece: A Growing Hub for Investment and Lakeside Living
Kucukcekmece is home to a plethora of varying neighbourhoods, and it is also the location of one of Istanbul's best planned neighbourhoods.
Istanbul prices rise by 147% in 2022
Istanbul rental and sale prices increase massively again in 2022, in a barnstorming year for investors.
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.
Earthquake Law and Construction Quality in Turkey: A Guide for Istanbul Property Buyers
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
Understand Turkish residency permits through property ownership and the differences between residency and citizenship by investment.
Istanbul’s Historical Mosques
Mosques are the most beautiful part of the iconic silhouettes of the city. We take a look at mosques with unique stories.
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