Opening an account outside the EU: What CRD VI really regulates from 11 January 2027, what role residence and Ikamet in Turkey play and what CRS means.
Market Insights
From December 1, 2026, the Secure Payment System (Güvenli Ödeme Sistemi) will apply to real estate purchases in Turkey. What it covers and what it doesn't — with six practical examples and a checklist.
How much room for negotiation will property prices in Turkey really have in 2026? Floor, yield and market data for an informed purchase decision.
Inheritance community and no agreement? Since the 12th judicial reform package, only the heirs themselves are allowed to bid at the first auction.
Rental guarantee, Airbnb license, off-plan discount, and additional costs: How an advertised gross figure translates into a reliable net return. As of August 2026.
Cadastral road, farmland fraud, building amnesty trap and building inspection – the 11 most important traps and checkpoints when buying land and houses in Turkey.
How do I check if a property in Turkey is earthquake-proof? Checklist including year of construction, soil type, İskan, DASK, Karot test and the 9 most important documents.
Turkish citizenship through real estate purchase starting at USD 400,000: Requirements, TTB, process, risks and comparison with bank deposit.
Buy it yourself or hire someone to help? Before getting into the individual steps, it's worth asking yourself honestly: What can you easily do on your own, and where does it become risky without local knowledge? The following overview shows our assessment step by step. Some of it definitely makes sense to do it yourself.
Update June 2026 Guide 2026: Tapu registration, Güvenli Ödeme Sistemi, ancillary purchase costs, five-year period for sale and Ikamet minimum value — explained in an easy-to-understand way.
