If you are considering living, investing, or purchasing property in Turkey, one of the terms you are likely to hear early in the process is: Vergi Kimlik Numarası, or the Turkish Tax Identification Number. At first, it may sound like something only business owners or companies need. In practice, however, the tax number is used in a variety of financial and administrative transactions that may also...
Obtaining Turkish citizenship through real estate investment does not mean that the investor’s relationship with the property ends immediately after citizenship is granted. There is one fundamental obligation that investors must understand from the beginning: the property must be held and not sold for three years. However, many investors ask an important question after obtaining...
You may come across a financial headline saying: “Turkey’s Credit Default Swap (CDS) premium has fallen to 217 basis points.” For anyone outside the financial sector, this may sound like a technical figure with little relevance to daily life or investment decisions. In reality, however, it can be quite important. The CDS is one of the indicators used by international markets and...
The Turkish markets are currently witnessing growing interest in the possibility that the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey may enter a new cycle of interest rate cuts. This raises an important question for investors: What could lower interest rates mean for Turkey’s real estate market in 2026 and 2027? This question is particularly important for investors in cities such as Istanbul and Yalova,...
Building your own residential unit in Turkey can be one of the best ways to obtain a home designed specifically around your needs, whether your goal is personal use or long-term real estate investment. However, moving from purchasing a plot of land to receiving a completed, move-in-ready property is not a simple process. It involves a series of technical, legal, and financial decisions that must be made...
The move toward shale oil extraction in Diyarbakır represents an important shift in Türkiye’s energy landscape, with potential implications extending far beyond the energy sector itself. Its effects could reach the broader economy, investment flows, employment, and ultimately the real estate market across several Turkish provinces. This development comes at a time when Türkiye has been working for...
Real estate financing in Türkiye is one of the options that may help foreign investors purchase a home without paying the full property price upfront. In addition to installment plans offered by some developers, certain banks also provide housing finance products that may be available to foreign buyers depending on nationality, income, property value, and the bank’s credit policy. In 2026, there is...
Buying property in installments in Türkiye has become a popular option among foreign investors, especially as many real estate projects offer flexible payment plans that extend over several months or years. However, when the main goal of the purchase is to apply for Turkish citizenship through real estate investment, there are specific requirements that should be clearly understood before signing a...
Obtaining a residence permit in Türkiye is one of the most important legal procedures for foreigners who wish to remain in the country beyond the period allowed by their visa or visa exemption. Residence permit requirements and required documents vary depending on the purpose of stay, whether for living, studying, family reunification, investment, or other reasons. Under Türkiye’s Law on Foreigners...
Türkiye’s real estate market recorded an increase in home sales to foreign buyers in July 2026, signaling continued interest from international investors in the Turkish property market. According to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute, as reported by Anadolu Agency, home sales to foreigners increased by 1.9% compared with July of the previous year, reaching 2,120 residential units during the...
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