Investment

Turkey is home to countless tourist destinations, but relatively few cities can combine the sea, mountains, forests, thermal springs, and a peaceful everyday lifestyle within such a compact and connected area as Yalova. For this reason, Yalova is no longer simply a city travelers pass through on their way from Istanbul to Bursa. It has become a destination in its own right for people seeking nature and...

Turkey is not just one travel destination; it is a collection of completely different experiences within a single country. You can spend one day exploring the streets of a historic city, the next relaxing by the sea, and then move on to mountains, forests, or thermal springs without ever leaving the country. This diversity is one of the reasons why tourism in Turkey appeals to different types of...

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...