Turkey marks the 103rd anniversary of the Republic. Parades, fireworks over the Bosphorus, illuminations — and days off to take into account when planning a deal.
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In September 2026 foreigners bought 2,167 homes in Turkey, 9.9% more than a year earlier. Who is buying and what the market looks like since the start of the year.
On 16 October the BIST 100 index fell 2.9% after the MSCI decision. What happened on the Turkish stock market and how it concerns those buying property.
Districts closed to residence permits and their reopening, the short-term rental law requiring neighbours' consent, the real yield and seasonality of the Alanya market.
Mahmutlar, Oba, Tosmur, Cikcilli, the centre and Cleopatra, Kargıcak, Kestel, Avsallar: how the districts of Alanya differ and which suits whom.
What an apartment in Istanbul really earns: gross and net yield, the spread across districts, the effect of the lira exchange rate, costs and a calculation example.
An overview of Istanbul districts for buyers: the Şişli–Levent–Maslak business axis, the rising Kağıthane, the affordable west near the metro and airport, and the Asian side.
Comparing two paths: a Turkish residence permit when buying a home from $200,000 and citizenship from $400,000. Requirements, family, timing, closed districts and typical mistakes.
A step-by-step procedure for a foreigner buying a home in Turkey: checking the property, tax number, appraisal, TAPU registration. Fees, VAT, ownership and sale taxes.