Antalya–Alanya Otoyolu: 2,5 Saat Gerçekten 36 Dakikaya İniyor mu? Son Durum, Güzergâh ve Geçiş Ücreti Sosyal medyada son günlerde bir görsel dolaşıyor: “Antalya Alanya otoyol projesiyle 2,5 saatten 36 dakikaya iniyor!” Binlerce beğeni alan bu paylaşımların kaynağı gerçek bir açıklama; ancak rakamın ne anlama geldiği, çoğu başlıkta anlatıldığından farklı. Antalya...

Antalya's Location on the Map Investment analyst Valerii Emelianov mapped 100 cities across two axes: cost of living and quality of life. Antalya and Bursa landed in the “cheap but good” zone. We directly checked the data behind the chart and compared it side by side with Turkey’s own market figures. WHAT THE MAP SAYS Emelianov’s analysis, based on Numbeo data, describes three groups. Amsterdam,...

ECONOMY, INTEREST RATES AND RENT Four data points released in the first two weeks of August point to the same conclusion: pricing is now being done in real rather than nominal terms. July inflation came in below expectations, the policy rate remained unchanged for the seventh month, the rent increase cap exceeded the market increase for the first time, and housing prices are declining in real terms even...

Safe Payment System for Property Deeds: What Changes on October 1? In Türkiye, the transfer of a home still relies heavily on trust: the buyer pays, the seller transfers the title deed — and in the few minutes between these two events, neither side is fully protected. As of October 1, 2026, the Safe Payment System eliminates that gap. After that date, paying the purchase price in cash or transferring...

Buying farmland and building a house on it has become an increasingly popular option in recent years, particularly among people who want to move away from city life, live closer to nature, or make a long-term investment. However, the idea of “I’ll buy farmland and build my house on it” does not depend solely on the size of the land or the fact that it is registered as “farmland” in the title...

A new regulation closely concerning homeowners and real estate investors was published in the Official Gazette dated August 6, 2026. With the General Communiqué on the Real Estate Tax Law (Series No. 90), jointly prepared by the Ministry of Treasury and Finance and the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, the normal construction cost values per square meter to be applied in 2027 have...

When people think of real estate investment, large housing projects in major cities usually come to mind first. Yet some investors have already turned their attention to a different opportunity: land in tourism areas. Located along coastlines, near natural attractions or historic sites, these plots can offer significant potential for appreciation under the right conditions. What Is Tourism-Zoned...

As we reach the middle of 2026, Türkiye’s housing market presents an interesting picture: prices continue to rise on paper, yet when adjusted for inflation, conditions are increasingly favoring buyers. According to the Housing Price Index published by the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye (TCMB), the index increased by 1.7% month-over-month and 24.5% year-over-year in May 2026. However, in real...

From the Shadow of Concrete to the Power of Land The real estate market entered 2026 not only with new figures, but with a new perspective. Rising construction costs, restricted access to financing, and updated tax regulations have clearly shifted investor direction. Today, investors seeking returns are focusing less on turnkey residential units and more on the potential of well-located...

Mandatory Verification Requirement Introduced for Property-for-Sale Listings A New Era Begins as of 1 February 2026 An important new regulation aimed at increasing the reliability of real estate listings is being implemented in the property sector. In line with the decision taken by the Ministry of Trade, authority verification will become mandatory for property-for-sale listings as of 1 February...