Citizenship, market analysis, and area guides from our desk in Istanbul.
Sea, lake and more space at a price per m² below the Istanbul average. Who Büyükçekmece suits and how to choose a unit there.
5 min read
One stop from Gayrettepe, two metro lines, close to the airport and the business district, at a price per m² near the Istanbul average. Who Kağıthane suits and how to choose a unit there.
5 min read
Başakşehir, Bahçeşehir, Beylikdüzü, Halkalı, Şişli: where Arab families find schools, hospitals and the right neighbourhood, plus a key point on international schools for those planning citizenship.
6 min read
Göktürk, Bahçeşehir, Büyükçekmece, Sarıyer: where Istanbul's main European-side villa areas are, who each suits, and what to check before buying a villa.
6 min read
Owners at Etiler's Uçaksavar estate signed rebuild contracts after 15 years, and 1,642 renewed homes were handed over in Istanbul. What urban renewal reaching central districts means for investors.
5 min read
No single area suits every investor in Istanbul. A practical guide that ranks areas by your goal: rental income, value growth, balance, or living and investing at once.
10 min read
The Halkalı section of the M11 line opened in June 2026: 30 minutes to the airport and five new stations in western Istanbul. What it means for rentals and resale, and how to assess a flat near a new station.
6 min read
Three budget levels and what each one opens: districts, unit types, and legal pathways — plus the trade-off you face at every level.
6 min read
The widest entry options at a lower budget on the European side — and the one thing that decides your result: standing out within the district.
6 min read
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