Citizenship, market analysis, and area guides from our desk in Istanbul.
The legal cap on annual rent increases follows the 12-month average CPI and changes monthly. How it is calculated, which figure applies to your contract, and why the first rent sets your income for years.
6 min read
The one document in the deal that gives you a number the seller has no stake in. Who issues it, when it is mandatory, and the five things to read in it.
6 min read
Delivery record, legal and financial standing, and what the contract actually says — plus the strongest check of all: visiting a project he delivered years ago.
6 min read
Red and blue, full ownership versus construction servitude, and the occupancy permit — and how each affects financing, resale, and legal-pathway eligibility.
6 min read
An easy-to-rent apartment comes down to features you can check before buying: size, floor, distance to the station, and dues — with examples from Istanbul districts.
7 min read
What they cover, why they vary so widely between complexes, who pays them, and how to get the real figure before you buy rather than after.
6 min read
Is real estate investment in Turkey still a good option in 2026? A look at price and rent movement, and how to choose a property that fits your budget and goal.
9 min read
Permitted with a licence, and the hardest condition is unanimous consent from every owner in the building. What Law 7464 regulates, the fines, and when it is actually worth it.
6 min read
Building permit date, occupancy permit, the valuation report, and an independent engineer's report — what you can check yourself and what needs a specialist.
7 min read
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