Citizenship, market analysis, and area guides from our desk in Istanbul.

Citizenship and a passport for USD 400,000 in Turkey, or long-term residence in the UAE or Greece? A comparison of what you actually get for your property investment.
6 min read

The USD 400,000 threshold doesn't have to be met with one property. How to combine several properties for citizenship, the conditions each must meet, and how to build a portfolio that pairs citizenship with rental income.
6 min read

Turkey's Interior Ministry has cancelled 6,134 citizenship decisions after uncovering fraudulent valuation reports and sham property sales. What happened, what did not change, and how to make sure your file is sound.
9 min read

The USD 400,000 threshold is only one condition. The real question is which property both meets the requirements and holds up as an investment.
8 min read

The six conditions, the eight steps in order, and the detail that stalls most files: matching the valuation, the transferred amount, and the declared title deed price.
7 min read

Two separate paths that are often confused. The conditions, the differences in threshold, sale restrictions and property type, and which one fits your goal.
7 min read

Owning a rented apartment in Istanbul while living abroad is entirely workable. A practical guide to rent collection, dues, maintenance, the lease, and your three management options.
6 min read

One investment covers your spouse and children under 18. Children above that age need separate pathways — which makes timing part of the decision.
6 min read
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