Citizenship, market analysis, and area guides from our desk in Istanbul.
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
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
The listing price isn't what you pay. A full breakdown of purchase costs, annual costs, exit costs, and the VAT exemption conditions for foreign buyers.
7 min read
At this budget you pick two of three: central location, larger space, or a ready property. Three clear paths, and what each one costs you.
6 min read
Yield tends to be higher where entry prices are moderate and demand is dense. Four factors explain the gap between districts, and how to read an area yourself.
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
Six clear restrictions: military zones, the 30-hectare cap, the 10% district ceiling, buyer nationality, unbuilt land, and residence-registration limits that are not ownership limits.
7 min read
Size, location, floor and finish all change with the goal. And how to choose when you want both.
6 min read
Your exit price is decided before the title deed appointment: a clean legal file, pricing based on real transactions, and a well-presented unit — plus tax and transferring the proceeds.
8 min read
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