7 Steps to Real Estate Investment in Turkey 2026

What are the steps for real estate investment in Turkey?

After the increase in purchase rates and demand for real estate in Turkey, and a qualitative real estate boom in the Turkish property market regarding foreign buyers, which came after the 2012 Turkish amendments to the foreign property purchase law in Turkey.

And due to the qualitative performance of the Turkish real estate market, as indicated by data from the Turkish Statistical Institute and several international economic organizations, the Turkish real estate market over the past ten years has proven to be one of the best investment sectors in Turkey, outperforming several other sectors.

Therefore, Imtilak Real Estate, with its well-known expertise in the Turkish real estate market, felt it necessary to highlight to investors wishing to invest in real estate in Turkey the most important steps to be followed for safe and successful real estate investment.

The field of investing in real estate in Turkey or any other country is similar to other investment fields, which require studied steps and a precise economic feasibility study through which the dots are connected, the roadmap for investors is understood, and onward progress is made toward a successful investment project.

The most important steps for successful real estate investment in Turkey:

1. Studying the reality of the Turkish real estate market

Before proceeding with any step in various investment fields, investors must conduct a thorough study of the market reality of that field, and this applies to the Turkish real estate market as a wide and multifaceted investment field.

Therefore, those wishing to invest in the Turkish real estate market should carefully study the market, understand its details and dimensions, and become familiar with it as a first step to successful investment, so they can choose the most appropriate, safest, and most profitable options.

To achieve that, those interested in real estate investment in Turkey when studying the Turkish real estate market reality should know the following:

• Understanding the legal basics of investing, buying, and selling real estate in Turkey

• Reviewing the performance of the Turkish real estate market over different periods

• Monitoring the factors affecting the Turkish real estate market

• Getting to know the future infrastructure projects that directly impact the real estate market

2. Defining the real estate investment strategy

After studying the reality of the Turkish real estate market, investors must start setting the investment strategy represented by determining the allocated budget and the time period in which the investor wants to start making profits.

The investment in the Turkish real estate market is linked to both the allocated budget, and the time period the investor sets, whether they want a long-, short-, or medium-term investment.

3. Choosing the most suitable real estate consultant

Real estate brokerage companies (real estate consultants) are a fundamental pillar within the marketing process in the Turkish real estate market, so those wishing to invest in this market must deal with these companies.

These companies differ in their features, capabilities, and experience in the Turkish real estate market, so investors should carefully and correctly choose reputable and highly experienced companies to secure a safe real estate investment.

To learn about the most suitable real estate consultant in Turkey, one must look for a set of qualities that these companies should have:

• Legal work (the company must hold a legal work license issued by the Turkish government for real estate brokerage)

• The company's track record with previous clients, their opinions, and satisfaction levels

• The company's duration operating within the Turkish real estate market

• The size of projects and types of real estate investment opportunities offered by the company

4. Determining the best city in Turkey for real estate investment

The city in Turkey is an important factor influencing the real estate investment decision in the country. This depends on the investor's financial budget as well as the nature and type of investment.

For example, if an investor wants to invest in residential properties, it is preferred to buy in Istanbul, considering that properties in Istanbul are pricier than other Turkish provinces, but they offer higher rental returns, easier resale, and higher profit margins upon resale decision.

If the investor wants to purchase tourism properties for investment in the tourism and recreation sector, the coastal city of Antalya is ideal. For industries and factories, cities near Istanbul such as Bursa, Yalova, and Kocaeli are suitable, depending on the nature of the investment and allocated budget.

5. Selecting the most appropriate area within the city

This step stems from the previous one concerning the steps of real estate investment in Turkey, with the same objectives and budget set by the investor. If the goal is investment in residential real estate as the previous example, the investor should choose Istanbul province as the best option, then Başakşehir as the best district.

This does not prevent other diverse options to fit different clients' budgets, as the real estate market is flexible and large, offering many choices to meet the ambitions of all foreign and local investors.

6. Reporting on the timing and stage of purchasing the property

This makes a significant difference for those wishing to invest in real estate in Turkey, as properties at the pre-construction phase are priced much lower than properties under construction, and under-construction properties are priced lower than ready properties.

7. Making the final decision and starting the implementation phase

This step crowns all previous steps taken correctly, through making the decision to purchase the appropriate property and beginning to execute your investment plan successfully in Turkey.

Imtilak Real Estate Tips for Property Investors

Perhaps the greatest advice Imtilak Real Estate can offer to those wishing to invest in the Turkish real estate market is for the investor to shorten all the previous steps simply by contacting the Imtilak team.

The Imtilak Real Estate team, with its size, organization, professionalism, and experience extending over more than 10 years in the Turkish real estate market, saves time and effort for its investor clients by providing a complete and integrated package of services that leads directly to immediate investment in the best available and most profitable opportunities.

Edited by: Imtilak Real Estate©