Investment

How to Use Crypto from Dubai to Buy Property in Turkey

Dubai-based crypto investors can move capital into Turkish property, but not by paying for real estate directly in crypto. Turkey banned the use of crypto for payments in 2021, so the real route is crypto to fiat, fiat to bank, bank to property. For investors in Dubai, the strategy is not about leaving the UAE. It is about Turkey as a Plan B.

Invest in Turkey , Investment
2026-April-12

Turkey Secure Payment System for Property Sales Explained

Turkey’s Ministry of Trade is preparing to make a secure payment system mandatory for real estate transactions from 1 July 2026. The system is designed to stop money moving directly from buyer to seller before Title transfer is completed. Instead, funds will be blocked in a secure mechanism and only released once the transfer is done.

Invest in Turkey , Investment
2026-April-10

Turkey for HNWIs: Safe Haven and Citizenship in 2026

Turkey makes sense for a HNWI in 2026 because it combines: strategic geography, a large domestic economy, multiple lifestyle bases, internationally relevant real estate markets, and a real citizenship route through property investment. Turkey is a functioning G20-scale market with a population of more than 86 million.

Invest in Turkey , Investment , Istanbul
2026-April-08

Investing in Istanbul Property: Full 2026 Investor Guide

When investing in Istanbul property, you need to be clever. To clarify, real estate investment in this city is comparable to the speed of the market in other major cities like Rome, Paris, and London. Istanbul is an official alpha city and is also the heart and soul of Türkiye, despite not being the capital.

istanbul , investment
2015-November-10

BlackRock in Turkey: Istanbul’s Property Investment Signal

In March 2026, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink met privately with President Erdoğan in Istanbul, alongside senior government officials responsible for finance and energy policy. Around the same time, global investors gathered in the city for high-level economic discussions focused on Turkey’s future positioning.

Investment , Istanbul , Invest in Turkey
2026-April-03

Commercial vs Residential Property in Istanbul for Turkish Citizenship

If you are investing $400,000 USD to $500,000 USD for Turkish citizenship, commercial property in Istanbul is often the weaker choice. At that level, you are usually buying secondary retail or lower-grade commercial stock. Residential property in affordable central Istanbul usually offers a stronger investment profile.

Invest in Turkey , Investment , Istanbul
2026-April-01

What Is the Best Istanbul Property Investment for Turkish Citizenship?

For CBI buyers, affordable central Istanbul offers a stronger investment profile than many suburban projects because the exit market is broader, rental demand is deeper, and supply is more constrained. The best-performing stock is not ultra-luxury. It is well-located, mid-market, city-centre property that appeals to Turkish buyers.

Istanbul , Investment , Invest in Turkey
2026-March-26

Dubai Investors Seeking a Plan B Are Turning to Turkey

In today’s geopolitical climate, a growing number of international investors are beginning to think about diversification – not only across asset classes, but across countries. And increasingly, those investors are looking towards Turkey. Not as a replacement for Dubai, but as a strategic Plan B.

Investment , Istanbul , Invest in Turkey
2026-March-09

LEED Gold Buildings in Turkey: Sustainable Real Estate

The new wave of LEED Gold buildings in Turkey shows just how much this country has advanced. For decades, cranes dotting the skylines of Istanbul, Ankara, and Izmir, from huge airports to luxury resorts along the Aegean coast, have shown the booming economies and rapid urbanisation. But, a new priority has emerged: sustainability.

Investment
2026-February-27

Urban Regeneration in Istanbul: Property Impact and Key Areas

Urban Regeneration is one of the most powerful forces shaping Istanbul’s property market today. Across the city, ageing building stock is being replaced by modern, earthquake-resilient developments. Entire districts are being redesigned with new infrastructure, transport links, and residential towers.

Investment , Invest in Turkey , Istanbul
2026-February-10

Istanbul City Guide and General Information

Istanbul’s iconic status makes it a high rolling global metropolis. Ranking alongside the likes of Rome, Milan, Paris and New York, its title as Turkey’s most significant and busiest city sees millions of tourists descend on it every year. Its vibrant history has a notorious reputation, and while these days are more peaceful, it is still a bustling hub of tourism business, educations, arts, culture, fashion and food.

istanbul , istanbul investment , invest in Istanbul
2018-September-23

Turkish Condominium Law Guide: Rules for Owners and Investors

The Turkish Condominium Law (Kat Mülkiyeti Kanunu No. 634) is the backbone of communal living in Turkey. For both new owners and seasoned investors, the Condominium Law in Turkey is not just a procedural step; it’s key to protecting investments, promoting peaceful living, and boosting property value.

Investment , Invest in Turkey
2026-January-14

Raining Cats, Dogs & Capital: Property in Turkey and Dubai

Investors comparing Istanbul and Dubai must stop asking which market is “better” and start asking which market suits their objectives, risk tolerance, and time horizon. Both cities reward capital differently and applying the same logic to each often leads to underperformance, mispricing, and avoidable liquidity risk.

Investment , Istanbul
2026-January-08

Airbnb Income in Turkey: Danıştay Ruling Changes Tax Rules

December 2025 marked one of the most important legal turning points for short-term rentals in recent years. Turkey’s highest administrative court, Danıştay (Council of State), suspended the Turkish Revenue Administration’s practice of automatically classifying Airbnb income as commercial business income.

Istanbul , Investment , Invest in Turkey
2025-December-19

Sense Levent: Istanbul’s Standout Property Investment for 2026

As Istanbul’s property market prepares to enter its next growth phase, savvy investors are no longer chasing speculative developments. Instead, attention has shifted towards prime, centrally located projects with proven demand, lifestyle appeal, and long-term rental strength. Sense Levent in Kağıthane stands out as one of the city’s most exciting investment opportunities in 2026.

Investment , Istanbul
2025-December-17

GYO in Turkey Explained: REIT Guide for Investors

If you’ve been looking at real estate in Turkey, you will have seen the term GYO – often translated as REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust). Many of the most visible branded projects, shopping malls, logistics parks and large mixed-use schemes are backed by these listed GYO companies.

Investment , Istanbul
2025-November-25

Why Turkish REIFs beat Bank Deposits for Citizenship

For years, global investors have been tempted by Turkish bank deposits offering high returns and the opportunity to obtain Citizenship. However, with currency depreciation erasing most profits and the government phasing out FX-protected bank accounts, attention is shifting to alternative pathways.

Investment
2025-November-12

Risks of Buying Property in Turkey and How to Avoid Pitfalls

The risks of buying property in Turkey are minimal, as the buying process is quick and straightforward. However, for buyers who are unaware of procedures and legal laws, a certain sense of uncertainty will always remain. Turkey offers numerous exciting opportunities, particularly with its vibrant Turkish real estate market, which attracts global investors.

Investment , Real Estate Investment
2025-October-15

Bomonti in Istanbul: The Next Global Soho for Investment

Where Istanbul’s creative future meets a unique real estate opportunity – Bomonti offers central living infused with culture, and all the patterns that were witnessed previously in London, New York, and Paris. For more information about investing in Bomonti, please enquire today to speak with our local advisors at Property Turkey.

Istanbul , Investment
2025-October-05

Mr. Americano’s Turkish Gamble: Profits and Tax of $1M invested in Istanbul

Meet Mr. Americano. Disillusioned by changing politics at home – the “Big Brother” effect tightening its grip and the Trump factor adding more uncertainty – he’s decided it’s time to explore overseas opportunities. He’s not looking for an investment-only; he’s looking for a complete Plan B: a safe haven for wealth and a more relaxed lifestyle.

Investment , Istanbul
2025-October-01