2026 Housing Market Analysis: Turkey’s housing and real estate market drew strong attention in 2025, supported by rising sales and solid demand. As the new year begins, investors are focused on one key question: What direction will home prices and sales take in 2026? According to sector experts, 2026 may become a year in which sharp fluctuations ease and a more balanced market structure stands...
Turkey Announces Visa-Free: Turkey has announced a new visa-free travel policy for citizens of the People’s Republic of China, a move expected to accelerate tourism, transit travel, and broader economic ties between the two countries. In a statement referenced by Chinese state media Xinhua, the Turkish government said the policy will take effect on January 2, 2026, covering Chinese nationals who hold...
Turkey’s 2025 Property Sales Break All-Time Record: Real estate sales across Türkiye, including residential properties, land, plots, commercial units, and workplaces, increased by 8.7% in 2025 compared to the previous year, reaching 3,332,994 transactions. This figure marked the highest annual real estate sales volume ever recorded in the...
Attention Home Sellers! The Electronic Listing Verification System (ELVS), which has been in effect for nearly a year for rental properties and commercial properties for sale, is entering a new phase. As of February 1, the system will also apply to residential properties offered for sale. With the new regulation, homeowners who wish to sell their properties will be required to authorize a real estate...
January 2026 Rent Increase Rate Announced: The January 2026 rent increase rate has officially been clarified following the release of Turkey’s December 2025 inflation data. According to the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK), the legal maximum rent increase rate for residential and commercial leases renewed in January 2026 has been set at 34.88 percent, based on the 12-month average Consumer...
Türkiye’s October Home Sales. Türkiye’s housing market recorded 164,306 home sales in October 2025, a 0.5% year-on-year decline, according to the latest figures released by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat/TÜİK). Despite the mild annual drop, October marked the strongest monthly performance of 2025 so far, underscoring the market’s resilience in the face of financing and...
No Work Permit Needed: A Historic Presidential Decree Signed by Erdoğan Comes into Effect With a new decree signed by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, citizens of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) member countries are now allowed to work, establish businesses, and engage in commercial activities in Türkiye without requiring a work permit or citizenship. Published in the Official Gazette No....
34th International Alanya Triathlon Concludes: In Alanya — the dazzling jewel of the Mediterranean where summer reigns for nearly nine months — athletes from all over the world gathered for an unforgettable sporting spectacle. Held under the theme “One Step Before Halfway”, the 34th International Alanya Triathlon delivered three days of breathtaking competition, marking another milestone in...
The 34th Alanya Triathlon Kicks Off: One of the world’s longest-running triathlon events, the Alanya Triathlon, has started for the 34th time. The organization, themed “One Step Away from the Halfway Point,” began with the Public Triathlon races, which delivered a thrilling day of competition and colorful moments. Hosted by the Alanya Municipality, in cooperation with the Alanya District...
CBRT Cuts Interest Rates: The Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye (CBRT) has lowered its policy rate by 100 basis points, bringing it down to 39.50%. While market expectations pointed to a 39% rate, this latest move by the Central Bank has created a sense of measured but positive optimism across financial circles. Inflation Risks Highlighted, Yet the Disinflation Process Continues In its policy...
