Real Estate Websites in Turkey and How to Use Them as a Foreigner
The main Turkish property portals in 2026, what each one is, and how a foreign buyer can read listings, check an agent's licence and avoid fake or duplicate ads.
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All blog articles by CCT Investments about buying property in Turkey: guides, market analysis, citizenship, taxes, lifestyle and practical advice.
VAT Exemption for Foreign Property Buyers in Turkey: Conditions and Rules
Foreigners who do not live in Turkey can buy a new home or office without VAT under article 13/i of the VAT Law. Here is who qualifies, how the payment must be made, and when the exemption is lost.
What are Gross and Net Square Meters?
In the past, 1+1 apartments were not preferred so much due to thoughts that it would not meet the demand of a family. The most popular apartment types were 2+1 and 3+1. Also, 4+1 apartments were not common either. Checking out the houses built in those years between 1970-2000, almost all of them fits into these statements.
In Which District Should You Buy Property in Istanbul? (2026 Guide)
Istanbul's districts grouped by what you want from your purchase, from family life and rental demand to sea views, business districts and the growing north-west.
Property for Sale with a Payment Plan in Istanbul: How Developer Instalments Work
How developer payment plans for new-build property in Istanbul work in 2026: typical down payments and terms, lira or dollar pricing, when you get the title deed, what to check in the contract, and what it means for citizenship.
How to Choose a Developer in Turkey (and Well-Known Developers)
How a foreign buyer can check a Turkish property developer before paying a deposit, from permits and title deeds to off-plan guarantees, plus factual notes on well-known developers.
Istanbul's Mega Projects and What They Mean for Property Buyers
The new airport, the Marmaray, the Eurasia Tunnel, the third bridge, the airport metro and Canal Istanbul. Which of Istanbul's mega projects are open, which are still plans, and how they shape where it makes sense to buy.
81 Cities in Turkey: the Full List and Where Foreigners Buy
All 81 cities (provinces) of Turkey with plate number, region and 2025 population, and the official figures on where foreigners bought 22,980 homes in 2025, province by province.
Emlak Konut
Emlak Konut is one of the largest developers of real estate in Turkey, where it belongs to the Housing Development Administration of Turkey and it is considered as the helping hand of the Turkish state. Emlak Konut Company was established in 1987 as an appendix company with Emlak bank, one of the real estate development limited companies in Ankara, which was established in 1953.
Why Arabs Prefer Turkey: A Guide for Arab Property Buyers (2026)
Why buyers from the Gulf, Iraq and the wider Arab world choose Turkey, and what they need to know in 2026 about visas, citizenship, residence and buying safely.
Turkish e-Visa: Who Needs It and How to Apply
Many visitors can enter Turkey without a visa; others can get an e-Visa online at evisa.gov.tr in a few minutes. How the system works, the 90-days-in-180 rule, and what to do if you want to stay longer.
Work Permit in Turkey: Types and Conditions (2026)
Foreigners need a work permit from the Ministry of Labour and Social Security to work in Turkey. The permit types under Law No. 6735, the employer criteria, the Turquoise Card, exemptions and the professions closed to foreigners.
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