Is Turkey a Buyer’s Market? Istanbul Lifestyle + Investment: What International Agents Are Saying

Описание: Türkiye real estate market overview from a local expert. Discover how foreign buyers invest in Istanbul, how the buying process works, and why 2026 may be a key window. Turkey is quietly one of the fastest “value-shift” real estate plays right now: the euro sits around ~₺50 per €1 (Jan 2026), and buyers are hunting Istanbul deals that were $550K–$600K recently for closer to $400K–$450K. Add the $400,000+ real estate pathway to Turkish citizenship, and it’s no surprise global investors are paying attention.

In this episode, Yücel Kılınç (Istanbul) breaks down how the Turkish real estate market works for international buyers and agents—and why 2026 could be a prime buying window 📉➡️📈.

Key highlights:

✔️ Turkey still offers citizenship through real estate investment starting at $400,000 🇹🇷
✔️ Many international buyers purchase in cash, and legal support + government valuation (appraisal) checks help prevent inflated “passport pricing”
✔️ Istanbul is a 24-hour lifestyle city, while coastal markets like Antalya & Kuşadası attract resort and second-home buyers 🏖️
✔️ Yücel explains how his international eXp team helps clients compare countries and choose the best fit 🌍

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👤 Guest: Yücel Kılınç
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☑️ LinkedIn: eXp Realty Türkiye
☑️ Phone: +90 (543) 322 65 90
☑️ Email: [email protected]
☑️ Quote that stood out: “It’s a good time to buy in Turkey now… soon it will be much more expensive.”

📍 Location: Istanbul, Turkey 🇹🇷
Other places mentioned: Ankara, İzmir, Antalya, Kuşadası, Bursa (skiing nearby), Mediterranean coast, Asian coast of Turkey, Miami/Florida

🏆 VIDEO TAKEAWAYS 🏆

✔️ Is Turkey still offering citizenship by real estate investment?
Yes—buyers often target the $400,000+ range because it can qualify for citizenship pathways (with compliance steps).

✔️ What budget range are most international buyers searching in?
Yücel sees many searches around $400K to $1M, with some luxury buyers above that.

✔️ Do foreigners typically finance or pay cash in Turkey?
Most international clients are buying cash, since lending can be more complicated than in the U.S.

✔️ What protects buyers from “inflated Golden Visa pricing”?
Turkey uses a government-recognized valuation/appraisal process, and Yücel strongly recommends using a lawyer for citizenship-focused purchases.

✔️ Can the same property be used repeatedly for citizenship?
Yücel explains an important rule: an address used for citizenship once may not be eligible again—so checks matter.

✔️ Where do Europeans tend to buy in Turkey?
Often coastal resort markets (Mediterranean / Aegean areas like Antalya & Kuşadası) for lifestyle and holiday homes.

✔️ Why does Istanbul stay attractive even when the market is slower?
It’s a 24-hour city with food, culture, history, and constant activity—similar energy to New York.

✔️ When is the best time to visit Istanbul before investing?
Spring and fall are favorites: April–May and September–October (comfortable weather + festivals).

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