Apartments in Turkey

Apartments in Turkey

Over the past 10 years, Turkey has become the number one real estate investment destination not only for those who want to buy a summer house or apartment by the sea but also for investors seeking to receive passive income from renting real estate abroad.

Affordable apartment prices, excellent all-around infrastructure, a wide selection of flats of various price categories, excellent climatic conditions, high rental yields, and maximum transparency of transactions – this is all about an apartment for sale in Turkey!

Before buying apartments in Turkey, it is necessary to study not only the flat price offers on the local market, but it is also important to understand your rights and obligations. In this article, you will find answers to all queries and will be as ready as possible to purchase your dream two-layered flat or apartment on the flourishing Turkish coast!

Who and where can buy an apartment in Turkey?

Foreign citizens can buy flats in Turkey since 2003. But until 2012 the so-called “flat reciprocity” principle was in effect, according to which a citizen of another country could purchase such apartments for sale in Turkey that the Turks themselves could buy in their country.

To date, this flat purchasing principle has been abolished for citizens of 129 countries.

There are only a few flat buying restrictions:

• A foreign buyer cannot acquire ownership of a plot of more than 30 hectares.
• Flats and land in strategically important areas of Turkey are not subject to sale.
• Citizens of Ukraine cannot purchase real estate in the border areas, in such areas of the Black Sea coast as the cities of Samsun, Trabzon, Zonguldak, etc.

These apartment restrictions are not a big problem for foreign buyers, as the Antalya region is especially prevalent for them. Foreigners mostly choose apartments in Antalya and Alanya.

What apartments are for sale in Turkey?

Real estate in Turkey can surprise even the most demanding apartment buyer. Here you can find apartments of all kinds and for any budget! In order to better navigate the offers on the market, it is important to understand what kind of apartments for sale in Turkey are offered.

Now the hottest offers in Turkey are apartments in complexes with rich infrastructure. Buyers of apartments in such complexes usually get access to the swimming pool (outdoor/indoor), sauna, hammam, gym, SPA area, barbecue area, and common areas for relaxation.

The use of the infrastructure for the residents of the flat complex is free, you only need to pay a monthly fee for Aidat (Turkish word Aidat is a fee for the monthly maintenance of the flat complex). It is set at a meeting of homeowners and varies depending on how rich the infrastructure is in your complex.

Important! When buying a flat, you may be confused by the area of an apartment in Turkey: one thing is stated on paper, but in reality, you see much less … Deception? Rather, a feature of Turkish law!

In Turkey, the area of the furnished apartment is calculated on the outer perimeter of the walls, this also includes the entire area of ​​the terrace or a balcony. In addition, this takes into account the apartment part of the landing and the corridor, which is divided equally between the owners.

Sometimes to understand what area in the apartment is net (residential), and what is gross (total) – is still a puzzle! The solution is obvious, to come and see it in person, so as not to be sad about the “stolen” flat square meters later.

The most popular apartment layouts in Turkey

Apartments 0+1 or studio. A very rare layout today, since from July 1, 2017, the construction of studios is prohibited at the legislative level in Turkey. The minimum layout since 2017 is a two-room apartment (in Turkish apartment for sale is 1+1), with an area of at least 28 square meters.

Apartments 1+1. With rare exceptions, this is one bedroom, a living room combined with a kitchen, a bathroom, a bathroom, and a balcony/terrace. This Turkish apartment for sale is suitable for families without children or retired people who come to Turkey during the winter season.

Apartments 2+1. Spacious Turkish apartments with two separate furnished rooms and a living room, which is combined with a kitchen. This flat also contains a bathroom, a toilet, and a balcony or a terrace. A buzzy option for families with children or buyers who value personal space and good vibes.

By this analogy, other offers can be found in the Turkish real estate flat market: 3+1, 4+1, 5+1, etc., where the first digit is the number of bedrooms, and the second indicates the living room with a kitchen. In a number of exceptions, the kitchen is separated from the living room, but such objects are rather an exception. If you wish, you can make flat redevelopment, especially if you buy apartments in Turkey at the early stage of excavation.

Duplexes as apartments

In addition to standard apartment layouts, duplex-type objects are very popular properties in Turkey. These are large two-level new apartments, where the area varies from 110 to 215 square meters.

There are two types of duplexes in Turkey:

Upper duplex – you go to the first floor of the new apartment, where the high on the hog living room and kitchen, and guest bathroom are located. And then you may go up to the second floor, where you can find the kids’ rooms and the master bathroom with a guest bathroom.

The lower duplex or “reverse” – the entrance apartment door is located on the second floor of the apartment, where there is also a living room with a kitchen and a guest bathroom. Besides, on the lower floor, you will find personal rooms and an additional small guest bathroom, and a grand bathroom.

Both of these flat for sale configurations usually have several balconies / terraces. Duplex apartments are usually located on the middle and upper floors in Turkey.

There are two special luxurious types of duplex apartments:

The penthouse is a duplex property located on the last floor of the flat complex. Speaking of the advantages, there is a large terrace with a place to relax and barbecue, a beautiful view of the mountains or the sea. Typically, these duplexes are more expensive than other flats in the house.

Bahçe-duplex (turkish Bahçe – garden). These duplexes are located on the lower floors of the complex. They have a small area and access to the garden. Besides, these new flats come with a separate entrance to the apartment.

Apartment Mortgages

Apartment mortgages are not given to foreign citizens right now. That is why you can pay partially with 0% interest rate untill your housing is ready. Mortgages can be issued in any currency (euro, dollars, lira, and even Chinese yenas).

Many developers offer interest-free flat for sale installments for the entire period of construction of the apartment complex, if you buy an apartment in Turkey in a house at the stage of excavation or construction.