Where Are Foreigners Buying Property in Turkey? TÜİK Releases July 2026 Figures
Briefing Note – Tercan Legal | August 2026
The Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) has published housing sales statistics for July 2026. Key takeaways for foreign investors:
Headline Figures
- Total housing sales in Turkey fell 17% year-on-year to 123,603 units in July.
- Sales to foreign buyers moved against this trend, rising 1.9% year-on-year to 2,120 units.
- Foreign buyers accounted for 1.7% of all housing sales in July.
- In the January–July period, sales to foreigners totalled 11,203 units, down 7.3% compared with the same period last year.
Top Provinces for Foreign Buyers (July 2026)
| Province | Units Sold |
|---|---|
| Istanbul | 889 |
| Antalya | 661 |
| Mersin | 128 |
| Ankara | 87 |
| Kocaeli | 41 |
| Yalova | 40 |
| Muğla | 30 |
| Trabzon | 29 |
| İzmir | 27 |
| Bursa | 24 |
| Aydın | 24 |
Istanbul and Antalya together account for roughly three-quarters of all foreign purchases, while Mersin continues to consolidate its position as the third-strongest market.
What This Means for Investors
While the overall market cooled sharply, foreign demand held steady — a sign that Turkey remains attractive for international buyers, particularly in Istanbul, the Mediterranean coast, and emerging markets such as Mersin and Trabzon.
Foreign nationals purchasing property in Turkey should pay close attention to title deed (tapu) verification, official valuation reports, military-zone clearance, and — where citizenship by investment is the goal — the USD 400,000 threshold and the three-year non-sale commitment.
Tercan Legal advises foreign buyers at every stage of a Turkish real estate transaction, from due diligence to closing and citizenship applications.
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Source: TÜİK, Housing Sales Statistics, July 2026.
