Below, we will examine frequently asked questions and answers regarding the acquisition of real estate in Türkiye by foreigners.

1. For how many years have foreigners been able to acquire real estate?

 Foreigners have been able to acquire real estate during all governments since the Republic, including the Atatürk era.

 2. Has the acquisition of real estate by foreign individuals only recently begun?

 Foreign natural persons before the Republic 1868 from the year 1914 They acquired immovable property until [year]. After the Republic, acquisitions continued from the period of the Lausanne Peace Treaty to the present day. 

3. In which regions is real estate acquisition more common?

 Records show that foreigners are more interested in tourist areas. These properties... 39.291 each one is a building-independent unit, 18.800 Each of these properties constitutes a plot of land. The top 10 provinces with the highest volume of real estate acquisition are: Antalya, Istanbul, Muğla, Aydın, İzmir, Bursa, Hatay, Mersin, Ankara, and Gaziantep. 

4. Are there no restrictions on foreign individuals acquiring real estate? 

Foreign individuals may acquire immovable properties designated and registered for use as workplaces or residences within the implementation zoning plan or local zoning plan, provided that there is reciprocity and compliance with legal limitations. Foreigners may also acquire properties in all military restricted areas and military security zones, as well as in special security zones such as those related to oil, natural gas, and energy facilities. 400 It is not possible to own real estate within a distance of approximately one meter.