Turkish Citizenship

Hello again, This is Gökhan Özbek, a licensed real estate agent in Turkey and the founder of Turkcitizen and SelectTurkey. Last year, I made a video about property scams in Turkey. If you haven’t watched it yet, please do so and subscribe to my channel for upcoming episodes. Today’s topic comes from a subscriber who dealt with a local realtor in Antalya. He is concerned that he may have been...

Negotiating the Price of a House in Turkey: Tips from Select Turkey Company Negotiating the price of a house in Turkey can be one of the most important steps in the home-buying process. For many buyers, understanding the nuances of the Turkish property market and securing the best deal may feel challenging. However, with expert guidance from Select Turkey, navigating this process becomes much more...

What to Do If Your Turkish Residence Permit Is Lost or Stolen Losing or having your Turkish residence permit stolen can be stressful, but following the right steps ensures a smooth resolution. This guide explains the necessary actions, required documents, and fees to replace your residence permit, whether you're in Turkey or abroad. Steps to Follow If Your Residence Permit Is Lost or Stolen in...

Sales of October 2022 In the month of October 5,377 houses were being only sold to foreign investors. Which shows that only 3% of the investment is being done by foreigners.       Housing sale in Istanbul According to statistics around 16,987 houses were sold only in Istanbul. Istanbul is the fast market of sale and purchase of property in all over...

Turkish Citizenship or Residence Permit: Which is More Beneficial for Buyers? Investing in real estate in Turkey offers more than just property ownership. It opens doors to additional benefits like applying for Turkish citizenship or a residence permit. But which option is more advantageous for investors? Let’s explore both to help you make an informed decision. Requirements for Turkish Citizenship...

5 Compelling Reasons to Invest in Turkey’s Citizenship by Investment Programme In recent years, Turkey has emerged as one of the most sought-after destinations for Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programs globally. The combination of affordability, flexibility, and strategic advantages makes Turkey's CBI program highly attractive to investors. If you’re considering this program, here are five...

VAT Exemption Guidance: Save 18% When Buying Property in Turkey Are you planning to buy property in Turkey? Don’t make a move without reading this! You can secure up to an 18% VAT exemption and purchase property at a price lower than Turkish buyers. Here’s a complete guide to understanding the VAT exemption law, prepared exclusively by Select Turkey (Turkey’s Leading Property Portal). What is...

House Sales to Foreigners in 2020 41298 houses sold in 2020 to foreign investors in Turkey. According to the database of Turkey General Directorate of Land Registry and Cadastre Konut satış sayıları(1) House sale...

10 Mistakes To Avoid Making If You Are Visiting Turkey 1) Avoid Using Shortcuts of Google Maps Specially at night. Walking from one direction to the other is always zestful, yet there are some dangerous streets and neighborhoods even in the central districts. And sometimes, the road and directions appearing in digital maps do not show their safety level. You can always reach The Police by calling...

The main thing for property investment determining the location. Even buying another city where you are not living is a bit tricky. But if you don't familiar with the city as a foreigner it is very very difficult. I will try to help you in this Blog how you can find out a good location to buy a property in Istanbul. 1- Search the area for 5 Stars Hotels or Head Quarters of Companies. You are...