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Cost of Living in Turkey in Autumn 2026: Rent, Groceries, Utilities and Budget
What life in Turkey costs in 2026: inflation, rents by city, groceries, utilities, transport and an approximate monthly budget for a couple in Antalya and Istanbul.
Long-Term Rent in Istanbul: Prices by District and How to Rent in 2026
What it costs to rent an apartment in Istanbul in autumn 2026, how Kadıköy, Beşiktaş, Şişli and Beylikdüzü differ, where foreigners' registration is closed and how not to overpay.
Mersin Real Estate Guide: Neighborhoods, Prices and Whether to Buy in 2026
Mersin is Turkey's third city for home sales to foreigners. We look at neighborhoods, prices per square meter, rental demand, areas closed to residence permits and the pros and cons of living there.
How to Sell Property in Turkey as a Foreigner: Taxes, Documents and Transfers
What foreign owners need to know before selling an apartment in Turkey: valuation and price, listing and EİDS, documents, tax within 5 years, the land registry and moving money out.
How to Rent Out an Apartment in Turkey Long-Term: Price, Tenant, Lease and Tax
A step-by-step guide for owners: preparing the apartment and the listing, choosing a tenant, drawing up the lease, raising the rent legally and paying tax on rental income.
Moving to Turkey with Children: Schools, Kindergartens, Housing and Documents
How schools work in Turkey, whether a foreign child can attend a state school, what private and international schools cost and which home to choose for a family with kids.
Real Estate Scams in Turkey: Common Schemes and How Not to Lose Your Money
Fake listings asking for a deposit, sellers who are not the owner, double sales and "guaranteed citizenship": how to spot fraud when renting or buying a home in Turkey.
First Steps After Moving to Turkey: Tax Number, Bank, Phone and Residence Permit
What to do in your first month after moving to Turkey: tax number, local SIM and IMEI, bank account, lease, utilities, residence permit and address registration.
How to Choose an Earthquake-Safe Apartment in Turkey: What to Check Before You Buy
Year of construction, building codes, soil, inspection, the riskli yapı assessment and DASK insurance: how to judge a building's safety in Turkey before buying or renting.
New Build or Resale in Turkey: What Should a Foreign Buyer Choose in 2026
Buying from a developer or on the resale market in Turkey: VAT, installment plans, construction risks, legal protection for buyers and how to check each option.
What It Costs to Own an Apartment in Turkey in 2026: Taxes, Aidat, Insurance and Utilities
All the recurring costs of owning a home in Turkey: property tax, the valuable housing tax, DASK, aidat, utilities, and taxes when renting out or selling. With 2026 figures.
Where to Live in Turkey in 2026: Comparing Istanbul, Antalya, Alanya, Mersin, Izmir and Fethiye
Home prices and rents, climate, work, community and rules for foreigners in six popular places in Turkey. A guide to choosing a city to move to.