Where Do Foreigners Buy the Most Homes in Türkiye? (September 2026)

According to data published by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK/TurkStat) on 16 October 2026, foreigners bought 2,167 homes in Türkiye in September 2026 – up 9.9% on the same month last year. Istanbul and Antalya again led foreign purchases. Here is a summary of the September figures, the leading cities and nationalities, and what it means for buyers.

Key figures for September 2026

• Total home sales in Türkiye: 142,390 (down 9.3% year on year)
• Sales to foreigners: 2,167 (up 9.9%), 1.5% of all sales
• January–September 2026 sales to foreigners: 15,308 (down 4.3% on the same period last year)
• First-hand sales up 3.9% to 51,519; second-hand sales down 15.3% to 90,871

While the overall market slowed, foreign purchases rose in September. Over the first nine months, foreign demand is slightly below last year.

Where do foreigners buy the most homes?

Provinces with the most sales to foreigners in September 2026:

1. Istanbul – 817
2. Antalya (including Alanya) – 664
3. Mersin – 155
4. Ankara – 106

Istanbul and Antalya together account for more than two thirds of all sales to foreigners. Istanbul stands out for city life, jobs and liquidity; Antalya for the coast, climate and holiday use. Mersin is drawing more attention thanks to lower prices, especially along Erdemli and Mezitli.

Which nationalities are buying?

The top foreign buyers in September were citizens of:

1. Russia – 388
2. Iraq – 166
3. Germany – 162
4. Ukraine – 158

Germany ranks third: buyers from Germany mainly look for holiday homes, retirement homes or rental property on the Mediterranean and Aegean coasts. Note that TÜİK only counts foreign nationals; purchases by dual citizens holding a Turkish passport are not included.

What does this mean for buyers?

A weaker overall market gives buyers more room to negotiate in some areas. At the same time, continued foreign demand in Istanbul and Antalya shows that well-located homes with a clean title deed and habitation certificate keep their appeal. Before buying:

• check whether the neighbourhood is still open to residence permits for foreigners,
• budget for the valuation report required for foreign buyers and the purchase costs (including the 4% title deed fee),
• if you plan to apply for citizenship or a residence permit, confirm the current minimum values before you buy.

Examples from our portfolio

Browse current listings in the most popular cities: property in Istanbul, property in Antalya, Alanya and Mersin. All listings: property for sale in Türkiye.

Source: TÜİK, House and Workplace Sales Statistics, September 2026 (16 October 2026). Province and nationality rankings compiled from TÜİK data.