Guides
Guides for living, renting & investing in Turkey
Clear, considered guidance for international clients making Turkey their home or their portfolio. From securing a residence permit to renting in Istanbul or acquiring property the right way, our guides distil what genuinely matters — written by the advisers who navigate it daily on behalf of discerning clients in Istanbul and Bodrum.
Turkey Residence Permit
How the short-term residence permit (ikamet) works for property owners and tenants, what insurance you will need, and the path towards long-term residency.
Renting in Istanbul
Lease terms, deposits, guarantor requirements and the practicalities of agency fees, tax numbers and bank accounts — plus where international residents choose to live.
Buying Property in Turkey
The tapu, valuation reports, commissions and what to budget — and how the real-estate route to citizenship by investment works, from USD 400,000 upward.