Residency & citizenship
Living in Alanya: what to know before you move
Climate, cost of living, healthcare, schools, transport and community — a practical guide for anyone planning to move to Alanya.
Turkey property blog
Buying, taxes, Alanya’s areas, residence permits and life by the sea — expert articles from our team.
Residency & citizenship
Turkish citizenship by property investment
The $400,000 threshold, SPK valuation, three-year no-sale rule and passport timelines — everything about citizenship through property.
Residency & citizenship
Turkish residence permit through property purchase in 2026
Who can get a short-term residence permit through property, which documents are needed, what it costs and how to renew ikamet.
Alanya areas
Oba or Cikcilli: which area to choose for living
We compare two neighbouring areas for year-round living: schools, healthcare, transport, views and apartment prices.
Alanya areas
Mahmutlar: the pros and cons of Alanya’s most popular area
Why thousands of foreigners choose Mahmutlar, what apartments and rents cost and what to know before you buy.
Alanya areas
Alanya areas guide: where to buy an apartment
The centre, Mahmutlar, Oba, Kestel, Avsallar and more: prices, beaches, infrastructure and who each area of Alanya suits.
Buying property
Tapu in Turkey: what you need to know about the title deed
The difference between kat irtifakı and kat mülkiyeti, why iskan matters and how to check a title deed for liens before you buy.
Buying property
Costs and taxes when buying property in Turkey
What buying an apartment in Alanya really costs on top of the price: title deed tax, DASK, valuation, notary and annual charges.
Buying property
How a foreigner can buy property in Turkey: a step-by-step guide
Tax number, bank account, property checks, SPK valuation and title deed transfer — every step of buying an apartment or villa in Turkey.