Real Estate Investment in Turkey: Yields, Risks, and Portfolio Fit

Market segments to compare

Residential buy-to-let in gateway cities behaves differently from holiday coastal stock or commercial units. Align horizon (5–10 years vs flip) with financing and currency exposure.

Due diligence checklist

• Rental demand drivers: universities, business districts, tourism seasonality.
• Operating costs: maintenance, management, insurance.
• Legal structure for foreign ownership and repatriation rules.

Portfolio takeaway

Diversify across city + asset type rather than concentrating in one developer launch. Quality liquidity beats glossy brochures.