Republic of Turkey – a country of hot sun, picturesque nature and sea resorts of European quality. Today, Turkey is of interest to foreigners not only for seasonal holidays, residence and permanent residence, but also as a place to purchase liquid real estate.
Noting the rapidly growing interest of foreign investors in the housing market, the Turkish government has tightened requirements for developers to meet construction standards and deadlines for project delivery. The construction companies themselves, focusing on the wishes of buyers from abroad, strive to create residential complexes of increased comfort with the best price-quality ratio.
Abouthow houses are built in Turkey we will tell you in detail in our article.
Content of the article:
- Construction standards in Turkey
- Stages of construction of a residential complex in Turkey
- Everything is ready – come in!
- Resume
Construction standards in Turkey
Each region has its own distinctive development rules and building codes. Their implementation is strictly controlled by authorized authorities.
Basic requirements for construction companies:
- Zoning. Land in Turkey is subject to zoning, which determines the possibility of construction in a particular area. If the site is not zoned, it will not be possible to obtain a license, planning permission and build a residential complex or any other building on it. Zoning issues are controlled by municipalities.
- Integrated development. The country strictly adheres to the rule of integrated development of land plots. After acquiring the land, the developer has only two years, during which he is obliged to begin construction of the complex. The restriction is related to maintaining the prestige of the area, since after a couple of years of inactivity the site will take on an unsightly appearance. This is treated especially strictly in the resort regions of the country.
- Construction restrictions. External construction work in tourist areas is allowed from October to May, when the flow of vacationers noticeably decreases . Developers are trying to resolve all issues related to obtaining permits during the high season in order to have time to complete the main work on the construction of the building by next summer.
- Compliance with technical regulations. In addition to permitting documentation, a Genel Iskan or technical passport is issued for the residential complex. The State Commission will not issue a completion certificate if any building regulations are violated. The developer undertakes to eliminate violations within a limited period of time.
- Object delivery deadlines. Construction of houses in Turkeyby law should not exceed three years. Each stage of construction is strictly regulated. This restriction applies to both multi-apartment residential complexes and villa complexes. For violation of deadlines, serious penalties and difficulties with the implementation of new projects are provided. This is one of the main reasons why there are practically no long-term construction projects in Turkey.
Turkish construction industry in 2022 – This is a mechanism streamlined at the legislative level that encourages developers to meet the stated construction deadlines, and in some cases complete the work even earlier.
For investors from abroad, with choosing the right intermediary in the person of a real estate agency or a reliable developer, do not worry about how houses are built in Turkey and about the timely commissioning of a residential complex.
Stages of construction of a residential complex in Turkey
Turkish developers are known throughout the world for their high professionalism and quality of work performed. The main criterion for the durability and safety of a building – compliance with the phasing of construction. Let's take a closer look at how andwhat houses are built in Turkey.
The construction of residential complexes takes place in several successive stages:
1. Choosing a site for construction
A land plot for real estate construction is acquired only after agreement with the administration of the general urban development plan.
2. Design
Geological surveys and topographic surveys are carried out on the site, design documentation and a master plan are prepared, on the basis of which a construction permit is issued.
This 75 sq m 1+1 apartment is located on the second floor of a building built in 2022 in central Alanya, near Cleopatra Beach. The apartment is suitable for a residence permit and will be delivered furnished. The layout includes a living room, bedroom, one bathroom, and one balcony. The distance to the sea is 650 m, and to the city center is 450 m.
1+1
75 m²
11039
This 125 sq m, two-bedroom apartment in Mahmutlar is located on the second floor and is delivered furnished. The layout includes a living room, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and two balconies. The sea is 600 m away, and the city center is 400 m away. The property is suitable for residency and citizenship applications.
2+1
125 m²
11038
This 115 sq m two-bedroom apartment in Mahmutlar, Alanya, is located on the second floor of a building built in 2007. The layout includes a living room, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and two balconies. The apartment is unfurnished, has sea views, and is suitable for residency. The distance to the sea is 50 m, and to the city center is 300 m.
2+1
115 m²
11037
This 47 sq m one-bedroom apartment in Mahmutlar is located on the sixth floor of a building built in 2024 and is being delivered unfurnished. The layout includes a living room, one bedroom, one bathroom, and one balcony. The distance to the sea is 650 m, and to the city center is 300 m.
1+1
47 m²
11036
This 65 sq m one-bedroom apartment in the Mahmutlar district of Alanya is suitable for residency. It is located on the second floor of a building built in 2014 and is delivered furnished. It has one bedroom, a living room, one bathroom, and one balcony. The distance to the sea is 400 m, and to the city center is 200 m.
1+1
65 m²
11035
This 2+1 duplex apartment, measuring 147 sq m, is located on the fourth and fifth floors in Nizhnyaya Oba. It has two bathrooms and two balconies, and is unfurnished. The building was built in 2023. It is 550 m from the sea and 300 m from the city center. The property is suitable for citizenship applications.
2+1, Duplex
147 m²
11034
This furnished, two-story, 3+1 villa, 170 m² in size, is located in the Kargicak district on a 290 m² plot. The villa features three bathrooms and two glassed-in balconies, sea views, and a private pool. The property is suitable for citizenship applications. Built in 2008, the villa is 2,300 m from the sea and 2,000 m from the city center.
3+1
170 m²
11033
This 1+1 apartment, 55 m², in the Avsallar district is located on the fourth floor of a building built in June 2024. It has one bathroom and one balcony and is unfurnished. The distance to the sea is 950 m, and the district center is 750 m.
1+1
55 m²
11032
This 110 sq m two-bedroom apartment is located in the Tosmur district, on the third floor of a nine-story building built in 2008. It is furnished and features two bathrooms and three balconies. It is 300 m from the sea and 150 m from the city center. Citizenship and residency are available.
2+1
110 m²
11031
This 1+1 apartment is 50 m² in the Mahmutlar district. This furnished apartment features one bathroom and a glassed-in balcony. It is located on the second floor of a four-story building built in 2022. The sea is 350 m away, and the city center is 100 m away.
1+1
50 m²
11030
This 1+1 apartment is 50 sq m and is located on the sixth floor and features one bathroom and a balcony. It is offered unfurnished. The building was built in 2023.
1+1
50 m²
11029
This 1+1 apartment, 55 m², is located on the seventh floor of Block B in Mahmutlar. The building was built in 2021. The apartment is delivered furnished and features one bathroom and a glassed-in balcony. It is 550 m from the sea and 350 m from the city center.
1+1
55 m²
11028
This 110 sq m apartment in the Oba district is located on the third floor of a building built in 2010. It has one bathroom and two balconies and is delivered furnished. It is 250 m from the sea and 100 m from the city center. Citizenship is available.
2+1
110 m²
11027
This 115 sq m two-bedroom apartment is located on the first floor, which is considered the second floor in height, and is offered unfurnished. The apartment has two bathrooms and two balconies. The building was built in 2017; it is 200 m from the sea and 300 m from the city center. The property will be eligible for citizenship in six months.
2+1
115 m²
11026
This 104 sq m, 2+1 apartment in the Oba district features two bedrooms and a living room, two bathrooms, and two balconies. The apartment is located on the third floor of a four-story building built in 2025 and is being delivered unfurnished. Citizenship and short-term rental options are available.
2+1, Duplex
104 m²
11025
This 4+1 villa, measuring 250 m², is located in the Kestel district on a 400 m² plot. It occupies the first, second, and third floors and is delivered furnished. It has three bathrooms and three balconies. Built in 2005, it is 500 m from the sea and 300 m from the city center. This property offers citizenship eligibility.
4+1
250 m²
11024
This 1+1 apartment, 50 m², is located on the third floor in the Avsallar district and is offered unfurnished. It has one bathroom and one balcony. The building was built in 2025, and an occupancy permit has been obtained. The distance to the sea is 1,200 m, and the city center is 1,000 m.
1+1
50 m²
11023
This 60 sq m one-bedroom apartment in Mahmutlar is located on the ground floor and is delivered furnished. It has one bathroom and one balcony. The building was built in 2015; it is 300 m from the sea and 200 m from the city center.
1+1
60 m²
11022
This 1+1 apartment, 50 m², is located on the third floor of a building built in 2025 in the Mahmutlar district. The apartment has one bathroom and one balcony; furniture is not included. The sea is 400 m away, and the city center is 500 m away.
1+1
50 m²
11021
This 1+1 apartment, 45 m², is located on the ninth floor in the Mahmutlar district. It has one bathroom and one balcony. It is unfurnished. The building was built in June 2025. The distance to the sea is 2,500 m, and the city center is 2,000 m.
1+1
45 m²
11020
3. Zero cycle
This stage is called the “pit stage”, during which a number of works are carried out. Namely:
- a fence is installed around the construction site;
- the area is cleared and leveled;
- the axes of the building are broken and the cast-offs are secured;
- a foundation pit is being prepared;
- trenches for utility networks are being constructed;
- the foundation is being poured.
The type of foundation depends on the terrain, seismic activity of the region and load. Geological exploration of the soil is carried out in advance.
4. Construction of a building
Tasks of contractors:
- construction of a monolithic frame, external walls and internal partitions;
- roof installation;
- installation of double-glazed windows;
- communications supply to a residential complex or villa;
- finishing the interior and facade of the building;
- improvement of the local area and internal infrastructure.
5. Testing and commissioning
As we have already mentioned, after completion of construction work, the building must be inspected by a special expert commission. If everything is in order, a technical passport is issued and the residential complex is put into operation.
Today, tens of thousands of residential properties are being built in the Republic of Turkey, built according to the latest standards and technical standards.
Standards of quality and reliability of Turkish real estate:
- Spacious rooms and large terraces with ceramic or marble flooring, no central heating and additional insulation of walls and floors are due to favorable climatic conditions.
- Construction technologies in Turkeydepend on the increased likelihood of earthquakes. Most of the territories are located in the zone of tectonic faults. Earthquakes are not uncommon here, so the property is insured against natural disasters, and special technologies are used in construction to increase the seismic resistance of the building. For example, monolithic reinforced concrete frames that are resistant to vibrations of the earth's crust. Brick and panel houses are prohibited in most Turkish provinces.
- At the legislative level, the construction and use of apartments with an area of less than 28.5 m2 is prohibited.
- The “studio” layout, where the kitchen, bedroom and living room are combined, is prohibited. In the layout, developers are required to provide a separate bedroom and living room, which can be combined with a kitchen.
- In the south of Turkey, the construction of wooden buildings on a reinforced concrete frame is allowed. The use of bricks is permitted only for non-load-bearing walls, partitions, and decoration. The quality of concrete and pouring is strictly controlled.
- Houses by the sea, as a rule, are built on a foundation of lattice or solid concrete slabs. For multi-apartment residential complexes, pile foundation and monolithic reinforced concrete frame technologies are used. Common building materials in Turkey – these are foam concrete blocks, hollow bricks.
- Conscientious developers think in advance about effective ventilation and air conditioning systems and high-quality waterproofing. This is important because it allows you to maintain a healthy indoor microclimate and prevent the development of fungus and mold on the walls.
To comply with all quality standards, the leading developers in Turkey employ professional engineers and architects. Construction companies are responsible to the state for the performance of work by contractors.
Everything is ready – come in!
Turkish apartments are rented fully finished, that is, completely ready to move in.
Finishingapartment finishing in Turkey from the developer – this is:
- Walls with good sound and waterproofing, coated with high-quality water-based paint. Neutral light shades are chosen for the coating so that the owner has the opportunity to easily change the color design of the room.
- Good flooring – from marble, granite, laminate, parquet, ceramic tiles.
- Stretch ceilings with built-in lighting.
- Double-glazed windows on the windows.
- Fully finished terrace and bathrooms. Drainage is provided on the balconies. The bathrooms have good plumbing, a water heater, and a shower.
- Kitchen with kitchen set.
- High-quality entrance and interior doors.
- Terminals for connection or already installed air conditioners in each room.
- Intercom with video surveillance.
- Electrical wiring with sockets and switches.
When purchasing at the start of construction, you can order an individual design from the developer, arranging the apartment for yourself.
Some construction companies completely prepare the property for occupancy, right down to the installation of household appliances and furniture. The owner does not need to buy anything additional for the house and can move in immediately after receiving the TAPU.
Summary
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This 75 sq m 1+1 apartment is located on the second floor of a building built in 2022 in central Alanya, near Cleopatra Beach. The apartment is suitable for a residence permit and will be delivered furnished. The layout includes a living room, bedroom, one bathroom, and one balcony. The distance to the sea is 650 m, and to the city center is 450 m.
1+1
75 m²
11039
This 125 sq m, two-bedroom apartment in Mahmutlar is located on the second floor and is delivered furnished. The layout includes a living room, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and two balconies. The sea is 600 m away, and the city center is 400 m away. The property is suitable for residency and citizenship applications.
2+1
125 m²
11038
This 115 sq m two-bedroom apartment in Mahmutlar, Alanya, is located on the second floor of a building built in 2007. The layout includes a living room, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and two balconies. The apartment is unfurnished, has sea views, and is suitable for residency. The distance to the sea is 50 m, and to the city center is 300 m.
2+1
115 m²
11037
This 47 sq m one-bedroom apartment in Mahmutlar is located on the sixth floor of a building built in 2024 and is being delivered unfurnished. The layout includes a living room, one bedroom, one bathroom, and one balcony. The distance to the sea is 650 m, and to the city center is 300 m.
1+1
47 m²
11036
This 65 sq m one-bedroom apartment in the Mahmutlar district of Alanya is suitable for residency. It is located on the second floor of a building built in 2014 and is delivered furnished. It has one bedroom, a living room, one bathroom, and one balcony. The distance to the sea is 400 m, and to the city center is 200 m.
1+1
65 m²
11035
This 2+1 duplex apartment, measuring 147 sq m, is located on the fourth and fifth floors in Nizhnyaya Oba. It has two bathrooms and two balconies, and is unfurnished. The building was built in 2023. It is 550 m from the sea and 300 m from the city center. The property is suitable for citizenship applications.
2+1, Duplex
147 m²
11034
This furnished, two-story, 3+1 villa, 170 m² in size, is located in the Kargicak district on a 290 m² plot. The villa features three bathrooms and two glassed-in balconies, sea views, and a private pool. The property is suitable for citizenship applications. Built in 2008, the villa is 2,300 m from the sea and 2,000 m from the city center.
3+1
170 m²
11033
This 1+1 apartment, 55 m², in the Avsallar district is located on the fourth floor of a building built in June 2024. It has one bathroom and one balcony and is unfurnished. The distance to the sea is 950 m, and the district center is 750 m.
1+1
55 m²
11032
This 110 sq m two-bedroom apartment is located in the Tosmur district, on the third floor of a nine-story building built in 2008. It is furnished and features two bathrooms and three balconies. It is 300 m from the sea and 150 m from the city center. Citizenship and residency are available.
2+1
110 m²
11031
This 1+1 apartment is 50 m² in the Mahmutlar district. This furnished apartment features one bathroom and a glassed-in balcony. It is located on the second floor of a four-story building built in 2022. The sea is 350 m away, and the city center is 100 m away.
1+1
50 m²
11030
This 1+1 apartment is 50 sq m and is located on the sixth floor and features one bathroom and a balcony. It is offered unfurnished. The building was built in 2023.
1+1
50 m²
11029
This 1+1 apartment, 55 m², is located on the seventh floor of Block B in Mahmutlar. The building was built in 2021. The apartment is delivered furnished and features one bathroom and a glassed-in balcony. It is 550 m from the sea and 350 m from the city center.
1+1
55 m²
11028
This 110 sq m apartment in the Oba district is located on the third floor of a building built in 2010. It has one bathroom and two balconies and is delivered furnished. It is 250 m from the sea and 100 m from the city center. Citizenship is available.
2+1
110 m²
11027
This 115 sq m two-bedroom apartment is located on the first floor, which is considered the second floor in height, and is offered unfurnished. The apartment has two bathrooms and two balconies. The building was built in 2017; it is 200 m from the sea and 300 m from the city center. The property will be eligible for citizenship in six months.
2+1
115 m²
11026
This 104 sq m, 2+1 apartment in the Oba district features two bedrooms and a living room, two bathrooms, and two balconies. The apartment is located on the third floor of a four-story building built in 2025 and is being delivered unfurnished. Citizenship and short-term rental options are available.
2+1, Duplex
104 m²
11025
This 4+1 villa, measuring 250 m², is located in the Kestel district on a 400 m² plot. It occupies the first, second, and third floors and is delivered furnished. It has three bathrooms and three balconies. Built in 2005, it is 500 m from the sea and 300 m from the city center. This property offers citizenship eligibility.
4+1
250 m²
11024
This 1+1 apartment, 50 m², is located on the third floor in the Avsallar district and is offered unfurnished. It has one bathroom and one balcony. The building was built in 2025, and an occupancy permit has been obtained. The distance to the sea is 1,200 m, and the city center is 1,000 m.
1+1
50 m²
11023
This 60 sq m one-bedroom apartment in Mahmutlar is located on the ground floor and is delivered furnished. It has one bathroom and one balcony. The building was built in 2015; it is 300 m from the sea and 200 m from the city center.
1+1
60 m²
11022
This 1+1 apartment, 50 m², is located on the third floor of a building built in 2025 in the Mahmutlar district. The apartment has one bathroom and one balcony; furniture is not included. The sea is 400 m away, and the city center is 500 m away.
1+1
50 m²
11021
This 1+1 apartment, 45 m², is located on the ninth floor in the Mahmutlar district. It has one bathroom and one balcony. It is unfurnished. The building was built in June 2025. The distance to the sea is 2,500 m, and the city center is 2,000 m.
1+1
45 m²
11020
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