Cryptocurrency — This is electronic money that is used today to carry out almost any financial transaction: from buying clothes or equipment to purchasing property. According to official data, there are already about 2,000 different cryptocurrencies, the most popular of which are Bitcoin, Ripple, Litecoin, Bitcoin Gold, Stellar, Ethereum and other tokens.
An attempt to purchase real estate with virtual currency was first made back in 2013 in Canada. And today buying an apartment in Turkey, a villa in Europe or a penthouse in London for bitcoins has already become the norm. Moreover, payment in crypto is accepted not only by individuals, but also by large corporations.
The appearance of cryptocurrencies on the global financial market — These are great prospects and new opportunities for real estate investors. In the Republic of Turkey, many real estate companies and developers are already adapting to new investment realities and are ready, at the request of clients, to carry out purchase and sale transactions using cryptocurrency.
We will tell you how to buy real estate with cryptocurrency in Turkey and what are the advantages of electronic money in our latest review.
Content of the article:
- In which countries can you buy real estate for cryptocurrency
- What real estate can you buy in Turkey for crypto
- Stages of buying real estate for cryptocurrency
- Selecting an object
- Negotiations on the terms of a purchase and sale transaction and method of payment
- Payment with cryptocurrency
- Money exchange
- The seller receives real money and re-registers the TAPU
- Pros and cons of buying real estate in Turkey for crypto
In which countries can you buy real estate with cryptocurrency
Forward-thinking investors are interested in the question: in which countries can you buy real estate with cryptocurrency?
Currently, many states still prohibit or do not officially allow the use of virtual money. For example, such bans apply in China, Egypt, Morocco, Algeria and other countries.
Nevertheless, there are enough countries in the world where governments are loyal to the purchase of real estate for cryptocurrency.
The most popular of them:
- Malta;
- Thailand;
- Salvador;
- Singapore;
- Germany;
- Georgia;
- Montenegro;
- Canada;
- Portugal;
- Republic of Turkey;
- United Arab Emirates;
- Salvador and others
Thailand — one of the first powers to legalize crypto. The national cryptocurrency market of the UAE is actively gaining momentum today and allows you to conduct a successful business. In Germany, all transactions with crypto are legalized, so you can buy a home by making a transfer from the buyer’s crypto wallet to the seller’s crypto wallet. In Turkey, according to statistics, more than 8,000,000 local citizens use digital currencies, and due to the devaluation of the Turkish lira, the number of virtual money holders is growing. Against this background, many real estate agencies accept crypto payments. In addition, using tokens, buyers can still obtain a Turkish residence permit and citizenship by investment.
What kind of real estate can you buy in Turkey for crypto
It should be noted that back in 2021, the Turkish government launched a pilot project, the purpose of which is — creation of an electronic currency based on the Central Bank. The cryptocurrency is called Central Bank Digital Currency or CBDC. As for legislation, at the moment most laws regarding the regulation of the movement of virtual money and assets, the work of blockchain technologies are under development. The state has not officially confirmed the status of crypto as legal tender. However, mutual settlements with bitcoins and other tokens are not prohibited in the Republic of Turkey.
In Turkey, you can purchase any real estate with cryptocurrency:
- apartments in ultra-modern residential complexes with developed internal infrastructure;
- detached houses;
- status villas, penthouses;
- ancient mansions;
- real estate for commercial purposes for offices, restaurants, hairdressers, SPA centers and much more;
- land plots for construction or agriculture.
This furnished 1+1 apartment, 55 m², is located in Verkhnyaya Oba, on the first floor, which is the same height as the second floor. It has one bedroom, a living room, one bathroom, and one balcony. The building was built in 2023. The distance to the sea is 1,500 m, and to the city center is 500 m.
1+1
55 m²
11151
This 115 sq m two-bedroom apartment in Mahmutlar is offered furnished and comes with a residence permit. The layout includes a living room, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and two balconies. The apartment is on the first floor, which is the same height as the second floor. The building was built in 2009. The distance to the sea is 700 m, and to the city center is 500 m.
2+1
115 m²
11150
This 90 sq m one-bedroom apartment in Cikcilli is located on the ground floor, on the garden level, and is delivered furnished. It has two bathrooms and a balcony. The building, built in 2007, is 1000 m from the sea and 300 m from the city center.
1+1
75 m²
11149
This furnished 1+1 apartment, 52 m², is located on the third floor of a building built in 2024 in the Kargicak district. The layout includes a bedroom, a living room, one bathroom, and a balcony. The distance to the sea is 200 m, and to the city center is 300 m.
1+1
52 m²
11148
This furnished 45 sq m one-bedroom apartment is located on the second floor of a building built in 2004 in the Saray district of Alanya, near Cleopatra Beach. It features one balcony and one bathroom. The distance to the sea is 500 m, and to the city center is 200 m.
1+1
45 m²
11146
This 60 sq m one-bedroom apartment in the Avsallar district of Alanya is located on the ninth floor of a building built in 2025 and is delivered furnished. The layout includes a living room, one bedroom, one bathroom, and one balcony. The distance to the sea is 1,200 m, and to the city center is 800 m.
1+1
60 m²
11145
This 154 sq m three-bedroom apartment in Nizhnyaya Oba is located on the second floor of a building built in 2019 and is being delivered furnished. The layout includes three bedrooms, a living room, a separate kitchen, two bathrooms, and a balcony. Underfloor heating is provided. The sea is 800 m away, and the city center is 450 m away. The apartment is suitable for residency and citizenship applications. Ownership is registered with a single document, and an expert appraisal report is available.
3+1
154 m²
11144
This furnished 85 sq m two-bedroom apartment is located on the fourth floor of a building built in 2023 in central Alanya, near Cleopatra Beach. It features two bedrooms, a living room, one bathroom, and one balcony. The distance to the sea is 400 m, and to the city center is 250 m.
2+1
85 m²
11143
This unfurnished 1+1 apartment, 50 m², is located on the sixth floor of a building built in 2023 in the Avsallar district. The layout includes a living room, one bedroom, one bathroom, and one balcony. The distance to the sea is 1,500 m, and to the city center is 2,000 m.
1+1
50 m²
11142
This 70 sq m two-bedroom apartment in the Oba district of Alanya is located on the second floor of a building built in 2022. It features one balcony and one bathroom, and is unfurnished. The sea is 800 m away, and the city center is 150 m away. The property is registered as an office in the title deed; residency and citizenship are available.
2+1
70 m²
11141
This 45 sq m one-bedroom apartment in the Kestel district of Alanya is located on the third floor of a building built in 2024 and is delivered furnished. The layout includes a living room, one bedroom, one bathroom, and one balcony. The distance to the sea is 700 m, and to the city center is 400 m.
1+1
45 m²
11140
This 50 m² one-bedroom apartment in the Mahmutlar district of Alanya is located on the third floor of a building built in 2024. It features one balcony and one bathroom. It is unfurnished. The distance to the sea is 1,500 m, and to the city center is 150 m.
1+1
50 m²
11139
This 110 sq m two-bedroom apartment in the Oba district of Alanya is located on the third floor of a building built in 2017. The layout includes two bedrooms, a living room, one balcony, one bathroom, and two toilets. The apartment is delivered unfurnished and is suitable for residency and citizenship applications. The distance to the sea is 1000 m, and to the city center is 150 m.
2+1
110 m²
11138
This 105 sq m two-bedroom apartment in the Tosmur district of Alanya is located on the sixth floor of a building built in 2010 and is being delivered unfurnished. The layout includes two bedrooms, a living room, two balconies, and two bathrooms. The sea is 550 m away, and the city center is 150 m away. The apartment is suitable for residency and citizenship applications.
2+1
105 m²
11137
This 1+1 apartment, 50 m², in the Mahmutlar district is located on the fourth floor of a building built in 2022. It is delivered furnished and is suitable for residence permit applications. The apartment has one bedroom, a living room, one bathroom, and a balcony. The distance to the sea is 1,500 m, and to the city center is 1,200 m.
1+1
50 m²
11136
This three-story, 220 m², 3+1 villa in Kargicak is delivered furnished and suitable for residence permit applications. It features a living room, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a balcony, a terrace, and a veranda. Built in 2021, the villa is located 2,500 m from the sea and 1,500 m from the city center.
3+1
220 m²
11135
In the Kızlarpınarı district, near Cleopatra Beach, there are single-level 1+1 and 2+1 apartments, 2+1 and 4+1 garden duplexes, and 3+1 penthouses. The properties range in size from 65 to 501 sq m and are located on the first through fourth floors. The properties are delivered unfurnished and feature sea views. The complex was built in 2026. The sea is 600 m away, and the city center is 250 m away. The properties are suitable for residency and citizenship applications, and short-term rentals are available.
1+1, 2+1, 3+1, 4+1, Duplex, Penthouse
65-501 m²
11134
This 85 sq m two-bedroom apartment is located on the fourth floor of a building built in 2024 in the Güllerpınarı district of central Alanya. The layout includes two bedrooms, a living room, one balcony, and one bathroom. The apartment is delivered unfurnished and is suitable for residency and citizenship applications. It is 200 m from the sea and 50 m from the city center.
2+1
85 m²
11133
from 190 000 €
These 1+1, 2+1, and 3+1 apartments, ranging from 73 to 176 sq m, are located on the eleventh floor of the Veliefendi neighborhood in Istanbul's Zeytinburnu district. They are offered unfurnished, featuring high ceilings, spacious, bright spaces, smart home technology, and views of Çırpıcı Park. Completion is scheduled for 2028. The sea is 2,000 m away, and the city center is 1,000 m away. These apartments are eligible for residency and citizenship.
1+1, 2+1, 3+1
73-176 m²
11132
396 000 €
Single-level apartments with layouts of 1+1, 2+1, 3+1, 4+1, and 5+1, ranging from 68 to 287 sq m, are available for sale. They are located on the thirteenth floor and are delivered unfurnished. The complex is located in the Seyitnizam neighborhood of the Zeytinburnu district of Istanbul, and construction was completed in 2026. The sea is 2,500 m away, and the city center is 1,000 m away. The apartments are eligible for residency and citizenship, and short-term rentals are available.
1+1, 2+1, 3+1, 4+1, 5+1
68-287 m²
11131
Stages of buying real estate with cryptocurrency
Buying an apartment with cryptocurrency in Turkey is quite simple. By and large, the procedure is no different from purchasing a home with fiat money. The main difference is that before the TAPU is reissued, the investor needs to send tokens to the account of a real estate agency, which will exchange them for national currency.
Let's take a closer look at the stages of purchasing housing in Turkey using electronic money:
Selecting an object
The housing market of the Republic of Turkey offers investors from abroad a huge selection of properties with any characteristics. Among the presented options, each buyer will be able to choose the one most suitable for their investment goals and budget.
Negotiations on the terms of the purchase and sale transaction and method of payment
If you purchase real estate with the support of a real estate company, it is not at all necessary to inform the seller about the use of virtual money for payment. The thing is that in the end the seller will receive real currency in his hands, since the real estate agency will convert the crypto using its crypto wallet.
Payment with cryptocurrency
After the buyer communicates his desire to purchase an apartment in Turkey for bitcoins or other cryptocurrencies, agency employees will request documents to identify the client. Once the data has been confirmed, you will be able to transfer tokens from your crypto wallet to the company’s crypto wallet on one of the popular international digital Internet platforms.
Note: most often in Turkey, when carrying out a purchase and sale transaction, the following types of crypt are used in the following percentage ratio:
- Bitcoin — 60%;
- USDT/USDC — 20%;
- Ethereum — 10%.
Money exchange
As soon as the funds fall into the account, agency staff will convert the transferred virtual currency units into fiat money in accordance with the market price. The date of the procedure and the exchange rate are agreed upon with the buyer in advance.
Receipt of real money by the seller and re-registration of TAPU
After all financial transactions have been completed and the seller has received the agreed amount for the object, the procedure for issuing a certificate of ownership for the new owner begins. On the appointed day, both parties to the transaction, together with a translator and a representative of the real estate company, meet at the Cadastral Chamber, where the signing of the main documents and the re-registration of TAPU takes place. After receiving a Turkish title, you become the full owner of Turkish real estate.
Pros and cons of buying real estate in Turkey with crypto
Buying a home in Turkey with cryptocurrency has a number of advantages and features.
Advantages:
- Protection of funds from devaluation if the financial market collapses. Over the years, real estate has remained one of the most reliable assets. At the same time, the rate of tokens does not depend on political and financial crises in countries and is not tied to fluctuations in world currencies.
- Simplicity and speed of operation. A purchase and sale transaction does not imply the transfer of funds from one bank to another, which means the procedure goes very quickly. In addition, when purchasing Turkish apartments for crypto, the buyer will need fewer documents than in a regular transaction.
- The ability to easily withdraw the required amount abroad. Electronic money — a decentralized currency, that is, it is not controlled by anyone. Therefore, owners of virtual wallets can credit and transfer any amount necessary to purchase property abroad, in contrast to customs restrictions when crossing the border with cash or bureaucratic delays when transferring funds through a bank.
- High confidentiality. The parties to the transaction remain hidden from banking institutions and government control authorities, since the cryptocurrency market is completely independent.
- Cost minimization. The interest rate for the transfer and conversion of funds is minimal compared to traditional SWIFT transfers.
Disadvantages of purchasing real estate in Turkey with crypto:
- High volatility. Investors should also take into account the fact that the exchange rate of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, despite the rapid growth in popularity, is quite unstable. It is important to approach the purchase procedure wisely so as not to pay more for an apartment than you planned.
- Search for a seller. Not all private sellers are yet ready to sell their property for tokens. Nevertheless, more and more real estate agencies provide their services to everyone who wants to buy apartments for cryptocurrency, and the number of such companies is increasing.
If you want to purchase an apartment in Turkey for electronic money, contact the Point Property agency. We follow all modern trends in the world market and give our clients the opportunity to use electronic money to purchase Turkish property.
This furnished 1+1 apartment, 55 m², is located in Verkhnyaya Oba, on the first floor, which is the same height as the second floor. It has one bedroom, a living room, one bathroom, and one balcony. The building was built in 2023. The distance to the sea is 1,500 m, and to the city center is 500 m.
1+1
55 m²
11151
This 115 sq m two-bedroom apartment in Mahmutlar is offered furnished and comes with a residence permit. The layout includes a living room, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and two balconies. The apartment is on the first floor, which is the same height as the second floor. The building was built in 2009. The distance to the sea is 700 m, and to the city center is 500 m.
2+1
115 m²
11150
This 90 sq m one-bedroom apartment in Cikcilli is located on the ground floor, on the garden level, and is delivered furnished. It has two bathrooms and a balcony. The building, built in 2007, is 1000 m from the sea and 300 m from the city center.
1+1
75 m²
11149
This furnished 1+1 apartment, 52 m², is located on the third floor of a building built in 2024 in the Kargicak district. The layout includes a bedroom, a living room, one bathroom, and a balcony. The distance to the sea is 200 m, and to the city center is 300 m.
1+1
52 m²
11148
This furnished 45 sq m one-bedroom apartment is located on the second floor of a building built in 2004 in the Saray district of Alanya, near Cleopatra Beach. It features one balcony and one bathroom. The distance to the sea is 500 m, and to the city center is 200 m.
1+1
45 m²
11146
This 60 sq m one-bedroom apartment in the Avsallar district of Alanya is located on the ninth floor of a building built in 2025 and is delivered furnished. The layout includes a living room, one bedroom, one bathroom, and one balcony. The distance to the sea is 1,200 m, and to the city center is 800 m.
1+1
60 m²
11145
This 154 sq m three-bedroom apartment in Nizhnyaya Oba is located on the second floor of a building built in 2019 and is being delivered furnished. The layout includes three bedrooms, a living room, a separate kitchen, two bathrooms, and a balcony. Underfloor heating is provided. The sea is 800 m away, and the city center is 450 m away. The apartment is suitable for residency and citizenship applications. Ownership is registered with a single document, and an expert appraisal report is available.
3+1
154 m²
11144
This furnished 85 sq m two-bedroom apartment is located on the fourth floor of a building built in 2023 in central Alanya, near Cleopatra Beach. It features two bedrooms, a living room, one bathroom, and one balcony. The distance to the sea is 400 m, and to the city center is 250 m.
2+1
85 m²
11143
This unfurnished 1+1 apartment, 50 m², is located on the sixth floor of a building built in 2023 in the Avsallar district. The layout includes a living room, one bedroom, one bathroom, and one balcony. The distance to the sea is 1,500 m, and to the city center is 2,000 m.
1+1
50 m²
11142
This 70 sq m two-bedroom apartment in the Oba district of Alanya is located on the second floor of a building built in 2022. It features one balcony and one bathroom, and is unfurnished. The sea is 800 m away, and the city center is 150 m away. The property is registered as an office in the title deed; residency and citizenship are available.
2+1
70 m²
11141
This 45 sq m one-bedroom apartment in the Kestel district of Alanya is located on the third floor of a building built in 2024 and is delivered furnished. The layout includes a living room, one bedroom, one bathroom, and one balcony. The distance to the sea is 700 m, and to the city center is 400 m.
1+1
45 m²
11140
This 50 m² one-bedroom apartment in the Mahmutlar district of Alanya is located on the third floor of a building built in 2024. It features one balcony and one bathroom. It is unfurnished. The distance to the sea is 1,500 m, and to the city center is 150 m.
1+1
50 m²
11139
This 110 sq m two-bedroom apartment in the Oba district of Alanya is located on the third floor of a building built in 2017. The layout includes two bedrooms, a living room, one balcony, one bathroom, and two toilets. The apartment is delivered unfurnished and is suitable for residency and citizenship applications. The distance to the sea is 1000 m, and to the city center is 150 m.
2+1
110 m²
11138
This 105 sq m two-bedroom apartment in the Tosmur district of Alanya is located on the sixth floor of a building built in 2010 and is being delivered unfurnished. The layout includes two bedrooms, a living room, two balconies, and two bathrooms. The sea is 550 m away, and the city center is 150 m away. The apartment is suitable for residency and citizenship applications.
2+1
105 m²
11137
This 1+1 apartment, 50 m², in the Mahmutlar district is located on the fourth floor of a building built in 2022. It is delivered furnished and is suitable for residence permit applications. The apartment has one bedroom, a living room, one bathroom, and a balcony. The distance to the sea is 1,500 m, and to the city center is 1,200 m.
1+1
50 m²
11136
This three-story, 220 m², 3+1 villa in Kargicak is delivered furnished and suitable for residence permit applications. It features a living room, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a balcony, a terrace, and a veranda. Built in 2021, the villa is located 2,500 m from the sea and 1,500 m from the city center.
3+1
220 m²
11135
In the Kızlarpınarı district, near Cleopatra Beach, there are single-level 1+1 and 2+1 apartments, 2+1 and 4+1 garden duplexes, and 3+1 penthouses. The properties range in size from 65 to 501 sq m and are located on the first through fourth floors. The properties are delivered unfurnished and feature sea views. The complex was built in 2026. The sea is 600 m away, and the city center is 250 m away. The properties are suitable for residency and citizenship applications, and short-term rentals are available.
1+1, 2+1, 3+1, 4+1, Duplex, Penthouse
65-501 m²
11134
This 85 sq m two-bedroom apartment is located on the fourth floor of a building built in 2024 in the Güllerpınarı district of central Alanya. The layout includes two bedrooms, a living room, one balcony, and one bathroom. The apartment is delivered unfurnished and is suitable for residency and citizenship applications. It is 200 m from the sea and 50 m from the city center.
2+1
85 m²
11133
from 190 000 €
These 1+1, 2+1, and 3+1 apartments, ranging from 73 to 176 sq m, are located on the eleventh floor of the Veliefendi neighborhood in Istanbul's Zeytinburnu district. They are offered unfurnished, featuring high ceilings, spacious, bright spaces, smart home technology, and views of Çırpıcı Park. Completion is scheduled for 2028. The sea is 2,000 m away, and the city center is 1,000 m away. These apartments are eligible for residency and citizenship.
1+1, 2+1, 3+1
73-176 m²
11132
396 000 €
Single-level apartments with layouts of 1+1, 2+1, 3+1, 4+1, and 5+1, ranging from 68 to 287 sq m, are available for sale. They are located on the thirteenth floor and are delivered unfurnished. The complex is located in the Seyitnizam neighborhood of the Zeytinburnu district of Istanbul, and construction was completed in 2026. The sea is 2,500 m away, and the city center is 1,000 m away. The apartments are eligible for residency and citizenship, and short-term rentals are available.
1+1, 2+1, 3+1, 4+1, 5+1
68-287 m²
11131
These materials have been prepared for informational purposes and are not of a commercial nature.
Point Property — is a certified real estate agency that specializes in providing a full range of real estate services for residential and commercial real estate transactions in Turkey. Our company takes care of all the organizational aspects of a real estate transaction: searching for an object, organizing a sightseeing tour, assistance in collecting documents and checking the legal purity of documentation, support in re-registration of ownership. In addition, we provide our customers with a wide range of after-sales services.
