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Notes on buying in Antalya
Practical notes on buying, owning and living in Antalya.
Tourists in Antalya in 2026: January–August Figures and Housing Demand
More than 11 million foreign tourists visited Antalya from January to August 2026, 5.8 per cent fewer than a year earlier. We look cautiously at the link with housing.
Antalya Airport Passengers in August 2026 and the Regional Economy
According to DHMİ, Antalya Airport handled 5.89 million passengers in August 2026 and 25.1 million from January to August. What the numbers mean for the regional economy and housing.
Home Sales to Foreigners, August 2026: Antalya Second After Istanbul
TÜİK reports 1,938 homes sold to foreigners in August 2026, with Antalya second on 599 behind Istanbul. January–August sales to foreigners fell 6.3 per cent.
TÜİK July 2026 Housing Sales: Mortgage Sales Rose, Total Sales Fell
TÜİK data released on 13 August 2026 show 123,603 homes sold in July; mortgage-backed sales rose 23.7 per cent while total sales fell 17 per cent year on year.
New Rule at the Land Registry: From 5 September 2026 the DASK Policy No Longer Passes to the Buyer
SEDDK's amendment published in the Official Gazette on 21 August 2026 took effect on 5 September: in a home sale the ZDS policy ends at registration and the buyer's own policy is checked.
October 2026 Rent Increase Ceiling of 31.49%: TurkStat Data and the Current Rules
According to TurkStat's data of 5 October 2026, the maximum increase for residential rents renewed in October is 31.49 per cent. How is it worked out?
Antalya Airport Expansion in 2026: What It Means for Altınova and Aksu
Antalya Airport's terminals have grown and capacity is up to 82 million passengers. What is still under way, and what it means nearby.
Antalya Transport Investments 2026: Where Does the Konyaaltı–Varsak Rail Project Stand?
During 2026 municipal statements and press reports described approval, tender and financing steps for the Konyaaltı–Varsak rail line. A summary for home hunters.
Urban Transformation Figures, August 2026: 2.38 Million Units Completed in Türkiye
According to Minister Kurum's post of 16 August 2026, 2.76 million independent units are in the transformation programme across 81 provinces. What can a buyer take from it?
CBRT September 2026 Rate Decision: Policy Rate Held at 37%, What It Means for Mortgages
The CBRT held its policy rate at 37 per cent on 10 September 2026. What do the statement and meeting summary say about the housing loan market?