SimplyTR Journal

Buying a $400,000 property does not automatically qualify you for citizenship. Learn what to check in the valuation, TTB, bank payments and family applications.

Foreign buyers bought 9.9% more homes in Turkey in September, while total sales fell. See the main figures and what to check before buying in Istanbul, Antalya or Bodrum.

Can GYO shares qualify for Turkish citizenship in Turkey? This guide explains the difference between direct property ownership, GYO shares, KAP valuations, WebTapu and applicant-level eligibility risks.

Before paying a deposit on a tenanted apartment in Turkey, check the lease you will inherit, the income being paid and the evidence behind any promise of vacant possession.

The valuation process for Turkish citizenship by investment is changing. Eligible SPK-authorised valuation companies may now be available alongside GEDAŞ.

A detailed analysis of the Turkish citizenship by investment valuation gap, exploring what happens when a $400,000+ bank transfer meets a lower official appraisal.

A deep dive into the legal risks of inflated property appraisals in Turkish citizenship applications and how the law distinguishes between administrative errors and deliberate fraud.

Can you buy a property from a Turkish citizen who originally gained their status through investment? Discover why 'exceptional' citizenship history can disqualify a property for future applicants.

Turkey’s August housing data shows softer overall sales, stronger mortgage-backed activity, nominal price growth but real declines, and faster new-tenant rent growth in Istanbul. Here is what the week means for international property investors.

Ümraniye Investment Guide 2026: August asking prices, gross rental yield, metro connectivity, nearby district comparisons and the practical $400,000 citizenship eligibility checks for foreign buyers.