Frequently Asked Questions

Zekeriyaköy is a prestigious residential area in İstanbul's Sarıyer district, on the northern edge of the Belgrad Forest, made up of gated communities and detached villas. It has a population of 23,549, is predominantly upper-income, and around 10-12% of residents are foreign nationals.

Twenty-five to thirty minutes via the TEM motorway. The Asian side is 35 to 45 minutes across the Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge, and İstanbul Airport is 35 minutes away.

MEF, Enka, Hisar Education Foundation and TED Sarıyer lead a group of schools offering the IB and American or British curricula. Annual fees range from ₺350K to ₺1.2M and above.

Acıbadem Zekeriyaköy Medical Centre, the Vehbi Koç Foundation family practice (open 24/7) and the Sarıyer family health centres serve the area. Acıbadem Maslak Hospital is 25 minutes away.

Villas for sale range from ₺25M to ₺250M and above. Entry-level semi-detached villas run ₺25-35M, modern gated-community villas ₺40-65M, detached villas ₺65-120M, and ultra-prime addresses such as Kemer Country ₺120-250M+.

Gross yields run 2.5-4% on villas and 3-5% on apartments. Total return, combining capital growth and rent, has averaged 22-28% a year over the past five years.

Mesa Ormanada and KÖY Phase 1, where the average time to sale is 60 to 90 days. Ultra-prime property such as Kemer Country is far less liquid, typically 6 to 18 months.

Between ₺3K and ₺15K a month depending on the development. Premium addresses such as Kemer Country sit near the top of that range, while more modest developments run ₺1-3K a month.

Yes. Citizens of most countries can buy without restriction. The threshold for Turkish citizenship by investment is a minimum of USD 400,000.

Six to ten weeks for the purchase and a further two to four months for the citizenship application, so four to seven months in total. A spouse and children under 18 are processed in parallel.

No. A restriction reading "the property cannot be sold" is recorded on the title deed and lifted automatically after three years. Selling early invalidates the citizenship.

Türkiye permits dual citizenship. Check the law in your own country, as some states require you to hold a single nationality.

Through the TAKBİS system at the Land Registry Office. A sworn translator is mandatory for foreign buyers, and a CMB-licensed valuation report and foreign currency purchase certificate are required.

Between 5% and 10% of the sale price: title deed duty of 4%, plus notary fees, valuation, moving costs, earthquake insurance and consultancy. On a ₺30M villa that means ₺1.5-3M on top.

Strongly recommended. A survey identifies structural problems, seismic compliance issues and unpermitted construction. At ₺3-8K it protects you from far larger losses.

Yes. Compulsory earthquake insurance (DASK) must be presented at the title transfer. It costs ₺200-500 a year.

Yes. Turkish banks lend to foreign nationals at 50-60% loan-to-value over five to ten years. Most investors pursuing citizenship pay in full in cash.

The calculator on this site uses the current average rate published by the Central Bank. Rates vary by bank, so comparing three to five lenders is worthwhile.

Banks generally cap the payment at 35% of gross monthly income. Thirty per cent is a safer working figure.

Zekeriyaköy first and foremost, along with Sarıyer, Kilyos, Demirciköy, Uskumruköy, Polonezköy and the Kemer Country corridor.

No. The initial phone consultation and area analysis are free, as is the CMA report.

Turkish as a native speaker and fluent English, with bilingual support for all documentation.

The standard Turkish rate of 2% plus VAT, which is negotiable. Where the other side also pays commission, that is disclosed transparently.