Foreign Buyers in Turkey 2026: Where the Antalya Region Stands

Key points

• Foreign nationals bought 2,015 homes in Turkey in June 2026, or 1.6% of all residential sales that month.
• Antalya province ranked second with 667 sales, behind Istanbul (837) and ahead of Mersin (149).
• Between January and June 2026, 9,083 homes were sold to foreign buyers.
• These statistics count completed title-deed transfers, not signed sales contracts.

As of 30 July 2026, source: TÜİK (Turkish Statistical Institute), housing sales statistics for June 2026.

A short read of the latest data

Every month TÜİK reports how many homes are transferred to foreign nationals. In June 2026 Istanbul, Antalya and Mersin again led the table with 837, 667 and 149 sales respectively, out of 2,015 nationwide. By nationality, Russian citizens bought the most homes (381), followed by Ukrainian and Iranian citizens with 170 each.

Three years in comparison

Annual totals show a market that has cooled from its 2023 peak and then settled:

• 2023: 35,005 homes sold to foreigners, a 2.9% share; top provinces Antalya, Istanbul, Mersin.
• 2024: 23,781 homes, 1.6%; Istanbul moved ahead of Antalya, Mersin third.
• 2025: 21,534 homes, 1.3%; again Istanbul, Antalya, Mersin.

That is a fall of roughly 38.5% between 2023 and 2025, with the share of total sales dropping from 2.9% to 1.3%. The same three provinces nevertheless stayed at the top throughout.

Two things the headline numbers don't tell you

They track title transfers, not purchase decisions. When a home is bought off-plan, completion can take two to three years, and the Tapu (title deed) is usually transferred only once the project is finished and the final payment made. Part of today's figures therefore reflects contracts signed in earlier years.

They are published per province only. Antalya province covers the city of Antalya, Alanya and also Manavgat district – which is where Side is located. Prices and demand can vary a great deal between towns inside one province, so a provincial total says little about a specific street or complex.

The Mediterranean markets: Antalya and Alanya

Antalya city offers an airport, hospitals, schools and a social life that keeps going through the winter. Lara and Konyaaltı are established areas close to the beach, Altıntaş is where much of the new-build supply is concentrated, and buyers who want more space for the same budget often look at Kepez.

In Alanya, the right district depends on how you plan to use the home. Oba, the centre, Kleopatra, Damlataş and Tosmur are favoured for full-time living thanks to nearby hospitals, schools and shops. Mahmutlar has a long-standing foreign community and an active resale market, Avsallar and Payallar attract buyers of more affordable holiday homes, Demirtaş is seen as a lower-budget area still developing, Kestel as a quieter coastal choice and Kargıcak as a smaller, higher-budget market for villas with sea views.

Where Side and Manavgat fit in

Our area – Side, Manavgat and nearby places such as Kumköy, Sorgun, Ilıca and Çolaklı – is part of the Antalya figures but is not listed separately. Holiday and full-time apartments as well as villas in residential complexes with pools and gardens are typical here. For an individual purchase, local factors matter far more than the provincial total: access to shops and doctors, how lively the area is in winter, and how well the complex is managed.

Other markets mentioned in the data

• Istanbul combines strong domestic and international demand; modern flats near metro lines, universities and business districts such as Maslak, Levent, Şişli and Kağıthane find tenants and buyers all year.
• Mersin offers newer and larger homes at lower prices than Istanbul or Antalya; Mezitli is regarded as the most balanced option, Tece for new projects near the beach.
• Bodrum records fewer transactions but noticeably higher budgets, with demand centred on villas and sea-view properties in places like Yalıkavak and Gümüşlük.
• Ankara ranked fourth for sales to foreigners in 2025 and is chosen mainly for residence, work, university and healthcare. Yalova, Bursa, İzmir, Aydın and Fethiye are further alternatives.

Choosing a location: a practical checklist

Being close to the sea is not enough on its own. Where transport links are weak, social life stops in winter or healthcare is hard to reach, long-term use and rental potential tend to be limited. Areas with a year-round population – people who work, study or rent long-term – usually support stronger resale demand.

Before you commit, check:

• the building's age, management and monthly maintenance fee (aidat)
• shared facilities and their running costs, which can exceed expectations in large complexes
• the heating system
• whether the Tapu and other official documents are complete

A ready-to-move-in home with complete paperwork makes the process far smoother. You can browse current listings under properties for sale, or contact us at our office in Side to discuss which part of the region suits your plans.

Sources: TÜİK housing sales statistics (veriportali.tuik.gov.tr), June 2026 report. All figures as of 30 July 2026.