Turkish Real Estate Sales in 2024: Key Insights and Statistics 2 months ago Real Estate News 0 Article Contents Turkish real estate sales witnessed a remarkable 20.6% growth in 2024 compared to 2023, according to data released by the Turkish Statistical Institute. This growth highlights Turkey’s continued appeal as a property investment destination, both for locals and international buyers. Real Estate Sales in December 2024 In December 2024 alone, Turkey sold 212,637 properties, marking a 53.4% increase compared to December 2023. Total Property Sales in 2024 Turkey recorded a total of 1,478,025 property sales throughout 2024, reflecting a significant 20.6% increase compared to the previous year. Top Turkish Cities for Real Estate Sales in 2024 Istanbul: Leading the market, Istanbul sold 239,213 properties, securing its position as the most popular city for real estate investments. Ankara: The Turkish capital sold 134,046 properties, taking the second spot. Izmir: Izmir ranked third, with 80,398 properties sold across its diverse neighborhoods. Cities with the Lowest Property Sales in 2024 Ardahan: Only 755 properties were sold. Hakkari: Investors purchased 985 properties. Bayburt: Recorded 999 property sales throughout the year. Turkish Real Estate Sales (2013–2024) Here’s a breakdown of property sales in Turkey over the years: 2013: 157,190 2014: 166,381 2015: 289,120 2016: 341,453 2017: 409,314 2018: 375,398 2019: 350,000 2020: 499,315 2021: 491,856 2022: 485,622 2023: 255,926 2024: 1,478,025 Foreign Buyers in December 2024 Foreign investors purchased 2,418 properties in December 2024, accounting for 1.1% of total monthly sales. Foreign Property Purchases in 2024 Throughout the year, foreign buyers purchased 23,781 properties, representing 1.6% of total real estate sales in Turkey. Top Cities for Foreign Buyers in 2024: Istanbul: 8,416 properties Antalya: 8,223 properties Mersin: 2,112 properties Top Foreign Nationalities Purchasing Turkish Properties in December 2024 Russia: 438 properties Iran: 239 properties Ukraine: 181 properties Iraq: 144 properties Germany: 128 properties Azerbaijan: 110 properties China: 101 properties Saudi Arabia: 56 properties USA: 54 properties Source: Turkish Statistical Institute