Buying a home in Antalya: steps, taxes and checks
Foreigners buy property in Antalya all the time: 7,237 flats and houses in 2025, according to TÜİK. Buying a flat in Antalya fits into five steps.
How to buy a flat in Antalya
- District and budget. It is better to choose the district first: the way to the sea, the school and the price depend on it.
- Selection and viewings. We view properties online or on site and compare resale and new builds.
- Checks. The tapu extract, debts and encumbrances, the developer's documents — before the deposit.
- Transaction at the land registry. The title passes on the tapu; the fee is 2% from the buyer and 2% from the seller.
- Residence permit — if needed. A home from 200,000 USD provides the basis. In detail: Turkish residence permit through property.
Fees, taxes and thresholds
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Transaction fee
2% from the buyer and 2% from the seller, Law No. 492
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Property tax
0.2% of the tax value a year, Law No. 1319
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VAT on a new build
10% up to 150 m², 20% above, CK No. 5359
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Residence permit
a home from 200,000 USD, Göç İdaresi
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Citizenship
from 400,000 USD and a 3-year ban on selling, CK No. 5554
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Median price
59,437 lira per m², TCMB, Q3 2026
To live in or to let
To live in
- A district that fits your day: school, work, the sea
- Resale is usually cheaper than a new build
- A new build — more often with a pool and parking
- A residence permit is possible at a price from 200,000 USD
To let
- A flat held for a residence permit cannot be let
- Rental tax — on a 15–40% scale
- A consultant will clarify the rules for a non-resident
- We work out the owner's costs before the purchase
Who handles the transaction
Anastasia Polevaya has been living in Antalya for five years and working with real estate for three. She selects properties for your goal and supports the transaction, going through the risks and costs in advance. More — who handles the transaction.
Frequently asked questions
How much does property in Antalya cost?
A resale 1+1 costs from $65,000 in Kepez to $130,000 in Konyaalti, a new-build 1+1 from $70,000 in Kepez. These are starting prices of October 2026 listings from the Life by Sea guide, approximately.
Can a foreigner buy resale property in Antalya?
Yes. The restrictions are common to any home: no more than 10% of a district's private area for all foreigners and 30 ha per person, plus closed military zones (Law No. 2644).
Can you let a flat held for a residence permit?
No. A home held for a residence permit must be used to live in; you cannot earn income from it (Göç İdaresi).
Does a non-resident pay VAT on a new build?
A non-resident's first purchase of a new build paid in foreign currency from abroad is exempt from VAT. If the property is sold within 3 years, the tax has to be paid after all (Law No. 3065).
Selection
A selection for your request
Write your budget and goal — a manager will put together properties and tell you about each one in detail.
General information, not an offer of sale. Current as of October 2026. Author: Life by Sea editorial team.