31/10/2026
Istanbul Real Estate: Why Are Chinese Buyers Gaining Ground? 🇹🇷
New data reveals a notable shift in Istanbul's international property market.
Chinese buyers purchased 853 homes in Istanbul between January and September 2026, representing a 64% increase compared with the same period in 2025.
During the same period, total home purchases by foreign buyers across Türkiye declined by 4.3%, while foreign purchases in Istanbul increased by 2.9%.
What does this mean for property investors?
▪️ International buyer demand is not moving uniformly across Türkiye.
▪️ Buyer nationality trends can reveal changing market interest, but do not prove future price appreciation.
▪️ Property selection still requires careful assessment of location, rental demand, acquisition costs and resale potential.
At Ottoman Real Estate, we follow market data to help international investors make more informed decisions about property opportunities in Türkiye.
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