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Istanbul Property Advisors · Est. 2021

Buy Property in Istanbul with Confidence

Citizenship, family homes, investment units — guided by experts who speak your language and know every district.

5 Languages Supported
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100% Remote Purchase Available
$400K
Citizenship Threshold (Unchanged)
3–8 mo
Avg. Citizenship Processing Time
4-8%
Typical Net Rental Yield, Istanbul
110+
Visa-Free Countries (Turkish Passport)
The Hermava Signature
Find Your Istanbul
Every buyer’s life looks different. Hover or tap each card and see which Istanbul is actually yours — before you ever look at a price.
◯ We match your lifestyle to Istanbul — 39 neighbourhoods, one or two are genuinely yours.
Istanbul Bosphorus seaside
Seaside
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The Water Calls You
Beşiktaş · Üsküdar · Kadıköy
You need the Bosphorus in your morning view. The sound of ferries. A walk along the waterfront before anything else. You don’t just want to live in Istanbul — you want to feel it every single day.
Kadıköy art culture
Creative
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You Live for Energy
Kadıköy · Cihangir · Karaköy
Art on every wall. A new restaurant every week. Neighbors who make things. You’re not looking for quiet — you’re looking for a neighborhood that matches your pace and reflects your taste.
Istanbul forest nature
Nature
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Calm Is Your Currency
Sarıyer · Zekeriyaköy · Beykoz
Morning runs through forest. Fresh air. A home that doesn’t feel like a city. You want Istanbul’s opportunity without Istanbul’s noise — and you’re right, that place exists.
Family life Istanbul
Family
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Built Around the People You Love
Başakşehir · Bahçeşehir · Beylikdüzü · Esenyurt
Your children’s school. Your parents nearby. A community that shares your values. The right neighborhood isn’t just where you live — it’s who your children grow up beside.
Remote work Istanbul
Urban
05
Your Office Has a View
Beşiktaş · Nişantaşı · Levent
You work from anywhere — so location actually matters. Great internet. Good coffee within 5 minutes. A neighborhood that doesn’t drain you before your first meeting. This exists in Istanbul.

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Why Istanbul.
A city that earns its place in your life.

Istanbul is not a trend. It is a 15-million-person city where international demand meets world-class infrastructure — and where the right property comes at a price that still makes sense.Book a conversation →

$400K
Citizenship Threshold

The minimum for Turkish Citizenship by Investment — one of the most accessible programs globally.

15M+
City Population

Europe’s largest city by population, with infrastructure, transport and demand to match.

Life Match
Our Core Expertise

Choosing the right neighbourhood is the most consequential decision — we match it to how you actually live.

100%
Fully Accompanied

From first question to the title deed — or the passport. No handoffs, no loose ends.

The Hermava Difference
Transparent from day one. With you until the goal is done.

No hidden fees. No developer kickbacks. No pressure. Just honest guidance from the first question to the passport in your hand.

Price Transparency

No hidden fees, no developer kickbacks. Our pricing is disclosed upfront — always.

Full Journey Support

From first viewing to title deed, tax number, bank account, and passport — we stay with you at every step until your goal is fully achieved. No handoffs, no loose ends.

Live Video Tours

Can’t visit yet? We show you the property on a live video call — you see us and the space in real time. No guesswork, no surprises.

The Hermava Verdict

Backed by years in Istanbul’s market, we recommend the best properties and neighborhoods for your goal — not the ones that earn us more.

Common Questions
Questions we hear every week.
We’ve gathered the questions buyers ask us most — and answered them with complete honesty. If something is still on your mind, we’re a message away.
What is the minimum investment for Turkish citizenship in 2026?
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The minimum is $400,000 USD in officially appraised real estate. You can combine one or more properties as long as the total official valuation meets or exceeds $400K. The property must be held for at least 3 years. Bank deposits ($500K) and business investment routes also qualify but real estate remains the most practical path for most buyers. Hermava will confirm appraisal eligibility before you commit to any property.
Can I complete the purchase remotely without visiting Istanbul?
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Yes — fully. Turkish law allows foreign buyers to complete the entire transaction via a notarised Power of Attorney issued in your home country. We handle the property shortlist, legal due diligence, title deed transfer, tax registration, and citizenship file submission on your behalf. Hermava also offers live WhatsApp and Zoom tours of every property before you decide — you see the real view, the floor, the building entrance.
How long does the citizenship process actually take?
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Realistically, 6–8 months from purchase date to passport in hand. The process involves: property purchase and title deed (~2–4 weeks), official appraisal and conformity certificate (~3–4 weeks), short-term residence permit (~4–6 weeks), citizenship file submission, and government processing (~3–4 months). Hermava tracks every milestone and sends you updates — you are never left wondering what stage you are at.
Does my family qualify too, or just me?
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One investment covers the entire immediate family. Your spouse and children under 18 are automatically included in a single citizenship application at no additional investment requirement. There is no extra fee per family member for the core citizenship — only standard government filing fees apply for each passport. This is one of the strongest features of the Turkish program compared to European alternatives.
What is the Ikamet residence permit and how does it differ from citizenship?
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Ikamet is Turkey’s short-term residence permit — it lets you legally live in Turkey without citizenship. Property buyers who purchase at $200K+ in eligible districts can apply for ikamet. It is renewed every 1–2 years and does not expire as long as you maintain ownership. Unlike citizenship, it does not give you a Turkish passport or visa-free travel — but it is a lower cost entry point and is often the first step for buyers considering citizenship later.
Is Istanbul property a good investment right now — or has the market peaked?
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In USD terms, Istanbul property is approximately 40% below its 2021 peak as of 2026. Nationally, gross rental yields are averaging 7.32% (Q1 2026, GlobalPropertyGuide analysis of Turkey-wide data) — but Istanbul specifically runs lower given higher entry prices, with net yields typically 4-8% depending on district (see our yield calculator for a full district breakdown). That combination — depressed USD entry price + strong yield — is unusual in global real estate. That said, not every district or project performs equally. Hermava will only recommend properties where the data supports the investment case for your specific goal — we will tell you honestly if we think a project is overpriced.
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