Development of the Real Estate Sector in Turkey in August 2026 – House and Commercial Property Sales Statistics
In Türkiye, a total of 127,410 houses were sold in August 2026, representing a decrease of 14.7% compared to the same month of the previous year.
New house sales decreased by 4.5% to 44,378 units, while existing house sales decreased by 19.4% to 83,032 units. New house sales accounted for 34.8% of total house sales, while existing house sales represented 65.2%.
Mortgaged house sales increased by 7.2% to 22,131 units. Other house sales decreased by 18.3% to 105,279 units. During the January–August 2026 period, total house sales reached 950,529 units, representing a decrease of 6.8% compared to the same period of 2025.
House sales to foreign buyers increased by 0.1% to 1,938 units, accounting for 1.5% of all house sales. Russian citizens purchased the highest number of properties with 343 sales, followed by Ukrainian citizens with 147 sales and Iranian citizens with 140 sales.
A total of 15,937 commercial properties were sold in August 2026, representing a decrease of 6.4% compared to August 2025. New commercial property sales increased by 5.2% to 5,172 units, while existing commercial property sales decreased by 11.1% to 10,765 units.
Mortgaged commercial property sales increased by 67.6% to 652 units, while other commercial property sales decreased by 8.1% to 15,285 units.
Development of the Real Estate Sector in Turkey in July 2026 – House and Commercial Property Sales Statistics
In Türkiye, a total of 123,603 houses were sold in July 2026, representing a decrease of 17.0% compared to the same month of the previous year.
New house sales decreased by 8.6% to 42,529 units, while existing house sales decreased by 20.8% to 81,074 units. New house sales accounted for 34.4% of total house sales, while existing house sales represented 65.6%.
Mortgaged house sales increased by 23.7% to 23,888 units. Other house sales decreased by 23.1% to 99,715 units. During the January–July 2026 period, total house sales reached 823,119 units, representing a decrease of 5.5% compared to the same period of 2025.
House sales to foreign buyers increased by 1.9% to 2,120 units, accounting for 1.7% of all house sales. Russian citizens purchased the highest number of properties with 394 sales, followed by Iranian citizens with 189 sales and Ukrainian citizens with 145 sales.
A total of 16,733 commercial properties were sold in July 2026, representing a decrease of 4.1% compared to July 2025. New commercial property sales increased by 16.4% to 5,777 units, while existing commercial property sales decreased by 12.2% to 10,956 units.
Mortgaged commercial property sales increased by 57.6% to 695 units, while other commercial property sales decreased by 5.7% to 16,038 units.
Development of the Real Estate Sector in Turkey in August 2026 – House and Commercial Property Sales Statistics
In Türkiye, a total of 127,410 houses were sold in August 2026, representing a decrease of 14.7% compared to the same month of the previous year.
House Sales, August 2026 (Unit)
House Sales
August
January–August
2026
2025
Change (%)
2026
2025
Change (%)
Total house sales
127,410
149,440
-14.7
950,529
1,020,207
-6.8
New house sales
44,378
46,459
-4.5
308,394
312,634
-1.4
Existing house sales
83,032
102,981
-19.4
642,135
707,573
-9.2
Mortgaged sales
22,131
20,646
7.2
188,813
147,945
27.6
Other sales
105,279
128,794
-18.3
761,716
872,262
-12.7
New and Existing House Sales
New house sales decreased by 4.5% compared to August 2025, reaching 44,378 units. New house sales accounted for 34.8% of all house sales.
Existing house sales decreased by 19.4% to 83,032 units, representing 65.2% of total house sales.
During the January–August 2026 period, new house sales decreased by 1.4% to 308,394 units, while existing house sales decreased by 9.2% to 642,135 units.
Mortgaged and Other House Sales
Mortgaged house sales increased by 7.2% compared to the same month of the previous year and reached 22,131 units. Mortgaged transactions accounted for 17.4% of all house sales.
Other house sales decreased by 18.3% to 105,279 units, accounting for 82.6% of total sales.
During the January–August 2026 period, mortgaged house sales increased by 27.6% to 188,813 units, while other house sales decreased by 12.7% to 761,716 units.
Calendar-Adjusted House Sales
According to calendar-adjusted data, new house sales decreased by 4.5%, while existing house sales decreased by 19.4% compared to the same month of the previous year.
According to seasonally and calendar-adjusted data, new house sales increased by 3.5%, while existing house sales increased by 0.7% compared to the previous month.
House Sales to Foreigners
A total of 1,938 houses were sold to foreign buyers in August 2026, representing an increase of 0.1% compared to August 2025. Sales to foreigners accounted for 1.5% of all house sales.
During the January–August 2026 period, house sales to foreigners decreased by 6.3% compared to the same period of the previous year and reached 13,141 units.
By nationality, the highest number of purchases in August was made by citizens of the Russian Federation with 343 sales, followed by Ukraine with 147 sales and Iran with 140 sales.
Commercial Property Sales, August 2026 (Unit)
Commercial Property Sales
August
January–August
2026
2025
Change (%)
2026
2025
Change (%)
Total commercial property sales
15,937
17,023
-6.4
118,198
124,770
-5.3
New commercial property sales
5,172
4,915
5.2
34,843
33,887
2.8
Existing commercial property sales
10,765
12,108
-11.1
83,355
90,883
-8.3
Mortgaged sales
652
389
67.6
5,352
3,234
65.5
Other sales
15,285
16,634
-8.1
112,846
121,536
-7.2
New and Existing Commercial Property Sales
New commercial property sales increased by 5.2% compared to August 2025 and reached 5,172 units.
Existing commercial property sales decreased by 11.1% to 10,765 units.
During the January–August 2026 period, new commercial property sales increased by 2.8% to 34,843 units, while existing commercial property sales decreased by 8.3% to 83,355 units.
Mortgaged and Other Commercial Property Sales
Mortgaged commercial property sales increased by 67.6% compared to the same month of the previous year and reached 652 units.
Other commercial property sales decreased by 8.1% to 15,285 units.
During the January–August 2026 period, mortgaged commercial property sales increased by 65.5% to 5,352 units, while other commercial property sales decreased by 7.2% to 112,846 units.
Calendar-Adjusted Commercial Property Sales
According to calendar-adjusted data, new commercial property sales increased by 5.2%, while existing commercial property sales decreased by 11.1% compared to the same month of the previous year.
According to seasonally and calendar-adjusted data, new commercial property sales decreased by 5.0%, while existing commercial property sales remained unchanged compared to the previous month.
The next release on this subject is scheduled for October 16, 2026.
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