Development of the Real Estate Sector in Turkey in April 2026 – House and Commercial Property Sales Statistics

In Türkiye, a total of 126,808 houses were sold in April 2026, representing an increase of 2.6% compared to the same month of the previous year.

House Sales, April 2026 (Unit)

House Sales April January–April
2026 2025 Change (%) 2026 2025 Change (%)
Total house sales 126,808 123,569 2.6 476,204 473,968 0.5
First-time sales 40,306 36,775 9.6 147,885 142,534 3.8
Second-hand sales 86,502 86,794 -0.3 328,319 331,434 -0.9
Mortgaged sales 25,771 18,340 40.5 97,047 72,558 33.8
Other sales 101,037 105,229 -4.0 379,157 401,410 -5.5

First-Time and Second-Hand House Sales

First-time house sales increased by 9.6% compared to April 2025, reaching 40,306 units. First-time sales accounted for 31.8% of all house sales.

Second-hand house sales decreased by 0.3% to 86,502 units, representing 68.2% of total house sales.

During the January–April 2026 period, first-time house sales increased by 3.8% to 147,885 units, while second-hand house sales decreased by 0.9% to 328,319 units.

Mortgaged and Other House Sales

Mortgaged house sales increased by 40.5% compared to the same month of the previous year and reached 25,771 units. Mortgaged transactions accounted for 20.3% of all house sales.

Other house sales decreased by 4.0% to 101,037 units, accounting for 79.7% of total sales.

During the January–April 2026 period, mortgaged house sales increased by 33.8% to 97,047 units, while other house sales decreased by 5.5% to 379,157 units.

Calendar-Adjusted House Sales

According to calendar-adjusted data, first-time house sales increased by 2.9%, while second-hand house sales decreased by 6.1% compared to the same month of the previous year.

According to seasonally and calendar-adjusted data, first-time house sales increased by 5.4%, while second-hand house sales increased by 0.5% compared to the previous month.

House Sales to Foreigners

A total of 1,516 houses were sold to foreign buyers in April 2026, representing a decrease of 1.1% compared to April 2025. Sales to foreigners accounted for 1.2% of all house sales.

During the January–April 2026 period, house sales to foreigners decreased by 11.6% compared to the same period of the previous year and reached 5,681 units.

By nationality, the highest number of purchases in April was made by citizens of the Russian Federation with 263 sales, followed by China with 110 sales and Iran with 100 sales.

Commercial Property Sales, April 2026 (Unit)

Commercial Property Sales April January–April
2026 2025 Change (%) 2026 2025 Change (%)
Total commercial property sales 15,694 14,245 10.2 57,529 59,855 -3.9
First-time sales 4,301 3,763 14.3 15,513 15,763 -1.6
Second-hand sales 11,393 10,482 8.7 42,016 44,092 -4.7
Mortgaged sales 758 375 102.1 2,724 1,569 73.6
Other sales 14,936 13,870 7.7 54,805 58,286 -6.0

First-Time and Second-Hand Commercial Property Sales

First-time commercial property sales increased by 14.3% compared to April 2025 and reached 4,301 units.

Second-hand commercial property sales increased by 8.7% to 11,393 units.

During the January–April 2026 period, first-time commercial property sales decreased by 1.6% to 15,513 units, while second-hand sales decreased by 4.7% to 42,016 units.

Mortgaged and Other Commercial Property Sales

Mortgaged commercial property sales increased by 102.1% compared to the same month of the previous year and reached 758 units.

Other commercial property sales increased by 7.7% to 14,936 units.

During the January–April 2026 period, mortgaged commercial property sales increased by 73.6% to 2,724 units, while other commercial property sales decreased by 6.0% to 54,805 units.

Calendar-Adjusted Commercial Property Sales

According to calendar-adjusted data, first-time commercial property sales increased by 7.4%, while second-hand commercial property sales increased by 2.6% compared to the same month of the previous year.

According to seasonally and calendar-adjusted data, first-time commercial property sales increased by 10.0%, while second-hand commercial property sales increased by 8.8% compared to the previous month.

The next release on this subject is scheduled for June 18, 2026.

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