Development of the Real Estate Sector in Turkey in December 2025 – Housing Sales Statistics
In Türkiye, a total of 111,480 houses were sold in January 2026, representing a decrease of 4.7% compared to the same month of the previous year.
House Sales, January 2026 (Unit)
| House Sales | January 2026 | January 2025 | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total house sales | 111,480 | 117,025 | -4.7 |
| First-time sales | 34,069 | 34,783 | -2.1 |
| Second-hand sales | 77,411 | 82,242 | -5.9 |
| Mortgaged sales | 20,263 | 17,516 | 15.7 |
| Other sales | 91,217 | 99,509 | -8.3 |
First-Time and Second-Hand House Sales
First-time house sales decreased by 2.1% compared to January 2025, reaching 34,069 units. First-time sales accounted for 30.6% of all house sales.
Second-hand house sales decreased by 5.9% to 77,411 units, representing 69.4% of total house sales.
Mortgaged and Other House Sales
Mortgaged house sales increased by 15.7% compared to the same month of the previous year and reached 20,263 units. Mortgaged transactions accounted for 18.2% of all house sales.
Other house sales decreased by 8.3% to 91,217 units, accounting for 81.8% of total sales.
Calendar-Adjusted House Sales
According to calendar-adjusted data, first-time house sales increased by 4.2%, while second-hand sales decreased by 0.1% compared to the same month of the previous year.
According to seasonally and calendar-adjusted data, first-time sales decreased by 6.3% and second-hand sales decreased by 4.7% compared to the previous month.
House Sales to Foreigners
A total of 1,306 houses were sold to foreign buyers in January 2026, representing a decrease of 20.8% compared to January 2025. Sales to foreigners accounted for 1.2% of all house sales.
By nationality, the highest number of purchases was made by citizens of Russia with 219 sales, followed by Iran with 118 sales and Ukraine with 77 sales.
Commercial Property Sales, January 2026 (Unit)
| Commercial Property Sales | January 2026 | January 2025 | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total commercial property sales | 13,267 | 15,287 | -13.2 |
| First-time sales | 3,444 | 3,795 | -9.2 |
| Second-hand sales | 9,823 | 11,492 | -14.5 |
| Mortgaged sales | 576 | 333 | 73.0 |
| Other sales | 12,691 | 14,954 | -15.1 |
First-Time and Second-Hand Commercial Property Sales
First-time commercial property sales decreased by 9.2% compared to January 2025 and reached 3,444 units.
Second-hand commercial property sales decreased by 14.5% to 9,823 units.
Mortgaged and Other Commercial Property Sales
Mortgaged commercial property sales increased by 73.0% compared to the same month of the previous year and reached 576 units.
Other commercial property sales decreased by 15.1% to 12,691 units.
Calendar-Adjusted Commercial Property Sales
According to calendar-adjusted data, first-time commercial property sales decreased by 3.4%, while second-hand sales decreased by 9.5% compared to the same month of the previous year.
According to seasonally and calendar-adjusted data, first-time commercial property sales decreased by 12.8% and second-hand sales decreased by 5.6% compared to the previous month.
The next release on this subject is scheduled for March 13, 2026.
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