Turkey
Property for sale in Bodrum
Aegean waterfront at a different price point
The Bodrum peninsula runs from Yalıkavak's superyacht marina through Türkbükü and Göltürkbükü to the quieter southern bays. It is the most developed luxury market on the Turkish Aegean and the one with the deepest international buyer base.
Currency is the defining feature here: local pricing moves with the lira while prime waterfront is increasingly quoted and traded in euros or dollars, so how a property is priced matters as much as where it is.
The Bodrum market today
Ask which currency a price is really set in, and get an independent valuation — the official valuation report required for title transfer is a useful anchor. New-build quality varies widely across the peninsula.
Who buys here
Value-seeking international buyers, Istanbul second-home owners, and boat owners basing on the peninsula.
Homes for sale in Bodrum
Buying costs and taxes in Turkey
Budget for these on top of the asking price of any Bodrum property. Rates are statutory and, in Spain, set regionally — the figures below are the ones that apply to Bodrum.
What it costs to buy in Turkey
Buyer-side costs on top of the agreed price. Rates reviewed August 2026.
| Cost | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Title deed (tapu) fee | 4% | Of the declared value; legally split 2% buyer / 2% seller, in practice often paid by the buyer. |
| Mandatory valuation report | €150–€400 | Government-approved appraisal, required for foreign buyers at the Tapu office. |
| Lawyer & translation | 1–1.5% | Plus sworn translator and notarised power of attorney if buying remotely. |
| DASK earthquake insurance | €50–€200 | Compulsory before utilities can be connected. |
| Realistic total (resale) | 5–7% on top of the price | |
Annual cost of ownership
| Charge | Typical | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Emlak vergisi (property tax) | 0.2–0.4% | Of the declared value; the higher rate applies in metropolitan municipalities. |
| Environmental cleaning tax | Small fixed amount | Collected with the water bill. |
Indicative figures for guidance only, not tax advice. Regional rates change — confirm with your lawyer and the official source: Tapu ve Kadastro Genel Müdürlüğü.
Bodrum buyer questions
- Can foreigners buy property in Turkey?
- Yes, in most areas, subject to military-zone clearance. A government-approved valuation report is required for the title transfer at the Tapu office.
- Does buying property in Turkey give residency?
- Property purchase above a set investment threshold can support a residence or citizenship application. Thresholds change, so verify the current rules with a Turkish lawyer before you rely on them.