Historic Liquidity: Turkey Absorbs 1.69M Housing Transactions in Record-Breaking 2025

The Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) reported that national housing sales reached exactly 1,688,910 units in 2025. This marks the highest annual transaction volume since the current data collection methodology was implemented in 2013. The momentum was particularly visible at the end of the year, with the December period alone seeing 254,777 transactions, establishing an all-time monthly high.

This overall performance represents a 14.3% year-over-year increase compared to 2024. The market observed significant upward movement across all underlying segments: first-hand sales surpassed the 500,000 threshold for the first time in seven years to reach 540,786 units. Meanwhile, second-hand property transactions achieved an absolute record of 1,148,124 units. Mortgaged acquisitions also surged by 49.3% annually.

For international investors evaluating the country, this volume demonstrates a highly liquid domestic market where real estate is structurally utilized as a wealth preservation mechanism. The transaction depth suggests that local demand remains resilient, providing a solid foundation for the broader market ecosystem.

Note on Scope: The figures discussed above represent nationwide TÜİK data. It is crucial to emphasize that this is national data; regional dynamics for the Turkish Riviera, Bodrum, and specific foreign-buyer breakdowns operate independently and are subjects of separate analysis.