House in Desemealti

Prices in Döşemealtı are below Antalya coast averages. Typical 2–3 bedroom apartments sell from about $60,000 to $150,000; average price per m² roughly $700–$1,200. New projects and detached villas can exceed $200,000. Gross rental yields around 4–6%. Expect the purchase and title transfer process to take about 4–8 weeks.

Common steps: obtain a tax number, choose property, place reservation deposit, check Tapu (title deed) and liens, sign sales contract, pay 4% transfer tax, register Tapu at land registry. Required docs: passport, tax number, bank transfer proof. Typical timeline: document checks 1–2 weeks, registration 2–6 weeks; total 4–8 weeks.

Main costs: title deed transfer tax 4% of declared sale price (buyer), notary and registration fees (minor), possible VAT on new builds (1–18% depending on property), and annual property tax 0.1–0.6% of assessed value. Mandatory earthquake insurance (DASK) typically $30–$200/year. Factor these into your budget upfront.

Buying property in Döşemealtı allows you to apply for a short-term residence permit, renewable yearly. For Turkish citizenship via real-estate investment, the national requirement is a minimum property purchase of $400,000 and the property must generally be held for 3 years; citizenship processing can take several months after application and approvals.

Turkish banks lend to foreigners. Typical LTV ranges from about 40% to 70% depending on nationality, bank policy and property. Loan terms commonly 5–20 years; interest rates vary (fixed or variable). Documents: passport, tax number, proof of income, down payment. Approval and paperwork usually take 2–8 weeks.

Long-term gross rental yields in Döşemealtı are generally 4–6% for apartments. Short-term/holiday rentals can spike seasonally with peak occupancy months showing 60–80% in nearby Antalya areas. Demand sources: local workers, families and some vacationers; expect higher income May–September and lower occupancy in winter.

Antalya is in a seismic region. Verify the building's construction year, ‘İskân’ (habitation certificate), engineering/structural inspection, and that there are no unauthorized additions. Ensure DASK earthquake insurance is available. A professional structural survey and permit checks typically take 1–2 weeks and can reveal costly risks.

Döşemealtı benefits from Antalya’s outward growth, giving moderate capital appreciation potential. Well-located flats often show average annual price increases in the low single digits to high single digits (commonly ~3–8% historically), while homes near new infrastructure can outperform. Typical resale time ranges from 1 to 12 months depending on price and demand.

Checklist: confirm Tapu ownership and that there are no mortgages or liens, verify no outstanding tax debts, check building permits and İskân, review utility histories, get a structural survey, and confirm land registry coordinates. Allow 1–2 weeks for full document checks and professional inspections before finalizing purchase.

Monthly living costs (excluding mortgage) for a family typically run $600–$1,200 for groceries, utilities and transport. Döşemealtı has local schools, clinics and supermarkets; access to central Antalya is about 20–30 minutes by car and the airport roughly 30–40 km depending on route. Budget for initial setup and municipal connection fees when moving in.