Türkiye registered 42,529 first-sale and 81,074 resale housing transactions in July 2026. Resales represented nearly two-thirds of activity across the two segments.
First sale and resale
A first sale records the initial transfer of a new dwelling. A resale is a subsequent transaction involving an existing title deed. The distinction says nothing by itself about quality.
Why the split matters
Resales offer established neighbourhoods and completed homes. New builds may offer staged payments or modern facilities but require checks of permits, delivery terms and developer history.
A safer comparison
Compare the title deed, occupancy permit, earthquake compliance, maintenance costs, actual rental evidence and exit liquidity—not simply whether a property is new or resale.
TÜİK — House sales statistics, July 2026