#234 Inside Turkey’s Real Estate Market: Golden Visa, Zoning, and Proptech and Istanbul Real Estate

This episode is brought to you by HalloCasa, the SEO-ranked digital business card for real estate agents. Looking to find the right agent, no matter where you are?Visit https://home.hallocasa.com to discover and connect with top real estate agents globally.In this episode of HalloCasa, we speak with İsmail Özcan from Istanbul, Turkey — Founder of Mimario Real Estate and Chairman of GAPAS, the Association of Real Estate Marketing and Sales Professionals.With more than 25 years of experience in architecture, construction, and real estate consultancy, İsmail shares deep insights into Turkey’s property market, including investment opportunities, zoning developments, and the growing role of proptech in shaping the industry.Timestamps:00:01:00 – Introduction00:02:00 – Status of the Turkish Real Estate Market00:06:00 – The Golden Visa Program and its requirements00:10:00 – Real Estate Buying Process and transaction costs00:15:00 – Tips for potential real estate investors in Turkey00:19:00 – Neighbourhoods in Istanbul and where to invest00:23:00 – About Mimario Real Estate00:26:00 – Example of a construction project00:29:00 – İsmail’s architectural background and shift to development00:30:00 – GAPAS: The Turkish Real Estate Association00:35:20 – Proptech and digital transformation in Turkish real estate00:37:20 – İsmail’s book “Emlakçı Mı Olsam?”00:40:20 – Conclusion, final words, and contact informationHalloCasa connects global real estate professionals, investors, and experts to discuss markets around the world.Connect with İsmail Özcan:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ismailozcan/https://www.gapas.org.tr/https://mimario.com/