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The INEST HOMES Journal

Guides, market notes and legal explanations from our team, about property, investment and life by the sea.

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Another Geography15 October 20267 min read

West of Antalya. A Coastline of Many Characters

From Kemer’s pine-covered mountains and the ancient homeland of Saint Nicholas to the intimate streets of Kaş, the hillside villas of Kalkan and the sheltered bays of Fethiye. A journey along Türkiye’s western Mediterranean coast, where every destination has its own character, architecture and idea of life by the sea.

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Residence Permits in Turkey in 2026: What Tenants and New Property Owners Need to Know

A home by the sea may be rented or owned. But does either give you the right to stay in Turkey beyond the usual tourist period? We explore why first-time applicants sometimes receive just six months, how rental-based applications are assessed, and what changes when you own a property.

13 October 20268 min read

They Can Afford to Buy. Why Do Wealthy People Choose to Rent?

Some people own investment properties across several countries yet choose to rent the homes they live in. Why would someone with enough capital to buy prefer to remain a tenant? From Germany and Japan to Dubai and the Mediterranean, we explore the changing relationship between wealth, property and personal freedom.

The Price of the Horizon12 October 20269 min read

Antalya or Alanya: Where Should You Buy Property in 2026?

Two cities on the same Mediterranean coast, yet two very different ways of life. Which offers greater everyday convenience, how do their neighbourhoods differ, and what should you consider before choosing a property in 2026?

Architecture of Desire12 October 20265 min read

The Architecture of Loneliness: Why Grand Villas Don't Always Make Us Happier

We dream of spacious homes, expansive terraces, and complete privacy. But what happens when a home becomes too large, even for our dreams? A reflection on silence, human connection, and why beautiful architecture doesn't always guarantee happiness.

Man at a desk with documents overlooking a Mediterranean coastal city and the sea

Analytics2 October 20266 min read

Your Lawyer Read the Contract. But Did They Check the Deal?

Sending a Turkish property contract to a lawyer you trust is a sensible step. But even an excellent lawyer from another country may review the wording perfectly and still miss risks that exist specifically within the Turkish legal system. Here is why reviewing a contract and conducting legal due diligence on the transaction are not the same thing.

Another Geography2 October 20267 min read

A Home by the Sea Is a Bad Investment. If All You Do Is Own It

A home by the sea can make money. But sometimes its best returns have nothing to do with percentages. Health, new connections, family memories and a different way of living — here’s what coastal property can really give you

Law & taxes1 October 20264 min read

Turkish Citizenship Through Real Estate: What Changed and What Buyers Should Check in 2026

The $400,000 threshold remains unchanged, but a qualifying transaction involves much more than the property's asking price. We look at the current requirements, property valuation and what buyers should verify before committing funds.

Real estate1 October 20264 min read

Light, orientation and views

A view is sold in a single photograph; light is lived with every day. How to read a home's orientation, sun and outlook — and how to check them before you sign.

Real estate1 October 20264 min read

Neighbourhood and the rhythm of daily life

A floor plan tells you how a home is arranged. The street around it tells you how you will live. How to read a neighbourhood across seasons, hours of the day and the routes you would actually walk.

Real estate1 October 20264 min read

Construction quality: what a buyer can check

A show flat is built to be admired. A building is built to withstand decades of sun, salt and the occasional tremor. Here is how to tell the difference before you sign.

Investment1 October 20264 min read

Market context: what an asking price won't tell you

Before a purchase decision, we look past the asking price: at recent sales nearby, real rental demand in the area, what is being built down the road, and how to read the headlines.

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The INEST HOMES Journal

West of Antalya. A Coastline of Many Characters

Residence Permits in Turkey in 2026: What Tenants and New Property Owners Need to Know

They Can Afford to Buy. Why Do Wealthy People Choose to Rent?

Antalya or Alanya: Where Should You Buy Property in 2026?

The Architecture of Loneliness: Why Grand Villas Don't Always Make Us Happier

Your Lawyer Read the Contract. But Did They Check the Deal?

A Home by the Sea Is a Bad Investment. If All You Do Is Own It

Turkish Citizenship Through Real Estate: What Changed and What Buyers Should Check in 2026

Light, orientation and views

Neighbourhood and the rhythm of daily life

Construction quality: what a buyer can check

Market context: what an asking price won't tell you

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