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Property Management for Overseas Owners in Turkey (2026): Rental Income Without the Hassle

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Overseas owners can earn reliable rental income from Turkish property without ever being in the country by using a professional management service that handles tenants, rent collection, maintenance and legal compliance. This is what turns a holiday home into a genuine investment.

Key takeaway: Full management typically costs around one month's rent per year for long lets (or 15–25% of revenue for short-term lets) and removes the distance problem entirely. Estimate your net return with our rental yield calculator.

What a management service covers

  • Marketing the property and vetting tenants
  • Rent collection and transferring funds to you abroad
  • Maintenance, repairs and bill payments
  • Legal compliance, including the short-term rental permit
  • Regular reporting and inspections

Short-term vs long-term lets

Long-term letShort-term (holiday) let
IncomeStable, lowerHigher in season, variable
Management fee~1 month's rent / year15–25% of revenue
PermitNot requiredTourist rental permit required
Best forCity apartmentsCoastal / tourist areas

Getting paid abroad and tax

Rent is collected into your Turkish bank account and can be transferred to you internationally. Residential rental income above an annual exemption is taxable on a progressive scale, with deductible expenses. We connect owners with English-speaking accountants. For the bigger picture, see our guide to property taxes for foreigners.

How Homes of Turkey helps

Our rental management service looks after your investment end to end — from finding tenants to maintenance and returns — so you can own in Turkey while living anywhere. Combine it with the right purchase and your property works for you from day one.

If You Ever Want to Move In or Sell

Renting out your property doesn't lock you out of using it yourself later. If you eventually want to occupy the property personally, Turkish law gives you a defined path: under Article 351 of the Code of Obligations, you notify the tenant in writing within 1 month of needing it for yourself or immediate family, then can pursue eviction 6 months after that notice. See our guide to tenanted properties for the full process. Selling with a tenant in place is also straightforward — the lease simply continues under the new owner, which can actually make the property more attractive to an investor buyer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I rent out my Turkish property if I live abroad?
Yes. A professional management service handles tenants, rent collection, maintenance and legal compliance on your behalf, and transfers your income internationally — so you can earn rental income while living anywhere.
Can I evict my tenant if I decide to move into the property myself?
Yes, but not immediately. Under Article 351 of the Turkish Code of Obligations, you must notify the tenant in writing within 1 month of your need arising, and can then pursue eviction starting 6 months after that notice — not before.
How much does property management cost in Turkey?
Long-term management typically costs around one month's rent per year. Short-term (holiday) letting is usually 15–25% of revenue, reflecting the extra work of guest turnover and the required tourist rental permit.
Do I need a permit for short-term rentals?
Yes. Short-term tourist rentals in Turkey now require a permit. Our management service handles the application and ongoing compliance for owners.

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