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What buyers and the market are talking about

Topics new-build buyers and the market are discussing.

This page is an agenda summary, not official or verified data. For exact rules, dates and figures, check the announcement of the public body or developer linked here.

Updated: 26 October 2026 · satisofisi.com Editorial Desk · Permanent page for this week

  1. Public body announcementTürkiye

    Turkish central bank exchange rates this week: USD/TRY at 49.6540 on 23 October, up 0.42%; euro flat

    According to the daily foreign exchange selling rate of the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye (TCMB), one US dollar cost 49.4463 lira on 16 October 2026 and 49.6540 lira on 23 October 2026, a rise of 0.42% between the two Fridays. The euro edged down over the same period, from 55.6180 to 55.5997 lira (−0.03%). If you are paying in lira for a property priced in foreign currency, check the TCMB rate on the day of payment.

    The announcement itself (tcmb.gov.tr) Related: New-build projects in Türkiye Permalink

  2. Public body announcementNorth Cyprus

    North Cyprus Immovable Property Commission: 8,820 applications as of 23 October, compensation awarded tops £783 million

    The Immovable Property Commission (Taşınmaz Mal Komisyonu), set up to handle ownership claims concerning property in Northern Cyprus, reported that as of 23 October 2026 it had received 8,820 applications, concluded 3,787 of them and awarded applicants a total of £783,124,123 in compensation. Compared with its 24 September figures, that is 24 more applications, 31 more concluded cases and £14,655,100 more in compensation. These figures do not describe new-build sales. For a buyer, the practical question is what kind of title deed covers the land the home stands on.

    The announcement itself (tamk.gov.ct.tr) Related: Buying a new build in North Cyprus: a practical guide Permalink

  3. Public body announcementTürkiye

    Türkiye home sales in September: new-build sales up 3.9%, total down 9.3%, 2,167 homes sold to foreigners

    Figures released by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) on 16 October 2026 show 142,390 homes sold across Türkiye in September 2026, 9.3% fewer than a year earlier. The fall came from resales, which dropped 15.3% to 90,871. First-hand sales of new homes rose 3.9% to 51,519, or 36.2% of the total. Foreign buyers purchased 2,167 homes, up 9.9% on September last year and 1.5% of all sales. Russian citizens bought the most (388), followed by Iraqi (166) and German (162) citizens. From January to September, foreigners bought 15,308 homes, 4.3% fewer than in the same period of 2025.

    The announcement itself (veriportali.tuik.gov.tr) Related: New-build projects in Türkiye Permalink

  4. Public body announcementTürkiye

    Central Bank house price index for September: up 1.2% on the month and 22.3% on the year, down 5.7% in real terms

    The Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye (TCMB) published its house price index (KFE) for September 2026 on 16 October. The index (2023=100) rose 1.2% from August to 239.4. In lira, prices were 22.3% higher than a year earlier; adjusted for inflation, they were 5.7% lower. Annual increases were 26.8% in Istanbul, 22.0% in Ankara and 21.0% in Izmir. The same release shows rents on new lettings up 2.1% on the month and 26.6% on the year. The index is nationwide and quality-adjusted, so it does not show how the price of any single project has moved.

    The announcement itself (tcmb.gov.tr) Related: New-build projects in Türkiye Permalink

  5. Public body announcementTürkiye

    Turkish central bank exchange rates this week: USD/TRY at 49.4463 on 16 October, up 0.47% on the week

    According to the daily foreign exchange selling rate of the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye (TCMB), one US dollar cost 49.2160 lira on 9 October 2026 and 49.4463 lira on 16 October 2026, a rise of 0.47% between the two Fridays. Over the same period the euro rose from 55.2105 to 55.6180 lira, up 0.74%. If you are paying in lira for a property priced in foreign currency, check the TCMB rate on the day of payment.

    The announcement itself (tcmb.gov.tr) Related: New-build projects in Türkiye Permalink

  6. Public body announcementDubai

    Dubai Land Department: 104 property projects completed in the first half of 2026, worth more than AED 111 billion

    Opening the RISE 2026 summit at Dubai World Trade Centre on 14 October 2026, Omar Hamad BuShehab, Director General of the Dubai Land Department (DLD), said 104 real estate projects were completed in Dubai in the first half of 2026. Together they were worth more than AED 111 billion, up 52% on the same period last year. The figure is the value of completed projects, not a sale price or a price per square foot, and the release does not list the projects or break them down by area. In the same session, DLD pointed to its First Time Home Buyer programme, which helps Dubai residents move from renting to owning.

    The announcement itself (dubailand.gov.ae) Related: New-build projects in Dubai Permalink

  7. Public body announcementTürkiye

    Türkiye postpones the mandatory Secure Payment System for property sales to 1 December 2026

    Türkiye’s Ministry of Trade announced that, through an amendment to the regulation, the mandatory start of the Secure Payment System (Güvenli Ödeme Sistemi) will be reset to 1 December 2026. The system makes the title-deed (tapu) transfer and the payment to the seller take place at the same time. It covers sales in which part or all of the price is paid in cash, by bank transfer or by electronic transfer. A pilot is planned once the banks’ technical infrastructure is complete. If you are buying property in Türkiye, check in advance how the payment will be settled at the title-deed transfer.

    The announcement itself (ticaret.gov.tr) Related: New-build projects in Türkiye Permalink

  8. Public body announcementNorth Cyprus

    North Cyprus Immovable Property Commission updates its application figures as of 24 September

    The Immovable Property Commission (Taşınmaz Mal Komisyonu), set up to handle ownership claims concerning property in Northern Cyprus, reported that as of 24 September 2026 it had received 8,796 applications, concluded 3,756 of them and awarded applicants a total of £768,469,023 in compensation. These figures do not describe new-build sales. For a buyer, the related practical question is what type of title deed the land under the home you are buying has.

    The announcement itself (tamk.gov.ct.tr) Related: Buying a new build in North Cyprus: a practical guide Permalink

  9. Developer announcementDubai

    Meraas starts construction of 272 homes in phase 7 of Nad Al Sheba Gardens

    Meraas, part of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has awarded GCC Contracting a construction contract worth about AED 1 billion for phase 7 of Nad Al Sheba Gardens. The phase comprises 130 villas with four to seven bedrooms and 142 three-bedroom townhouses. Work has started on site, and completion is expected in the second quarter of 2028.

    The announcement itself (meraas.com) Related: New-build projects in Dubai Permalink

What buyers are asking this week

Questions that came up often in buyer communities this week, with the page where we answer each one. No names or usernames are published.

  1. What buyers are discussingGreece

    Buyers ask: can a Greek Golden Visa property go on Airbnb?

    People planning to buy in Greece for a residence permit raised this question over the past two weeks. Our guide gives the answer: Golden Visa homes cannot be let on Airbnb, and lets of under 60 days risk a €50,000 fine and the permit itself. It also covers what owners can do instead and how rent is taxed.

    Related: Can you let out a Greek Golden Visa property on Airbnb? Permalink

  2. What buyers are discussingNorth Cyprus

    Buyers ask: how long can you stay in North Cyprus if you buy a home?

    Residence came up often over the past two weeks among people weighing a home in North Cyprus. Our guide explains the 90-day visitor rule, the 5- and 10-year residence permits for property owners, the £300,000 threshold and the income test.

    Related: How long can you stay in North Cyprus if you buy a home? Permalink

  3. What buyers are discussingDubai

    Dubai buyers debate how new supply will affect prices and rents

    The main debate this week among buyers following Dubai’s housing market is the possible effect of homes due for handover in the coming years on prices and rents. Views that rental growth is slowing and comments on transaction volumes stand out; opinions are clearly divided. This item summarises the discussion and is not a price forecast.

    Related: New-build projects in Dubai Permalink

This month on satisofisi.com

From the projects published on the site, by country: how many projects were added that month and how many have a completion date in that month.

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How is this agenda put together?

Every week we review news, announcements by public bodies and developers, and buyer communities. Items based on an announcement by a public body or a developer link only to that announcement. Items based on buyer discussions publish no names, usernames or quotes, and they are not price or market forecasts.