House sales decreased in September across Turkey
House sales across Turkey decreased compared to the same period of last year, while first-hand and second-hand sales followed different trends.
House sales carried out across Turkey in September decreased by 9.3 percent compared to the same month of the previous year, falling to 142 thousand 390.
General Sales Data for September
House sales across Turkey decreased by 9.3 percent in September compared to the same month of the previous year, recorded at 142 thousand 390 units.
January-September Period Developments
Looking at the general picture in the January-September period, it was observed that there was a 7.2 percent decline compared to the same period of the previous year.
First-Hand and Second-Hand Distribution
First-hand house sales increased by 3.9 percent in September to 51 thousand 519, while second-hand sales decreased by 15.3 percent to 90 thousand 871.
Mortgaged and Other Sales
Mortgaged house sales increased by 5.1 percent in September to 23 thousand 397 units, while other sales types decreased by 11.6 percent to 118 thousand 993 units.
Sales Made to Foreigners
House sales to foreigners increased by 9.9 percent in September to 2,167; citizens of Russia, Iraq and Germany bought the most houses in this area.
Commercial Property Sales Statistics
Commercial property sales in September recorded a 3.8 percent drop compared to the same month of the previous year, realizing at a total of 17 thousand 345 units.