Housing sales reached their peak in September

According to the information compiled from the housing and workplace sales statistics of the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK) for September, although housing sales decreased by 9.3 percent last month compared to the same period of 2025, it reached the highest level of the year with 142 thousand 390.

First-hand housing sales, which are considered an important indicator for the vitality of the sector, also stand out in terms of supporting new housing production and economic activity in the construction sector.

In this context, first-hand house sales increased by 3.9 percent in September compared to the same month of the previous year, reaching 51 thousand 519. Thus, first-hand house sales reached the highest level of the year in September. Second-hand house sales decreased by 15.3 percent in the same period, falling to 90 thousand 871.

While the share of new houses in total sales increased to 36.2 percent, this rate marked the highest level recorded since May 2023, excluding December months when title deed transfers in projects are concentrated.

Mortgage sales, which continued their rise in September, increased by 5.1 percent on an annual basis, reaching 23 thousand 397.

Source: TRT Haber Ekonomi RSS (Open Press / Translated Full Text)