Places to Increase Housing Prices with Proximity to Istanbul
The fact that Istanbul is a very important metropolis makes it an attractive life center in many respects. This leads to an increase in housing prices both in the city and in places to be valued close to Istanbul.

Istanbul is one of the largest metropolises of the region, with its special strategic location, multicultural structure and rich history that connects Europe and Asia. Immigrating from many different places from abroad and domestically, Istanbul is growing and becoming more and more crowded every day. The fact that Istanbul is such an attractive city to live and visit, of course, also affects the prices of houses in the city. It is a fact that house prices in Istanbul are increasing more and more day by day, both in terms of rent and purchase.

Of course, this situation also raises questions about places to be valued close to Istanbul. With the pandemic, people want to move away from the chaotic structure of metropolitan cities, the trend of calm life increases, people's desire to be intertwined with nature and the sea, some regions close to Istanbul prefer increased the likelihood of being made. Located near Istanbul, where people go to breathe and relax, and in areas that stand out for their nature, housing values are also increasing. These places, seen as an escape point from Istanbul, will always increase their value in the future as they do today due to their strategic location. In this article, we examined which places are valued for their proximity to Istanbul and the possible reasons for these increases in value for you.

Why Do Housing Prices Rate Near Istanbul?

The fact that Istanbul is a very important metropolis makes it an attractive life center in many respects. This leads to an increase in housing prices both in the city and in places to be valued close to Istanbul. The main causes of this condition include the following factors:

  1. Yaşam standartları ve imkanlar açısından insanlar her zaman büyük şehirleri, dolayısıyla büyük şehirlere yakın yerleri tercih ederler. Bu yerlerin merkezi konumları insanların daha fazla sosyal ve fiziksel olanağa, örneğin alışveriş merkezlerine ve ulaşım yollarına kolayca erişebilmesini sağlar.
  2. Büyük şehirlerde iş bulma ve nitelikli eğitim alma imkanlarının daha iyi olduğuna dair ortak bir kanı bulunur. Bu nedenle insanlar, bireysel ve aileler olarak, bu tür büyük şehirlere yönelirler. İş ve eğitim amacıyla İstanbul'a olan talebin artması, İstanbul'a yakın değerlenecek yerlerin de gündeme gelmesine yol açar.
  3. İstanbul'a yakın değerlenecek yerler, sadece İstanbul'a yerleşmek isteyenler için değil İstanbul'dan kaçmak isteyenler için de cazip olabilir. Büyük şehirler bütün imkanlarına rağmen hızlı bir yaşamı ve yorucu koşuşturmaları içlerinde barındırırlar. Dolayısıyla uzun zaman büyük bir şehirde yerleşik yaşayan insanlar, bir süre sonra bu koşuşturmadan sıyrılmanın yollarını ararlar. İstanbul'a yakın yerler, hem şehirden çok uzaklaşmak istemeyen hem de kafa dinlemeyi arzulayan insanlar için çok mantıklı seçenekler haline gelir.
  4. İstanbul, Türkiye'nin en kalabalık şehridir. Dolayısıyla bazı durumlarda İstanbul'da çalışan, eğitim gören veya sıklıkla İstanbul'u ziyaret etmesi gereken insanlar; İstanbul'da istedikleri fiyatlarda, istedikleri konumda, istedikleri özelliklerde konut bulamayabilirler. Bu durumda İstanbul'a yakın değerlenecek yerlerden birinde konut sahibi olmak veya konut kiralamak, İstanbul'a oradan gelip gitmek, mantıklı bir seçenek haline gelebilir. Bu talep, İstanbul'a yakın yerlerin değerlenmesini sağlar.
  5. İstanbul aynı zamanda hizmet sektörü ve tüketim gereksinimleri açısından kilit bir bölgedir. Basit bir örnekle, İstanbul'da tüketilen yiyeceklerin önemli bir kısmı şehre dışarıdan getirilir ve bu tüketim ürünlerinin bazılarının üretiminin yakın yerlerde yapılması zorunlu olabilir. Bu durum, İstanbul çeperinde bir hareketlilik yaratarak yeni sektörler, iş alanları, bunun neticesinde yerleşim ihtiyacı doğurur. Bu da bu bölgelerin İstanbul'a yakınlığı sebebiyle değerlenmesini sağlar.

Housing Sales Prices in Valuable Places Close to Istanbul

A look at what housing sales are in the immediate vicinity of Istanbul in the Marmara region can give us an important perspective on the places to be valued close to Istanbul. As of August 2022, Şile, Sapanca and Büyükçekmece are in the top three places to be evaluated close to Istanbul. This is followed by Silivri, Kandıra and Şarköy, while Çınarcık in terms of sales prices is found at the end of the list.

Again, according to the data of August 2022, the average sales price per square meter in Shile is 24 thousand 356, while in Sapanca it is 18 thousand 338 and in Büyükcemece 18 thousand 337. Given that this price is 9 thousand 364 in Marmara Eregli, 8 thousand 917 in Karasu and 9 thousand 75 in Çınarcık, it is understandable how high the figures are.

However, looking at the percentage of change in annual sales prices, it is noticeable that the ranking of places to be valued close to Istanbul has changed. Kartepe is where the percentage of change in the value of sale is the highest. The fact that Kartepe is a place that attracts visitors seasonally and is very preferred in the winter season may be one of the reasons for this situation. Kartepe's housing sales prices are followed by Büyükçekmece with 233% annual change rate, 226%. Çınarcık ranks third with 218% and Silivri fourth with 218%. The lowest exchange rate, 177%, belongs to Kandira.

Residential Rent Prices in Valuable Places Close to Istanbul

When looking at rental prices near Istanbul, a view is encountered that differs from the table of housing sales prices in small details. As of August 2022, the highest residential rental rate per square meter among the places to be valued close to Istanbul is in Sile, Buyukcekmece and Sapanca respectively. This is followed by Marmara Ereglisi and Şarköy. The lowest residential rental price per square meter is in Armutlu.

Accordingly, the rental price per square meter for residences in Shile is 80 lira, while 61 in Büyükceme, 59 in Sapanca, 41 in Marmara Ereglisie and 33 lira in Şarköy. In pear, this price is recorded as 11 pounds.

According to annual housing rental change percentages, Kartepe is leading by 142%. It is followed by Büyükçekmece with 132%, Sapanca with 110% and Karasu with 109%. Where this rate is lowest is pear with -10%.

Why is it important to know places to be valued close to Istanbul?

Knowing the general situation in the area before buying or renting a dwelling plays a key role for you to make a conscious investment and move right. So if you are looking for places near Istanbul to rent or buy, you can plan your budget based on recently obtained square meter prices. In addition, thanks to annual exchange rates, you can have a good idea of the future of your investment and make your long-term plans in light of this information.

With the Endeksa, you can easily access all the data you want about housing valuation, and you can browse valuation analyses in the regions you want.

You can review our previous post at https://www.endeksa.com/tr/blog/yazi/evinizin-degerini-kaybetmemesi-icin-dikkat-etmeniz-gerekenler.