Bu Hayat Istanbul Prices and Details 2026

Pendik, Pendik, Istanbul

Last updated: 24 October 2026 · Prices in USD · Conversion rate: $1 ≈ 49.6 TRY (24 October 2026)

Starting price$157,000
Bu Hayat Istanbul Pendik project photo 11 / 12
LocationPendikPendik
StatusCompleted (2024)
Homes306 apartments + 6 shops
Unit types2+1, 3+1, 4+1, 5+1
DeveloperBu Hayat İstanbul
TransportPendik rail lines (M4 / Marmaray)A few minutes by car

Bu Hayat Istanbul is a completed residential project by Bu Hayat İstanbul in Pendik, Pendik. The project is complete and ready to move into, with a 50% down payment and 12-month instalment option.

Our office is in SkylandOn-site viewings
Lawyer-backedAtt. Egemen Yasin Şahalioğlu
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Where is Bu Hayat Istanbul and what kind of project is it?

Bu Hayat Istanbul is a low-rise project on an 18,000 m² plot in Pendik, with nine blocks of five to eight floors. It has 306 apartments and 6 shops, in layouts from 2+1 to 5+1 of 78 to 312 m². The colourful blocks surround a large landscaped courtyard with water features, plus roof terraces. Residents have an indoor pool, gym, café and restaurant, children's play areas, a reception and 24/7 security.

Bu Hayat Istanbul fact sheet

Item
Detail
Developer
Bu Hayat İstanbul
Blocks
9
Floors
8
Homes
306 apartments + 6 shops
Land area
18,000 m²
Status
Completed (2024)
Title deed type
Construction servitude (kat irtifakı)
Views
City
Payment plan
50% down payment + 12 monthly instalments
Citizenship eligible
Yes (purchases of USD 400,000+)

Which apartment types are available at Bu Hayat Istanbul?

The project offers 2+1, 3+1, 4+1, 5+1 layouts. We check current availability, floors and aspects for you one by one.

Unit type
Gross area (m²)
2+1
79 – 108
3+1
110 – 171
4+1
175 – 257
5+1
220 – 226

What amenities does Bu Hayat Istanbul offer?

Key features of the homes and shared facilities:

Indoor swimming poolFitness centreCafé and restaurantChildren's play areaLandscaped gardensConcierge serviceShops on siteCovered car park24/7 security and CCTV

What is life like in Pendik?

Pendik is a district on the Marmara shore of the Asian side, close to Sabiha Gökçen Airport and the high-speed rail station, and growing through urban renewal. Its waterfront, Viaport Marina, the M4 metro, Marmaray and the D-100 stand out.

Key places nearby:

Pendik waterfront and Viaport MarinaSabiha Gökçen AirportPendik high-speed rail stationM4 metro and MarmarayPendik State Hospital
Let's find the right property for you in Bu Hayat IstanbulOur office is in Skyland: current listings, viewings and a lawyer-checked purchase.

How do you get to Bu Hayat Istanbul?

Bu Hayat Istanbul is in Pendik, about 15 minutes from Sabiha Gökçen Airport, a short drive from the E-5 and TEM links, Pendik Marina and the coast.

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Pendik rail lines (M4 / Marmaray)A few minutes by car
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Istanbul Airport (IST) · 75 km60–85 min by car
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Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) · 15 km12–25 min by car
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Sabiha Gökçen Airport15 min by car
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Pendik Marina10 min by car
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Viaport mall12 min by car
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Kadıköy35 min by car

How much do apartments at Bu Hayat Istanbul cost?

Prices at Bu Hayat Istanbul vary by unit type, floor, aspect and view. We send the current price list and payment options in USD over WhatsApp, and compare asking prices with title-deed records to check real market value.

The known starting price at Bu Hayat Istanbul is about $157,000.

Payment plan: 50% down payment + 12 monthly instalments

Purchase costs

Item
Detail
Title-deed fee
4% of the sale price (usually shared by buyer and seller)
VAT
1%–20% depending on the project; foreigners may be exempt under conditions
Valuation report
By a licensed firm; required for citizenship
DASK
Mandatory earthquake insurance, yearly
Registry fee and translator
Paid at the title-deed transfer
Service charge
Monthly, depends on the facilities

Title deed, zoning and occupancy checks before purchase are handled by Att. Egemen Yasin Şahalioğlu.

Can foreigners buy at Bu Hayat Istanbul?

Yes. Foreigners can buy at Bu Hayat Istanbul. A property purchase of at least USD 400,000, held for 3 years, qualifies for a Turkish citizenship application. Eligibility, the valuation report and the title-deed transfer are handled by our lawyer.

Is Bu Hayat Istanbul a good investment?

Sources put the expected gross rental yield at Bu Hayat Istanbul at about 7% a year.

The yield depends on unit type, floor, view and whether the flat is let furnished. Before you buy, we compare recent title-deed sales and current rental listings in the same project and give you a written assessment.

How do you buy an apartment at Bu Hayat Istanbul?

  • Choosing a unit by budget and needs, with an on-site or video viewing
  • Lawyer checks: title record, zoning, occupancy permit, mortgage and lien search
  • Reservation and sales contract, with the payment plan in writing
  • Tax number, bank account and a licensed valuation report
  • Title-deed transfer at the land registry, with a sworn translator for foreigners
  • DASK earthquake insurance, utilities and optional rental management
  • Turkish citizenship or residence permit application where eligible

What are the pros and cons of Bu Hayat Istanbul?

Advantages
  • Affordable entry price
  • High expected rental yield (~7%)
  • Low-rise complex with large landscaped grounds
Points to consider
  • Far from Istanbul Airport
  • No sea views

Frequently asked questions about Bu Hayat Istanbul

Where is Bu Hayat Istanbul?

Bu Hayat Istanbul is in Pendik, in the Pendik district of Istanbul. The nearest rail station is Pendik rail lines (M4 / Marmaray): A few minutes by car.

Who developed Bu Hayat Istanbul and when is delivery?

The project is by Bu Hayat İstanbul. Status: Completed (2024).

How many homes and which unit types does Bu Hayat Istanbul have?

The project has 306 apartments + 6 shops; unit types are 2+1, 3+1, 4+1, 5+1.

Can I get Turkish citizenship by buying at Bu Hayat Istanbul?

Yes. A purchase of at least USD 400,000 backed by a valuation report qualifies for a Turkish citizenship application.

What is the payment plan at Bu Hayat Istanbul?

50% down payment + 12 monthly instalments

What rental yield can Bu Hayat Istanbul achieve?

Sources put the expected gross rental yield at Bu Hayat Istanbul at about 7% a year.

What views do apartments at Bu Hayat Istanbul have?

City

What type of title deed does Bu Hayat Istanbul have?

Construction servitude (kat irtifakı)