Prime İstanbul Residences Prices and Details 2026
Yenibosna Merkez, Bahçelievler, Istanbul
Prime İstanbul Residences apartments start from about $127,000 (one hundred twenty-seven thousand dollars), based on a 74 m² unit listed on Emlakjet for 6,300,000 TL in October 2026, while 2+1 listings of 112 and 142 m² ask between $221,000 (two hundred twenty-one thousand dollars) and $228,000 (two hundred twenty-eight thousand dollars). The project is the 488-unit (four hundred eighty-eight) residential part of a mixed-use complex built by Saraylı Group and Eren Holding at the Sefaköy junction of Basın Ekspres Road, in the Yenibosna Merkez neighbourhood of Bahçelievler; the same site holds Pullman and Mercure hotels and a large convention centre. Handover was planned for 2016, the project is completed, and apartments are now sold and rented on the resale market. Sale and rent listings for units of the same size point to a gross rental yield of 6.6% (six point six percent) to 7.6% (seven point six percent). Property Time Istanbul's office is at Skyland in Sarıyer; every legal step of the purchase is handled by Att. Egemen Yasin Şahalioğlu.
What are the key facts about Prime İstanbul Residences?
Prime İstanbul Residences is the residential part of the "Prime İstanbul" complex that Saraylı Group and Eren Holding built where Basın Ekspres Road meets the E-5 highway. The rest of the complex holds the five-star Pullman Istanbul Hotel & Convention Center, the four-star Mercure Istanbul West and a convention and exhibition venue. The residences were designed to use the hotel services, and some of them now operate as serviced apartments rented by the night or by the month.
Source: Yeni Akit, "Prime İstanbul Residence projesinde 488 lüks rezidans" (18 July 2015), Yeniemlak Prime İstanbul Residences project page, Prime Istanbul Residences 2020 brochure (hosted on talpa.org), istanbulrealestate.net project page, Conference Hotel Group hotel details. The block count and the name "Er-Sa İnşaat" appear only on istanbulrealestate.net.
What shared facilities and services does Prime İstanbul Residences have?
Residents of Prime İstanbul Residences can use the complex's spa and wellness centre, gym, restaurants and bars, and hotel-style services such as reception, housekeeping, room service and concierge. The convention centre next door is a large venue that, according to sources, can host events of up to 5,000 people.
Source: Prime Istanbul Residences 2020 brochure, Yeniemlak project page, istanbulrealestate.net, Yeni Akit (2015). Conference Hotel Group gives the convention space as 55 meeting rooms and a 1,680 m² main ballroom. Which services are covered by the service charge and which are paid separately should be confirmed with the management.
How much are apartments for sale in Prime İstanbul Residences?
The lowest sale price we found in Prime İstanbul Residences on 27 October 2026 was 6,300,000 TL, about $127,000 (one hundred twenty-seven thousand dollars), for a 74 m² unit listed on Emlakjet as a 1+1. A furnished 112 m² 2+1 is listed for 10,950,000 TL (about $221,000 (two hundred twenty-one thousand dollars)) and a 142 m² 2+1 for 11,320,000 TL (about $228,000 (two hundred twenty-eight thousand dollars)). In the project's sales plan the 74 m² type is a 1+0 and there is no 112 m² plan, so the room count and floor area in a listing should be compared with the title deed. We found no current listings for the 287 m² 3+1 units.
Source: Emlakjet listings for residences for sale in Yenibosna Merkez, Bahçelievler (viewed on 27.10.2026): 74 m² at 6,300,000 TL and 112 m² at 10,950,000 TL (both 20.10.2026), 142 m² at 11,320,000 TL (02.04.2026, previously 12,125,000 TL). TL prices were converted at 1 $ = 49.6 TL (24 October 2026) and rounded. At the 2015 launch, 1+0 units started from 540,000 TL with a 25% down payment and a mortgage of up to 120 months (Yeniemlak).
How does buying in Prime İstanbul Residences work?
As the project is completed, sales are resales: a contract is signed with a deposit and the balance is paid at the land registry together with the title transfer. During this process, the title deed, mortgage and lien check, review of the sale contract and the transfer are handled by Att. Egemen Yasin Şahalioğlu. Buyers who cannot travel to Turkey can complete the title transfer by power of attorney.
How do foreigners buy property in Prime İstanbul Residences?
A foreign buyer first obtains a Turkish tax number and opens a Turkish bank account; then the title deed and encumbrance check, valuation report and contract are completed and the title is transferred. The land registry also confirms that the property can be sold to a foreigner. Every step is followed by Att. Egemen Yasin Şahalioğlu, who works on property purchases by foreigners.
What needs to be done after the title transfer?
After the transfer, the electricity, water and gas subscriptions are opened in the new owner's name, the owner is registered with building management and a property tax return is filed with the municipality. If a citizenship application will be made, the payment documents and the title deed annotation are added to the file at this stage.
How much are apartments for rent in Prime İstanbul Residences?
Monthly rents in Prime İstanbul Residences for furnished apartments range from about 35,000 to 60,000 TL, or $710 to $1,210. A furnished 74 m² 1+0 is listed at 40,000 TL a month and a furnished 112 m² 1+1 at 60,000 TL a month; on Emlakjet a 1+1 with no floor area in the title asks 35,000 TL a month.
Source: Trovit "Prime İstanbul kiralık" results (viewed on 27.10.2026; two listings older than 30 days), Emlakjet listing #16821035 (35,000 TL, listing date not visible). Rents were converted at 1 $ = 49.6 TL.
What is the rental yield in Prime İstanbul Residences?
For the two sizes that have both a sale and a rent listing, the gross rental yield comes out at 6.6% to 7.6%: for the 74 m² unit, 480,000 TL annual rent against a 6,300,000 TL price gives 7.6%, and for the 112 m² unit, 720,000 TL annual rent against 10,950,000 TL gives 6.6%. Some rent listings are older than 30 days and furnished; service charges can be high in hotel-serviced residences, so the net yield will be lower. The service charge amount is not public.
Can units in Prime İstanbul Residences be rented short term?
Under the rules in force since 2024, short-term rental requires a permit from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the unanimous consent of the other owners in a condominium building. In projects with many units this consent is hard to obtain in practice, so investment returns should be calculated on long-term rent.
What are the service charges and buying costs at Prime İstanbul Residences?
Service charges at Prime İstanbul Residences are set by building management according to the apartment's size and the compound's services. We obtain the current service charge for the apartment you are considering in writing from management and share it before purchase. The main buying costs on top of the price are:
By law, buyer and seller pay 2% each; the parties may agree otherwise.
A fixed fee charged for the title deed transaction.
Compulsory earthquake insurance taken out before the transfer.
Licensed valuation; compulsory for purchases by foreigners.
Present at the land registry for buyers who do not speak Turkish.
By Att. Egemen Yasin Şahalioğlu, from contract to title deed.
Fee rates may change with legislation; you can request the exact breakdown in writing before purchase. For new-build purchases, whether VAT is included in the price is also checked.
Can you get Turkish citizenship by buying in Prime İstanbul Residences?
A home or office worth at least $400,000 (four hundred thousand dollars) qualifies for Turkish citizenship by investment; the threshold can also be reached with more than one property.
None of the sale listings we found in Prime İstanbul Residences meets the $400,000 threshold on its own; the most expensive is about $228,000 for a 142 m² 2+1. The 287 m² 3+1 units, whose prices are not public, might come close, but no current listing shows this. Reaching the threshold may require buying more than one apartment; for citizenship the title deed value and an SPK-licensed valuation report are what count.
- The value is determined by a licensed valuation report.
- A no-sale annotation of at least 3 (three) years is placed on the title deed.
- Payment is made in foreign currency and documented through a Turkish bank.
- The application file is prepared and followed by Att. Egemen Yasin Şahalioğlu.
Legislation may change; current requirements are confirmed with the lawyer before applying.
What apartment types are there in Prime İstanbul Residences?
According to the sales plan, Prime İstanbul Residences has 1+0, 1+1, 2+1 and 3+1 apartments, with gross areas from 73.71 m² to 287.22 m². The 2015 announcement also mentions 4+1 units, but this type does not appear in the 2020 brochure.
Net 50.60 m²; often listed as a 1+1.
Net 80.67 m²; a spacious one-bedroom plan.
Net 105.41 m²; listed at around $228,000.
Net 196 m²; price on request.
How do you get to Prime İstanbul Residences?
Prime İstanbul Residences sits at the Sefaköy junction of Basın Ekspres Road, about 500 m from the E-5 highway. According to sources, it is about 7 km from the TEM motorway and Bakırköy and 3 – 5 km from Yeşilköy Marina. Promotional pages say it is close to rail transit; the walking distance to the nearest metro and metrobus stop should be checked on a map before a visit.
How many minutes is Prime İstanbul Residences from Istanbul Airport?
Prime İstanbul Residences is 35 – 38 km from Istanbul Airport; the drive takes about 35 minutes, longer at rush hour. The nearby Atatürk Airport no longer serves scheduled passenger flights. Sabiha Gökçen Airport is on the Asian side, so the trip there is much longer.
What social amenities are around Prime İstanbul Residences?
Much of what Prime İstanbul Residences offers is inside the complex itself: the hotel restaurants, the spa and the convention centre are on the same site. Around it are the offices and business towers of Basın Ekspres Road, with marinas on the coast side.
Is Prime İstanbul Residences a good investment?
Prime İstanbul Residences is worth considering for buyers who want a completed, rentable apartment with hotel services; listings point to a gross yield of 6.6% – 7.6%. However, the service charge is not public and the unit types in listings do not fully match the sales plan.
- Completed project, no construction risk
- Same complex as the Pullman and Mercure hotels, with hotel services
- Very close to the E-5 and Basın Ekspres Road
- 6.6% – 7.6% gross rental yield based on listings
- Service charges and fees are not public
- Room counts and floor areas in listings do not match the plan
- No listing reaches the $400,000 threshold on its own
- The deed's use (residential or tourism) should be checked
Before buying, a lawyer should check the title deed and its stated use, the approved floor plan, the service charge and hotel service agreement, any contract with a rental operator and an independent valuation report. These checks are carried out by Att. Egemen Yasin Şahalioğlu as part of valuation and title deed review.
What other projects are near Prime İstanbul Residences?
Prime İstanbul Residences is in Bahçelievler, on the western part of the European side; our site also covers other residence and branded housing projects on the European side.
Who should you buy Prime İstanbul Residences from?
Property Time Istanbul is a licensed Istanbul firm offering property and legal advice to foreign and local buyers, with its office in Skyland Istanbul, Sarıyer. We represent the buyer, not the developer: we show apartments on site, compare prices with current market listings and manage the process up to the title deed. All legal work, including the title deed check, contract, transfer and citizenship application, is handled in full by Att. Egemen Yasin Şahalioğlu, registered with the Istanbul Bar Association (registration no. 66465).
Skyland İstanbul, Huzur Mah. Azerbaycan Cd. No:4 D:238, 34415 Sarıyer/İstanbul · info@propertytimeistanbul.com · About · Contact · Att. Egemen Yasin Şahalioğlu
Frequently asked questions about Prime İstanbul Residences
What is the cheapest apartment in Prime İstanbul Residences?
The lowest current price we found is a 74 m² unit listed on Emlakjet for 6,300,000 TL (about $127,000). The listing says 1+1; in the sales plan this size is a 1+0.
Who built Prime İstanbul Residences?
The project was developed by a partnership of Saraylı Group and Eren Holding. One source names Er-Sa İnşaat as the contractor.
Where is Prime İstanbul Residences?
In the Yenibosna Merkez neighbourhood of Bahçelievler, at 1. Asena Sokak No:15, at the Sefaköy junction of Basın Ekspres Road, about 500 m from the E-5.
Is Prime İstanbul Residences completed?
Yes. Residential handover was planned for October 2016; the hotels and residences are in operation, and apartments are sold and rented on the resale market.
How many apartments are in Prime İstanbul Residences?
According to the 2015 announcement, the residential part of the complex has 488 residences. One source says they are in 4 blocks.
Are Prime İstanbul Residences and Pullman Istanbul the same place?
They are parts of the same complex. The Pullman Istanbul Hotel & Convention Center, the Mercure Istanbul West and the convention centre share the site with the residences, which use the hotel services.
How much is rent in Prime İstanbul Residences?
Monthly rents for furnished apartments range from about 35,000 to 60,000 TL ($710 – $1,210); a 74 m² 1+0 is listed at 40,000 TL and a 112 m² 1+1 at 60,000 TL.
What is the rental yield of Prime İstanbul Residences?
Based on sale and rent listings for units of the same size, the gross yield is 6.6% – 7.6%. After service charges and fees, the net yield is lower.
Is an apartment in Prime İstanbul Residences eligible for citizenship?
None of the listings we found reaches the $400,000 threshold on its own; the most expensive is about $228,000. More than one apartment may be needed; the title deed value and the valuation report decide.
What facilities does Prime İstanbul Residences have?
There is a spa and wellness centre, separate Turkish baths for women and men, a sauna, a steam room, a fitness centre, restaurants and bars, hotel-style services, a convention centre and covered parking.
Who handles the legal process when buying at Prime İstanbul Residences?
For purchases through Property Time Istanbul, the title deed check, contract, title transfer and citizenship application are handled by Att. Egemen Yasin Şahalioğlu, registered with the Istanbul Bar Association.
What are the buying costs at Prime İstanbul Residences?
The main costs are the 4% title deed fee (by law 2% each for buyer and seller), the land registry service fee, DASK insurance and, for foreigners, a valuation report and a sworn translator. Service charges are set by building management and confirmed in writing before purchase.
Can units in Prime İstanbul Residences be rented short term?
Short-term rental requires a permit from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the unanimous consent of the other unit owners; in projects with many units this consent is hard to obtain in practice.
Where do Prime İstanbul Residences prices come from?
Prices are compiled from the portal listings, estate agencies and developer price lists named under each table on this page; Turkish lira amounts are converted to US dollars at the 24 October 2026 rate ($1 ≈ 49.6 TRY). They are asking or list prices.