Emlak Konut Yenişehir Evleri: Government-Backed Apartments Near Istanbul Airport, Arnavutköy

What Are the Key Facts About Emlak Konut Yenişehir Evleri?

What Is Emlak Konut Yenişehir Evleri?

Emlak Konut Yenişehir Evleri is a completed large-scale residential project developed jointly by Emlak Konut GYO — Turkey's government-affiliated real estate investment trust — and Turkish Airlines in Dursunköy, Arnavutköy. The project was conceived as part of a government-backed affordable housing initiative to meet housing demand generated by Istanbul Airport and its surrounding infrastructure corridor, delivering 12,437 apartments to the Arnavutköy district at subsidised pricing for eligible Turkish residents.

The development spans 1+1, 2+1 and 3+1 apartment types ranging from 58 to 102 m², built to full earthquake-regulation standards with raft foundation and tunnel formwork construction. The project's social infrastructure is extensive — indoor and outdoor swimming pools, Turkish bath, sauna, spa, fitness centre, café, restaurant, sports courts (football, basketball, volleyball, tennis), children's play areas, a mosque and an on-site market — effectively functioning as a self-contained urban neighbourhood at the heart of Istanbul's fastest-growing European corridor.

The project also incorporates sustainability features including zero-waste design, high-grade thermal insulation and grey-water recycling systems. At 10 minutes from Istanbul Airport, 4 km from the Northern Marmara Motorway and adjacent to the Kanal Istanbul projected route, Yenişehir Evleri sits at the centre of one of Istanbul's most significant long-term infrastructure zones — comparable in scope to Bizim Evler 11 in neighbouring Ispartakule. Browse the full PTI project portfolio for further options in this corridor.

Can Foreign Buyers Purchase Yenişehir Evleri?

The original launch of Emlak Konut Yenişehir Evleri was structured as a subsidised housing application programme open only to Turkish citizens meeting specific eligibility criteria (Istanbul residency, first-home buyer status, no active Emlak Konut or TOKİ contracts). Foreign nationals were not eligible for the original application programme.

However, as a completed and delivered project, individual units are now entering the secondary resale market as the 5-year resale restriction (which began at delivery in May 2023) approaches its expiry in 2028. Resale units — purchased from qualifying owners — are fully available to foreign buyers under standard Turkish property law, with no restriction on foreign ownership. Property Time Istanbul can assist foreign buyers in identifying and acquiring resale units in this development. Read our guide on buying property in Istanbul as a foreigner for the full process.

How Much Do Yenişehir Evleri Resale Units Cost?

Original launch pricing in May 2023 started from 2,088,000 TL for 1+1 units. Given Istanbul's substantial property price appreciation since 2023 and the location's proximity to Istanbul Airport infrastructure, current resale values are significantly higher. Contact Property Time Istanbul for current resale pricing on available units.

Original launch prices were TL-denominated (2023 data). Current resale prices are significantly higher. Contact Property Time Istanbul for up-to-date resale valuations.

What Is the Investment Logic?

Yenişehir Evleri's investment case is anchored in the same Arnavutköy infrastructure thesis as Bizim Evler 11 next door: Istanbul Airport (world's largest), the Northern Marmara Motorway, planned high-speed rail and the projected Kanal Istanbul route collectively make this corridor one of Istanbul's highest long-term capital appreciation zones. The Emlak Konut / Turkish Airlines developer pedigree adds institutional credibility — both entities are state-affiliated, removing developer default risk entirely.

The project's sheer scale (12,437 units) creates a deep, liquid resale market: buyers can exit easily, and the constant flow of residents ensures strong rental demand from airport and hospital sector workers. Rental yields of 5–7% are achievable for well-positioned units in this corridor. As original owners approach the end of their 5-year resale restriction in 2028, a significant volume of units will enter the market — creating buying opportunities at competitive prices relative to new-build alternatives in the same location.

Editor's Review

Yenişehir Evleri is unlike any other project in Istanbul's European residential market. The state-developer partnership, the 12,437-unit self-contained community, the airport-corridor location and the sustainability specification make this a genuinely unique asset class. For foreign buyers, the key opportunity is in the resale market: units from original applicants who choose to sell at or after the 2028 restriction expiry are likely to represent the most affordable entry point into an established, fully amenitised community in one of Istanbul's strongest long-term appreciation corridors. For buyers comparing this zone, our portfolio also includes Bizim Evler 11 in the adjacent Ispartakule district, which offers immediately available units with no resale restrictions.

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Where Is Yenişehir Evleri Located?

Emlak Konut Yenişehir Evleri is located in Dursunköy, Arnavutköy — in Istanbul's north-western European corridor, 10 minutes from Istanbul Airport (İstanbul Havalimanı) and 4 km from the Northern Marmara Motorway (Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu). The surrounding area includes major hospitals, schools and shopping centres, and the site lies adjacent to the projected Kanal Istanbul corridor.

Is Arnavutköy a Good Place to Invest in Istanbul?

Arnavutköy has been transformed from a peripheral Istanbul district into one of its fastest-growing investment zones by a single factor: Istanbul Airport. As the world's largest airport by terminal capacity, Istanbul Airport anchors a cluster of infrastructure investment — motorways, planned rail, the city hospital complex and the proposed Kanal Istanbul — that has driven some of the city's strongest residential land appreciation over the past five years. Emlak Konut Yenişehir Evleri sits at the epicentre of this zone with the additional credibility of a state-developer and Turkish Airlines-backed development. For foreign buyers seeking value-for-money entry into Istanbul's highest-growth European corridor, the Arnavutköy–Ispartakule axis deserves serious consideration alongside more central addresses. For a broader picture of the buying process, read our guide: How to Buy Property in Istanbul as a Foreigner. Contact our team for current resale pricing and available units.

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Further reading for foreign buyers considering the Arnavutköy–Ispartakule corridor and European Istanbul property:

• How to Buy Property in Istanbul as a Foreigner — step-by-step guide including resale procedures
• Turkish Citizenship by Investment 2026 — $400,000 threshold, requirements and process
• Title Deed (Tapu) Process in Turkey — documents, Land Registry appointment and fees
• Power of Attorney for Property Purchase — buy remotely without travelling to Istanbul
• Bizim Evler 11 — adjacent Ispartakule project with immediately available units, no resale restrictions
• Martim E5 — European-side project on the E5 corridor
• View All Istanbul Projects — full PTI portfolio of residential developments