Qent İstinye Prices and Details 2026
İstinye, Sarıyer, Istanbul
1 / 24Qent İstinye apartments for sale start from about $605,000 (six hundred five thousand dollars) as of October 2026, and the higher of the two current listings we found asks $919,000 (nine hundred nineteen thousand dollars). The project sits in İstinye, Sarıyer, on a slope above İstinye Yokuşu looking out over the Bosphorus. It was developed by Toya Yapı, part of Toya Group, together with Dilek Gayrimenkul; the architecture is by Tabanlıoğlu Architects and the interiors by Porsche Design Studio. The 21 (twenty-one) homes in three low-rise blocks were completed in 2015-2016 and the developer has sold out, so today you can only buy on the resale market. Because the project is so small, listings are rare and prices for the larger units are only available on request. Property Time Istanbul's office is at Skyland in Sarıyer, and every legal step of the purchase is handled by Att. Egemen Yasin Şahalioğlu.
What are the key facts about Qent İstinye?
Qent İstinye is a boutique development of 21 homes in three blocks, built in İstinye by Toya Yapı and Dilek Gayrimenkul. The blocks rise from a single shared podium that holds the communal facilities. The design is by Tabanlıoğlu Architects (Murat Tabanlıoğlu, Melkan Gürsel) and the interiors are by Porsche Design Studio. The project won two European Property Awards, for architecture and interior design, and was announced as a LEED for Homes candidate. The name "Porsche Design Tower" that shows up in some foreign listings does not belong to this project; Qent İstinye is a low-rise complex, not a tower.
Source: Tabanlıoğlu Architects project page (2009–2015, built), The Plan Award 2016 credits, Hürriyet advertorial (30.06.2015), Emlakjet and Güncel Proje Bilgileri project pages (October 2026). Emlakjet gives the completion date as May 2016 and another project site as December 2021; the architect's record shows the project completed in 2015. The Plan lists 22 homes, while the other sources say 21.
What makes Qent İstinye stand out?
What sets Qent İstinye apart is the small number of homes, glass façades facing the Bosphorus and interiors signed by Porsche Design. The architect kept the blocks low so as not to break the Bosphorus skyline; the fronts open to the water while the backs are more closed to keep the bedrooms private.
Three low-rise blocks with wing-shaped roofs, inspired by the traditional Istanbul konak.
Common areas and apartment interiors designed by Porsche Design Studio.
Terraces and balconies connect to the living room through large glass walls that open fully.
Source: Tabanlıoğlu Architects and The Plan project descriptions, Hürriyet (30.06.2015), Emlakjet project page. The current scope of services may have changed under the building management.
How much are apartments for sale at Qent İstinye?
The two sale listings we could find in October 2026 range from $605,000 (six hundred five thousand dollars) to $919,000 (nine hundred nineteen thousand dollars). A vacant 75 m² ground-floor 1+1 with terrace use is listed at 30,000,000 (thirty million) TL, and a vacant 111 m² garden-floor 1+1 at 45,600,000 (forty-five million six hundred thousand) TL. That works out to roughly $8,100 – $8,300 (eight thousand one hundred to eight thousand three hundred dollars) per square metre. When the project launched, unit prices were announced as starting from $9,200 (nine thousand two hundred dollars) per square metre. We found no current listings for 2+1, 3+1 or duplex units; prices for these are on request.
Sources: Emlakclick listings "QENT İSTİNYE SİTESİNDE 111 m² EMSALSİZ BOŞ 1+1 SATILIK DAİRE" (45,600,000 TL) and "İSTİNYE QENT BLOKLARINDA 1+1 TERAS KULLANIMLI BOŞ DAİRE" (30,000,000 TL), listed 15.06.2026; Emlakjet project page (launch unit price $9,200/m², date not given). Checked: 27 October 2026. Rate: $1 = 49.6 TL (24 October 2026), values rounded. The listings do not say whether the area is gross or net; asking prices may include room for negotiation.
How does buying in Qent İstinye 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 Qent İstinye?
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 at Qent İstinye?
We could not find a live rental listing for Qent İstinye in October 2026. Across İstinye, Bosphorus-view 3+1 flats are listed for around 125,000 TL a month, but those listings are not in Qent İstinye and do not reflect the project's level. So we are not giving a table; ask us for current rental offers.
What is the rental yield at Qent İstinye?
The rental yield at Qent İstinye cannot be calculated right now, because there is no sale and rental listing for the same unit type. In a complex of 21 homes listings are very few, so a yield estimate is only possible by comparing a concrete rental offer with the sale price of the same flat.
Can units in Qent İstinye 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 Qent İstinye?
Service charges at Qent İstinye 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 Qent İstinye?
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.
Even the smallest flat we found at Qent İstinye, the 75 m² 1+1, is above the $400,000 threshold at an asking price of about $605,000, so every unit type in the project can meet the threshold on its own. However, the figure used in the application is the value in a CMB-licensed valuation report, not the asking price. For resales, you should also check whether the flat has already been used in a citizenship application.
- 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 unit types are there at Qent İstinye?
The project has 16 different floor plans, from 1+1 up to 4+2 duplexes, with gross areas between 75 m² and 395 m². The smaller flats are on the garden floors and the duplexes over 200 m² are on the upper floors.
On the ground and garden floors; some have terrace use.
Some are duplexes; Bosphorus-facing plans.
Standard and duplex options.
The largest homes in the project, limited in number.
16 separate plans for 21 homes; almost every flat is different.
Pools, spa and fitness in the podium linking the blocks.
Source: floor plan lists on the Projedefırsat and Emlakjet project pages (October 2026). Sources give the smallest unit as either 75 m² or 122 m².
How do you get to Qent İstinye?
Getting to Qent İstinye is mostly by car, via İstinye Yokuşu; there is no metro station within walking distance. The coastal road and the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge are a few minutes away, and the Maslak business district is a short drive. The distances below are approximate.
How long does it take to get from Qent İstinye to the airport?
Istanbul Airport is about 35 km away, a 35-45 minute drive depending on traffic. Sabiha Gökçen Airport is about 50 km away via the FSM Bridge; at rush hour it can take more than an hour.
What amenities does Qent İstinye have?
The communal facilities are in the shared podium that links the three blocks and are used by only 21 households. The main amenities named in the project's promotion are:
Source: Hürriyet (30.06.2015), Emlakjet and Projedefırsat project pages.
Is Qent İstinye a good investment?
Qent İstinye is a strong option for a buyer looking for a Bosphorus-view home in İstinye with few neighbours and real design value; for an investor who cares about liquidity and rental income, the shortage of listings is a serious limit. Current asking prices are around $8,100 – $8,300 per square metre, slightly below the $9,200/m² announced at launch in dollar terms.
- Bosphorus-facing location in İstinye
- Only 21 homes, low density
- Tabanlıoğlu architecture and Porsche Design interiors
- Completed project, no construction risk
- Very few listings, buying and selling can take time
- No rental listings, yield cannot be calculated
- Far from the metro, transport depends on a car
- Service charge and running cost information not public
Before buying, the title deed record, condominium status, mortgages and annotations, unpaid service charges and the occupancy permit must be checked. These checks are carried out by Att. Egemen Yasin Şahalioğlu during the title deed check and sales contract steps.
What other projects are near Qent İstinye?
The closest alternatives to İstinye are on the Maslak and Ayazağa side. The projects below are good for comparing price and lifestyle:
Who should you buy Qent İstinye 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 Qent İstinye
How much is the cheapest apartment at Qent İstinye?
The lowest price we found in October 2026 is 30,000,000 TL, about $605,000, asked for a 75 m² ground-floor 1+1 with a terrace. Listings are very few, so ask us about current stock.
Who is the developer of Qent İstinye?
The project was developed by Toya Yapı, part of Toya Group, together with Dilek Gayrimenkul. The architecture is by Tabanlıoğlu Architects and the interior design by Porsche Design Studio.
Is Qent İstinye a Porsche Design Tower?
No. The name Porsche Design Tower is used for the tower projects in Miami, Stuttgart and Bangkok. At Qent İstinye, Porsche Design Studio only did the interior design; the project is a complex of three low-rise blocks.
How many apartments are there at Qent İstinye?
There are 21 homes in total across three blocks. One architecture source gives 22, but all sources close to the developer say 21.
When was Qent İstinye completed?
According to the architect's record, the project was completed in 2015; Emlakjet shows the completion date as May 2016. Today all flats are ready to move into and the developer has no units left for sale.
What unit types are there at Qent İstinye?
There are 16 different plans from 1+1 to 4+2 duplexes, with gross areas ranging from 75 m² to 395 m².
Are there apartments for rent at Qent İstinye?
We found no live rental listing in October 2026. Anyone looking to rent needs to reach owners in the complex directly; we can help with this.
Can you get citizenship by buying at Qent İstinye?
Based on asking prices, every unit type in the project is above the $400,000 threshold. The application uses the value in a CMB-licensed valuation report, and the flat must not have been used in a previous application.
How far is Qent İstinye from the metro?
The nearest metro station is İTÜ-Ayazağa on the M2 line, about 4 km away. Daily travel is mostly by car; the İstinye pier is about 1 km away.
What is the price per square metre at Qent İstinye?
In the two current listings the price per square metre is about $8,100 – $8,300. When the project launched, unit prices were announced as starting from $9,200/m².
Who handles the legal process when buying at Qent İstinye?
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 Qent İstinye?
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 Qent İstinye 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 Qent İstinye 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.