Cappadocia is fact becoming one of the shining stars in the investment galaxy that is Turkey.

A phonemenal region right in the middle part of Turkey, Cappadocia captures the attention of many individual buyers and international investors. There are already hundreds of overseas nationals living in this amazing region and enjoying the historical cozy cave inns.

A vibrant history, beautiful nature, fresh air, tranquil and peaceful atmosphere are just some of the features of Cappadocia that convince people to buy property in this amazing region. Cappadocia, is one of the oldest settlements in world history and in the Christian world, attracts many travellers from all around the world. There are thousands of visits to the region, many of whom have settled down in Cappadocia by purchasing one of the historic cozy cave inns which are unique to this region.

When the subject is buying a property in Capapdocia, the procedures vary as there are plenty of different property options from cave houses to fairy chimneys, old historical manisons to flats and detached houses to semi ruins.

First of all, International buyers should consider before they acquire a property in this region that Cappadocia is registered as a world heritage site by UNECSO, that is why there are limited areas where international buyers can purchase.

These limited areas are;

  • Archeological Sites (There are different gradings)

  • Natural Sites
  • Historical Sites
  • Military & Strategic Zones

In addition to these limited areas, there are some properties which are NOT permitted to be sold to international buyers. This is decided by the Committee of Historical & Cultural Preservation and Turkish Government. If the properties have historical, cultural or natural value they should be preserved as national heritages.

The other important issue to consider before buying a property in Cappadocia is whether the property is registered as a historical heritage and has IMPLEMANTARY PLANNING. Implemantary Planning means an approved area by the local municipality and Environment & Urbanism Ministry where construction, restoration or renovation activities can take place and the area can be inhabitated.

A company that sells property in Capapdocia, Belit International, double checks diligently if the property;

  • Is within the borders of a naturally & historically preserved area
  • Is within the borders of a military and strategic zone
  • Is subject to any conservation control

  • Has a historical and cultural value

  • Has multiple owners, if so, we make the owners to design an attorney into one person (name), who will be the only responsibel person for transferring the Title Deed ( TAPU) so the buying process is easier and straightforward.

According to the Comittee of Historical and Cultural Conservation any of the old houses registered as a historical and cultural value can be restored as long as a Restoration Project is developed and accepted by the Conservation Comittee. Foreign nationals can buy property using a Turkish limited company set up for this purpose.
One advantage of buying a property through a company is that you avoid the time consuming military investigation procedure. This means you can buy property or land in rural areas. This option makes particular sense, if you are planning to rent out your property, as you can benefit from the lower Turkish corporate tax rate,and be able to off-set the set up and running costs against any profit.

Belit International is proud of being one of the only fully licensed and English speaking Real Estate Agent in Cappadocia region and our team is highly qualified to give answers to all your questions considering the purchase of old & cave houses, finding your ideal cave property, restoration & renovation projects in Cappadocia.

Take a break and see what we offer you in this magical landscape:

TURN-KEY PROPERTIES: Restored cave houses, Old Mansions & Village Houses.
One of the popular properties to buy in Cappadocia are turn-key cave houses, old mansions & village Houses which are fully/partly restored by previous owners. Buying a restored cave property provides you an instant acommodation and is a straightforward purchase. In addition to that, during your absence in Cappadocia, we can rent out your property to holiday makers to bring you a profit out of this investment.

RUINS TO RESTORE: Indulge yourself into a dream and be creator of your own cave house in Cappadocia.
Cappadocia offers many ruins to restore, that are mainly a part of a cave, for buyers who are especially interested in restoration and renovation of old houses. Restoring or renovating might sound challenging, but without any doubt it is an exciting process when you create and design your cave house according to your plans, style and taste. In addition to that, the low cost of labour and materiala make this process easier and more affordable. Let our local and talented stonemasons and professional architects who specialise in Cappadocian architecture and restoration, to make the property special for you.

COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES: Easy to run, small, cozy and manageable boutique hotels & guesthouses.
Cappadocia is one of the most inspiring regions in the world. The 1960’s was the starting era of the Cappadocia Cave Boutique hotels, when Club Med came up with an idea of building up a hotel in Uchisar town across the Pigeon Valley. After this, the number of cave hotels increased steadily by turning the cave ruins into charming cave rooms.
You can be one of the owner of this cozy cave boutique hotels in Cappadocia- While you get the most out of this amazing region , you can welcome your friends to your own guesthouse.

NEW DEVELOPMENTS: Flats, Villas, Detached Houses, Village Houses & Farms
The number of new developments are increasing in the Cappadocia region, due to the demand of new projects built with the sherbet colour of local Cappadocian stone. This guarentees the warmth during winters and coolness during summers and carry the same feature of the caves in Cappadocia. You can invest on these new developments in modern plannings, fixtures and fittings and design as you desire.
The advantegous of buying new development is that there is always a high rental and resale value either to locals or international nationals.