How to Safely Buy a New-Build Property Abroad in 2026

Why Buying a New Development Abroad Is a High-Risk Zone

Buying a new-build property abroad is not just about choosing an apartment. It is, at the same time, an investment, a legal transaction, and a long-term commitment.

This is especially relevant if you are planning to buy an apartment in Turkey — the market is active, supply is wide, and project quality varies significantly.

Step 1. Developer Due Diligence: Facts Matter More Than Presentations

The starting point when choosing a new-build property is the developer, not the visuals. What you should check:

• how many years the company has actually been building, not just “on the website”;
• how many fully inhabited projects have already been completed;
• what these complexes look like after 2–3 years of use.

In 2026, buyers are increasingly guided not by promises, but by real, operating projects from the same developer.

Step 2. Documents and Land: The Foundation of a Safe Transaction

The minimum required:

• ownership rights or long-term land usage rights;
• a valid construction permit;
• approved project documentation;
• no encumbrances.

📌 This is exactly the stage where most problematic properties are filtered out.

Step 3. Location: Not Just “By the Sea”

The phrase “by the sea” is no longer enough. What really matters:

• actual district infrastructure;
• transport accessibility;
• year-round operation of shops, schools, and healthcare;
• the social environment.

Market practice

In Turkey today, the most stable demand remains in:

• Alanya — for living, rentals, and winter stays;
• Antalya — urban lifestyle, healthcare, employment.

It is here that new developments in Turkey reach liquidity faster than in overheated or seasonal areas.

Step 4. Project Readiness and Realistic Timelines

One of the key questions for 2025–2026: will the project be delivered on time?

As a result, in 2026 buyers increasingly choose:

• completed projects;
• properties with a high construction readiness level;
• or developers with a proven track record of on-time delivery.

Step 5. Infrastructure: Does It Actually Work?

What matters is not what’s shown in the brochure, but what will actually operate. Check:

• whether the pool and gym work year-round or seasonally;
• if professional management will be in place;
• the real monthly maintenance fee (aidat);
• the developer’s management experience.

📌 In 2026, complex management becomes a key pricing factor — not the age of the building.

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Step 6. New Build or “New Secondary”: What to Choose?

A common myth: a new build is always more expensive and better. In practice:

• new secondary properties are often priced at the same level as new builds;
• with transparent management and good neighbors, they may be even more liquid;
• the key factor is real life in the complex, not the completion date.

Step 7. Payments and Transaction Security

In 2026, a safe purchase of a new build means:

• bank transfers;
• official documentation;
• transparent pricing;
• no “grey schemes”.

Cryptocurrency may be a source of funds, but not a form of settlement.

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Why RestProperty’s Systematic Approach Reduces Risks in New Developments

When choosing a new build, it’s not only the developer that matters, but also who brings the project to market and supports the transaction.

RestProperty has been operating in the real estate market since 2003 and works with new developments based on a principle of pre-filtering:

• projects are checked before sales start, not after;
• the developer’s experience and completed projects are analyzed;
• land, permits, and management models are verified;
• only projects with clear liquidity logic enter the portfolio.

That is why RestProperty’s portfolio features real new developments in Turkey, not “presentation-only projects with no future.”

New-Build Buyer Checklist Abroad (Brief)

Conclusion

Choosing a new-build property abroad is not about finding “the prettiest picture.” It is about:

• developer analysis,
• documentation,
• management,
• real life within the complex.

In 2026, buyers increasingly choose transparency and manageability over promises like “everything will be perfect in a year.”