Tarabya
The bay, the marina and the waterfront promenade make Tarabya one of the most loved spots on the Bosphorus. Sea-view apartments and homes within walking distance of the shore are the most requested.
Your family's estate agent
ORFO Gayrimenkul is a boutique real estate office in Sarıyer, based in Tarabya. I help you buy, rent or sell apartments, villas, commercial property and land on the European shore of the Bosphorus, with one advisor who knows every street.
My days are spent on the Tarabya waterfront, on the hillsides of Sarıyer and at front doors. I never describe a home, a shop or a plot by its square metres alone; I tell you about its morning light, its evening traffic and the bakery on the corner. When you come for a viewing, we walk the neighbourhood together. When you call, you reach me.
I shortlist properties that match your brief, arrange viewings, go through the title deed details with you and coordinate the process until the deed is in your name.
Furnished or unfurnished homes for families and professionals moving to Istanbul. I arrange viewings, negotiate with the owner and prepare the rental contract.
Own property in Sarıyer and live abroad? I see it on site, set a realistic price, market it, handle the viewings and keep you updated on WhatsApp.
If what you want isn't on the market yet, send me your criteria. When a match comes up, I call you before it goes online.
Sarıyer is the northernmost district on the European shore of the Bosphorus, running from Baltalimanı to the Black Sea. I work in every neighbourhood and know these ones street by street.
The bay, the marina and the waterfront promenade make Tarabya one of the most loved spots on the Bosphorus. Sea-view apartments and homes within walking distance of the shore are the most requested.
Historic waterfront mansions (yalı), churches and seaside cafés: one of the long-established neighbourhoods of the Bosphorus, with characterful old buildings and well-kept apartments.
On İstinye Bay, close to shopping centres and the Maslak business district, which makes it practical for commuters. Apartments for rent and sale move quickly here.
My office is here, on Aydın Sokak. A residential neighbourhood rising from the Tarabya shore, where I follow apartments for sale and rent every day.
Known for Emirgan Grove and its spring tulip festival. Greenery and the sea side by side, popular with families.
Quiet neighbourhoods next to Tarabya: a seaside promenade, a small bay and an easy daily life close to the Bosphorus, away from heavy traffic.
For detached houses and villas with gardens, Zekeriyaköy; for a calm life close to the forest, Bahçeköy.
Büyükdere sits on one of the widest bays of the Bosphorus, with historic buildings such as the Sadberk Hanım Museum. Sarıyer centre has the market, the ferry pier and transport links.
Foreign nationals can buy property in Turkey in their own name. This is how the process usually works in Istanbul. Rules change, so the current requirements are always confirmed before you commit.
Choose the property and agree the price and terms with the seller. A written agreement and a deposit are common at this stage.
Get a Turkish tax number with your passport and, usually, open a Turkish bank account for the payment.
Your passport is translated by a sworn translator. Payments in foreign currency are documented with a Foreign Exchange Purchase Certificate (DAB). Compulsory earthquake insurance (DASK) is arranged.
Buyer and seller sign at the land registry office. If you don't speak Turkish, a sworn translator attends with you.
This is general information, not legal or tax advice. For your specific situation, please also consult a lawyer.
Tell me your budget, the number of rooms, furnished or unfurnished, and what matters most: the sea, schools, the commute to Maslak or a garden. I will shortlist and arrange the viewings.
Preparing your home for sale or rent, moving into your new place, or something just broke? Painting, tiling, plumbing, electrics, carpentry… I'll put you in touch with craftsmen I have known for years and trust.
My listings are published on sahibinden.com, Turkey's main property portal. See something you like? Send me the link on WhatsApp and I will get back to you with the details and a viewing time.
Send a WhatsApp message, call, or leave your request with the ORFO Assistant. It reaches me directly and I get back to you.
Yes. Citizens of most countries can buy property in Turkey in their own name. Military and security zones are off-limits, and there are limits on the total area one person may own (30 hectares) and on the share of a district that foreigners may own (10%).
The title deed fee is 4% of the declared sale value, customarily split 2% for the buyer and 2% for the seller. You should also budget for the sworn translator at the land registry and the compulsory earthquake insurance (DASK).
A residential property worth at least USD 200,000 can support a short-term residence permit application. Some neighbourhoods are closed to new residence registrations, so this should be checked before you buy.
The citizenship-by-investment route requires real estate worth at least USD 400,000, a valuation report and a commitment not to sell the property for 3 years. Vacant and agricultural land do not qualify.
Most of our communication can be done by WhatsApp. For the signing at the land registry you can attend in person or appoint a representative with a power of attorney issued by a Turkish notary or consulate.
From south to north: Baltalimanı, Rumelihisarı, Emirgan, İstinye, Yeniköy, Kalender, Tarabya, Kireçburnu, Büyükdere, Sarıyer centre, Rumelikavağı, Rumelifeneri and Garipçe.
İstinye is the most practical, close to the Maslak business district and the shopping centres. Emirgan and Yeniköy are also within a reasonable distance.
Emirgan, with its grove and waterfront, is a family favourite. Zekeriyaköy is popular for detached houses and villas with gardens, and Bahçeköy for a calm life close to nature. Tarabya and Kireçburnu combine waterfront living with everyday convenience.
Yes. When you need painting, tiling, plumbing, electrics or carpentry, I put you in touch with craftsmen I have known for years and trust. The craftsman does the work; I make sure you meet the right person. Just send me a message on WhatsApp.
My listings are published on sahibinden.com, Turkey's main property portal. If what you are looking for is not listed, send me your criteria and I will call you when a match comes up, before it goes online.