Antalya, the “Southern Capital” and “Pearl of the Mediterranean”, attracts millions of tourists every year, thousands of whom then buy accommodation in this paradise, where the sea, sun, mountains and fresh fruits are in abundance. Since the demand for real estate among foreigners is greater than ever, it’s time to understand who is who in the construction industry.

Today I will tell you about the construction companies with which our agency cooperates. This is the “golden five” of Antalya and the entire southern coast of Turkey. These developers work only in the “comfort” and “premium” segments, and their reputation and quality have been tested by years of successful work. Thanks to my article, you will learn about the reputation of these companies, similarities and differences. That is, you will see them through the eyes of an experienced broker.

My criteria

Before moving on to the ranking, I want to briefly explain my criteria. I will evaluate companies according to three key criteria – quality, safety and comfort. The rating is based on my vast practical experience of cooperation with construction companies. For a decade in the industry, I managed to work with all the participants of the Top 5 and I know exactly what they can offer.

Companies working with the cheapest and lowest quality housing, I will not even mention – my clients deserve only the best apartments of the “comfort” or “premium” level. Let me remind you that these categories are not related to rough construction. I have already explained in detail earlier in the blog and on the YouTube channel that in Turkey there are categories of housing comfort and certification of construction itself.

In the second case, the letter system “A”, “B”, “C”, “D” is adopted. The letters speak more about the safety of the construction site than about comfort or price. All buildings where we see housing of the “comfort” class and above have a certificate of at least “B” – that is, the construction is guaranteed to be reliable and of high quality. You can be sure that all the companies described below work only with the safest and most reliable buildings, as well as with the most comfortable housing.

Comfort in Turkey is understood as the quality and high cost of finishing materials, the sophistication and convenience of the entrance facilities, the infrastructure of the residential complex (swimming pools, saunas, gyms, etc.) and adjacent locations, the interior and exterior design of the building, etc. These characteristics directly affect the cost of housing and predetermine the classes of “premium”, “comfort”, “business”, etc. All participants in the rating work in this coordinate system, but see them a little differently, bringing diversity to the market.

Let’s start from the end and slowly move towards the leaders.

Fifth place: “Hasan Yapraklar”

I give the fifth position in the overall standings to the company “Hasan Yapraklar”, which specializes in small (up to 5 floors and 1-2 blocks), but cozy objects. The company uses high-quality construction and finishing materials, provides excellent sound insulation and waterproofing.

Why is this important? Because on the ground floor in Turkey, fitness rooms and other rooms that are important in terms of comfort are usually placed. However, for some developers, the basement floors begin to “leak” after a couple of years, and the walls “cry” due to high humidity, disturbing the interior. So, our hero No. 5 has everything in order with this – no excess moisture.

But there is a nuance – the company operates only in one district of Antalya. We can offer you housing from this developer in the Konyalta area, in the Liman microdistrict. They choose small locations of 500-700 square meters, that is, they work pointwise, while larger developers can ennoble entire areas.

Among the “chips” of the company is a great emphasis on the recreation area and landscaping of the residential complex. At their facilities you will always find comfortable swimming pools, barbecue areas, gazebos for relaxation. They also make very active use of the previously mentioned basements and basements. There, the company places fitness rooms, saunas, billiards and much more. Fitting all this into a relatively small residential complex is not an easy task, but they successfully cope with it.

As for housing itself, the company’s management relies on apartments of the “comfort” class, and not “premium”, which are very popular with foreigners. These are apartments in the format of 1 + 1, 2 + 1, 3 + 1. Moreover, the latter option is most often in the form of a duplex. The finishes and materials are of high quality, but not the most luxurious.

The developed infrastructure of amenities and location in the Liman neighborhood (1-1.5 km from the sea), with a relatively small area of housing, tells us that it is intended not so much for permanent residence in Turkey, but for holidays or short-term rentals. If you like the philosophy of the developer, then we can find you the best housing in this format.

Fourth place: ACS

This company has established itself with high-quality projects of the “comfort” class, but on a larger scale than that of Hasan Yapraklar. Their housing complexes can even consist of five blocks. The company’s facilities can be found in the same Liman microdistrict. And also in the quarters of Persimmon – the company equips sleeping areas there, adjacent more often to the mountain range than to the sea.

The company’s housing is also more adapted to recreation than in permanent residence. The company offers all popular formats: 1 + 1, 2 + 1, 3 + 1 (including two-level duplexes). The infrastructure of residential complexes is at a fairly high level. For example, the construction of large complexes allows you to place not only an open, but also an indoor pool. Finishing materials are of high quality, but not premium.

Of the features of this company, I can name the fact that the company has been in the Turkish market for 10 years, and before that it worked in Germany. They work in all districts of Antalya. In Turkey, they are implementing German quality standards for mass development, which in itself speaks volumes. This is really high-quality housing, although not elite. It takes into account European trends in construction, among which an important place is occupied by compactness and reliability, but without unnecessary luxury.

For the implementation of European standards and for better control, the company refuses to cooperate with external contractors in favor of its own builders. Thanks to this, the company works clearly as a German mechanism – quickly, pragmatically, mastering in a short time quarter after quarter. Having finished one construction, he immediately starts a new one, because the builders have to pay salaries.

Pragmatism in everything allows the company to predict its work and earnings for several years in advance. For the buyer, this is a plus, because the company provides an interest-free installment plan of 24 months. This is a very long time for Turkey. Usually, installments are given only for the period of construction of the house.

Moreover, even if the house is already completed and put into operation, the buyer can still get an installment plan for 1 year. True, not for the entire cost of the apartment, but only for 40%. The remaining 60% will be a deposit. However, it is very difficult to find free housing after the delivery of the object to residents. Due to the very loyal conditions to the buyer, housing from AKG is sold out very quickly.

It often happens that by the time the house is delivered, all the apartments in the complex have already been sold out and one can only hope for an assignment from another investor. High demand makes it necessary to conclude contracts with this company at a very early stage – we know exactly what objects they are now laying in construction, and if you want to save money when buying a comfort class, then we will be happy to help you. We cooperate with this company very often and we have no complaints.

Third place: Özgüntur

This company is larger and more diversified than the previous two. It has been on the Turkish market for 18 years. It builds not only residential complexes, but also fulfills government orders for the construction of infrastructure projects, such as bridges or hospitals. He even builds colleges. This means that their management has earned the trust of the authorities, otherwise they would not have entrusted socially important projects.

The company is not limited to Antalya alone, operating along the entire Mediterranean coast of the country. In Antalya, as well as the fourth number, the developer is looking for the most successful projects throughout the city, but already in the “premium” class, for a more demanding public. Geographically, their housing can most often be found in the Muratpaşa Center and Lara districts, but there are facilities in Konyaalti and other areas. Now the company is working on three projects in the central districts of the city, where there is the greatest demand for housing.

During construction, they use expensive finishing materials – both inside the apartments and in the entrance area of the residential complex. The apartments themselves are often very large and are intended for permanent residence. This is also why 95% of the company’s investors are Turkish citizens, not foreigners. And the Turks, as you know, prefer housing with a large area, which distinguishes them from Europeans. In the understanding of local investors, comfortable housing can not be less than 125 square meters. Optimally – 150-200 “squares”.

In Konyalta and other areas, they have very large facilities, where the level of comfort is also very high. There, for example, you can find garden duplexes – that is, apartments that occupy two floors at once and have their own access to the garden. That’s not to mention several swimming pools, outdoor and indoor parking, and much more. The lower floors often look like townhouses, and the upper floors look like large comfortable apartments with verandas or lofts.

Among the distinctive features of this company, I would highlight a large separate kitchen. Turks do not like it when the kitchen is combined with the room, as is often found in Western countries. There are also traditionally small bedrooms here – in Turkey, these rooms are used exclusively for sleeping, it is not customary to be there all the time. But they like the living room and balcony or veranda to be very large and spacious. Also, local investors ask that the apartment has at least two bathrooms. All this is taken into account by the developer, who works primarily for the domestic market.

Second place: “Pınarlar”

This is a really large company that offers housing to both Turkish citizens and non-residents, but, nevertheless, focuses more on the local buyer. The main facilities of the company are in the Liman microdistrict. They have experience in the construction of both large complexes and compact projects for 2-3 blocks.

The company builds comfort-class housing in the Liman microdistrict, but offers premium real estate in the Uluch and Ujaly quarters. All of them are located in the area of Konyalta. This is high-quality and expensive housing, which is often chosen by the elite of Turkish society.

Previously, they built hotels and they know exactly what comfort and service are. The authorities trusted this company to build roads and large municipal projects, which also indicates the good reputation of the developer.

Right now, the company is building an elite residential complex with an incredibly beautiful panoramic view – the windows offer a view of the whole city, the sea and the mountains at once. This is a very picturesque picture and at the moment unique – there are no other complexes with similar views in Antalya.

Rating leader: “Ozpınarlar”

The main character today will be “Ozpınarlar”. You could note the similarity in the name of this and the previous company, which is not surprising, because at the dawn of its existence it was one family company, which eventually split into two firms. In life, this happens when the co-founders decide to go further, each in their own way.

At the same time, both companies have preserved the traditions of building high-quality luxury housing. However, it so happened that they became competitors and now one company is slightly ahead of the second – at the moment it is Ozpinarlar that is in the lead, which has been working independently for 15 years and has built about 20 large image projects.

Now no one can compare with them in terms of the quality and volume of housing, even the former “relative”. They build a lot, quickly and reliably. Only they can afford to conduct several large construction projects at the same time. They employ thousands of their own workers and foremen, they do not work with contractors, which made it possible to establish a real “construction conveyor” while maintaining very high quality standards. From scratch to the delivery of the house to the tenants on a turnkey basis, it takes only 18 months.

Since they have a large staff, they practically do not undertake small projects, they work only with large-scale objects. Their main investors are also Turkish citizens, not foreigners. Among the buyers are the local elite and intelligentsia, the most famous businessmen, doctors, professors, lawyers, etc. Suffice it to say that many owners of luxury hotels live in the apartments of this particular company, and they definitely know a lot about comfort.

According to the format, their housing usually has an area of at least 110 sq. m. and a configuration of 2 + 1, 3 + 1, 4 + 1, there are lofts and townhouses, including the garden townhouses I mentioned. Interior decoration is traditionally pleasing to the eye and will satisfy even the most demanding tenant – all the most expensive and high-quality.

A distinctive feature of the company is the arrangement of adjacent territories, where everything that is required for a comfortable life of discerning residents is located – up to its own beauty salons or mini-bakeries. The company’s complexes are so huge that they accommodate not only the usual swimming pools of all kinds and saunas with fitness rooms, but in general the entire shopping and entertainment infrastructure that you can want. About the pools, I will add that they are also simply huge – they reach a hundred or more meters in length.

An additional advantage is the after-sales support of residential complexes. Especially good feedback from customers regarding the service and security system. For the maintenance of houses, the company has created a separate department that carefully takes care of two dozen huge residential complexes, for which it hires an army of various specialists. And this service is established flawlessly.

There, for example, there is a family control service. This is when the security carefully checks all visitors to the complex in order to keep the family comfort and privacy of the residents completely intact. No one random will get into the complex, which guarantees residents and, especially, their children complete protection and safety. Since the public in these complexes is prosperous, this service is in great demand.

If we compare all the criteria, such as the quality of construction and decoration, after-sales service and maintenance of complexes, the richness and diversity of the shopping and entertainment infrastructure, safety and reliability, as well as the locations themselves (proximity to the sea, the view from the windows, the elitism of the audience), then in all respects it will be the company “Ozpynarlar” that will be in the lead. The downside is that the highest comfort and prices should be expected rather big. However, it’s worth it.

Another important indicator for any realtor is the “turnover” in a separate complex. In other words, the more often an investor resells the housing of a particular developer, the worse for his reputation. When the tenants are happy with everything, they will never part with such valuable real estate. And vice versa – if everything is bad, then investors will rush to get rid of the distressed asset.

So, this company has practically no turnover – in the secondary housing market, their real estate can be said to be in short supply. The price of such housing never falls, and demand always remains consistently high even in times of crisis.

Conclusion: is the choice of the “ideal developer” so simple?

Today, I have revealed to you the secrets that allow Turkish brokers and investors to determine the best developers in Antalya. Turkish citizens often buy real estate by contacting the construction company directly, bypassing intermediaries.

However, for this it is necessary not only to speak Turkish at a good level, but also to understand the local legislation and business traditions of the country. It is not enough to know what the complex itself will be like – you still need to figure out what surrounds it and how the area will change in the future.

A broker is literally a guide in Turkey for any foreigner who relies on the experience and knowledge of a specialist who has years of successful work behind him. That is, something that the client himself does not have. For example, our company provides not only the search for an object and full support of the transaction, but can take over the registration of a residence permit, work visa, utilities, legal entity or any other documents in Turkey.

A broker such as Expert Property is your representative in a new country, your guardian angel and the most loyal friend who, for a moderate commission, will save you from all risks and any possible losses. Not being a citizen of this country and, accordingly, not having full rights and freedoms, you fall into the risk zone.

This does not mean that everyone in Turkey wants to deceive you – quite the opposite, the risk of deception here is several times lower than in the CIS. However, due to the difference in mentality and legislation, controversial situations may arise, and you, as a foreigner and non-resident, will not be able to fully protect your interests without a local authorized representative.

When choosing your “custodian broker”, always pay attention to the company’s reputation, experience (years of successful work in the market), as well as the transparency of the company. In particular, the openness and publicity of the founders of the company – if the owner puts his reputation and honest name at stake, then he can be trusted.

Our company is family-owned. This means that we are not afraid to take responsibility, including legal responsibility, putting the reputation of a family brand. I note that in Turkey there is nothing more important than family and family business, because the quality of our services is the highest, as well as our willingness to protect the client and partner in any situation.

Therefore, I honestly and frankly say that everyone can try to work directly with the developer, but for a foreigner who is far from jurisprudence and Turkish traditions of office work, it will be very difficult to understand this, and on the contrary it is very easy to make a mistake in the contract. Buying real estate in another country is not an area where it is worth taking risks. Especially if you have such a reliable “broker-keeper” and guide as Expert Proprty and I am your reliable friend and partner Tatyana Gunesh!

Interested in housing from one of the Top 5 companies? Then immediately write to me or my employees – the real estate of these companies is dismantled very quickly!