Since November 2017, the construction of 1+0 studio apartments in Turkey had been prohibited. However, on August 13, 2025, an official regulation published in the T.C. Resmî Gazete reinstated the right for developers to build such housing units, provided that certain technical conditions are met.

Key Requirements

• The living room must include a bed niche at least 2.5 meters wide and with a minimum area of 9 m².

• The share of studio apartments within a residential complex must not exceed 20%.

Thus, studio apartments are making a comeback to the Turkish real estate market in an updated format, more aligned with modern housing standards.

Why Were They Banned?

Since 2017, studios were considered unsuitable for family living and not meeting the standards of comfortable housing. Therefore, the legislation restricted their construction. However, the housing market and the tourism industry have undergone significant changes since then.

Expert Opinion

💬 Alper Tekayak, Managing Partner of Riviera Homes:

“This decision is both relevant and timely. The new regulations on short-term rentals and housing licenses have created a demand for more compact formats with hotel-level services.

We expect developers to launch more projects with studio apartments functioning like hotel rooms, especially in the Riviera’s resort regions. This will open up new opportunities for investors and make such assets even more attractive.”

Official Source

📖 The regulation was published in the Resmî Gazete on August 13, 2025.

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