Russians flock to Antalya

The influx of Russians to Turkey continues after the European doors are closed with sanctions. It is said that there are more Russian citizens than holiday makers in the summer, in Antalya and Russian demand for the real estate sector is skyrocketing.

As a reflection of the Ukrainian crisis in Antalya, the growing demand for housing has created a new upward surge in prices. While Russian-speaking buyers have looked at Antalya as a “summer residence” in previous years, they are now turning to buying housing in order to live permanently or even gain citizenship.

According to reports on media, the popularity of Liman and Hurma neighborhoods in Konyaalti district, especially among Russians, continues to grow. While six out of every 10 people walking down the street in these two neighborhoods are foreigners, it can be observed that six out of every 10 foreigners speak Russian. Russian has become the second language of the shopkeepers in the Tuesday market. Despite the fact that prices are rising rapidly with increasing demand, realtors are having difficulty finding housing for sale and rent. Foreign buyers, who usually prefer apartments within walking distance