What are property prices in İskele?+−
In İskele, apartment prices start from £40,000 while villa prices can reach £500,000. Typical ranges: 1+1 £60-120K, 2+1 £100-200K, 3+1 villa £180-350K.
Can foreigners buy property in İskele?+−
Yes, foreign nationals can buy up to 3 apartments OR 2 villas in TRNC (Law 16/2025). Council of Ministers PTP (Permission to Purchase) required — typically 6-12 months. TR citizens can own up to 6 apartments / 3 villas.
What title deed types exist in İskele?+−
Turkish Title (TK): Safest, pre-1974 Turkish ownership. Equivalent Deed: Post-1974 exchange. Allocation: State-granted, restricted. TK preferred for foreign buyers. See our Title Deed Types guide for details.
What taxes apply when buying in İskele?+−
Title transfer fee: 6% of declared value (within 75 business days). VAT 5% on new construction. Stamp duty 0.5%. Annual property tax: £100-400 by m². Rental income tax 13% (TRNC resident).
What's the best area for investment in İskele?+−
Use our investment tools: Price Index, Investment Calculator. Generally, coast/university-proximate districts yield 7-12% gross rental. Evlek's district comparison pages offer detailed analysis.
What is Evlek?+−
Evlek is a multilingual property platform built for Northern Cyprus (TRNC); it takes its name from a Cypriot land-measurement unit, but here it is a brand name and should not be confused with the unit. You can search sale, rental and daily listings in natural language, with a price index and regional guides in five languages on evlek.app.
Is Evlek trustworthy?+−
Only authorized agents can publish listings on Evlek. Before publishing, Evlek checks a complete profile, SMS-verified phone, saved WhatsApp number, approved identity review, active Evlek agent approval, and available listing allowance. Every listing also passes human moderation. Questions and support: hello@evlek.app.
Is it free to post a listing on Evlek?+−
Authorized agents can publish their first three listings free after identity and Evlek approval. After that allowance is used, Plus or Pro is required and subscriptions are completed in the official mobile apps, not on the web. Companies and project businesses are directed to sales.
How does Evlek work?+−
On Evlek you search, filter, save, and compare listings. Publishing is limited to authorized agents with a complete profile, SMS-verified phone, saved WhatsApp number, approved identity review, active Evlek agent approval, and available listing allowance. Listings pass human moderation before going live.
Does Evlek charge commission?+−
Evlek is a listing and software platform; because it is not a brokerage that intermediates sales, it charges no per-transaction commission. Its revenue model is the Plus and Pro subscriptions in the mobile app. Any service fees charged by agents or agencies are a separate matter between the parties, independent of Evlek.