Halkali Istanbul is the name that has emerged in the heart of the vibrant city, and is at the forefront of the choices of real estate investors and those looking for properties for sale in Istanbul,

What motivates people to turn their attention to this region? And does the Halkali district in Istanbul really deserve this attention? This is what you will know after reading our article prepared for you by the editorial team at Fanar Realty Company

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What do you know about the Halkali district in Istanbul?

Halkali district in Istanbul is one of the most important vital areas in the state. It is administratively affiliated to the municipality of Kucukcekmece and directly overlooks its well-known lake as an important center for attracting tourists and those wishing to reside in vital areas in Istanbul because of the wonderful views, calmness, and government interest available in the area.

Geographical location

Halkali district is located only 16 km from the center of Istanbul, and it is only 1.5 km from the center of the Kucukcekmece district, and adjacent to the Küçükçekmece Lake. It is located at an altitude of 93 meters above sea level and enjoys an average location that facilitates transportation between it and most of the European neighborhoods of Istanbul, especially Vital ones, they are far from the following areas:

  • Fatih: 16 km

  • Ikteli: 3 km

  • Bahcesehir: 8 km

  • Shirin Effler: 8 km

  • Florya: 9 km

  • Safakoy: 9 km

History of the region

Küçükçekmece is generally known as one of the first areas inhabited by people in European Istanbul and was distinguished by being an important area for the residence of some Ottoman sultans. Sultan Mohamad Alfatih was the first to build mosques and bridges in it. Sultan Selim Yavuz and Sultan Suleiman Al Qanuni resided there. 

In 1956, Kucukcekmece, including Halkali, was considered a part of Yesilkoy Municipality. Then, Kucukcekmece was approved as an independent municipality in 1987 and this was published in the Official Gazette at the time.

Population

The population of the Halkali district in Istanbul is more than 80,000 people, 41,000 males, and 39,000 females, according to the latest statistics issued by the Department of Civil Affairs in Turkey.

 

The most important residential areas within Halkali Istanbul

Administratively, the districts in Istanbul are divided into Neighbourhoods, known as Mahalle, and the Halkali district in Istanbul includes six neighborhoods:

  • AtaKent

  • Ataturk

  • Itatch

  • Halkali center

  • Estacion

  • Mohamed Akef

 

Infrastructure in Halkali Istanbul

Halkali district in Istanbul is close to the two largest infrastructure projects in Istanbul: Istanbul New Airport and Istanbul Water Canal,

This encouraged the Turkish government to pay more attention to the region during the last period because this region has turned into an important investment destination because of its location.

Highways

It passes through Halkali Istanbul, the two most important highways, which are TEM and E5, and we can say that Halkali is located between the two main transportation arteries in Istanbul.

Transportation

The following transportation lines pass through the Halkali district:

  • Train and metro lines: Marmaray Line and M3

  • Autobus Regular Bus: 141M, 76O, 79K, 89T, 98T

  • Dolmush "minibus": A-216

See: Transportation in Istanbul

 

Universities, schools, hospitals

Halkali Istanbul has a prestigious opportunity to learn and complete university studies with proximity to three excellent and highly rated Turkish universities:

  • Kucukcekmece University

  • Altinbas University

  • Sabah Al-Din Zaim University

 

In addition to a large group of Turkish schools of all levels and specializations, kindergartens, vocational and language education centers, government centers for popular education such as "Ismek" and other well-known and free centers.

Hospitals and health centers

Halkali district in Istanbul is rich in a good number of public and private hospitals, which are known for their wide specializations and importance. Among them are:

  • Suleiman Al Qanuni Hospital: It is a Turkish government hospital and is considered the best hospital in Turkey in terms of providing services to foreigners, as Arabs come from various neighborhoods of Istanbul, even Asian ones, for the ease of legal and routine procedures, and the extreme care that patients and reviewers receive.

  • Halkali Kent Private Hospital

  • Ajeeb Adam Private Hospital

In addition to these hospitals, the area is full of health centers that provide medical and health services to citizens and foreign residents, pharmacies, and various medical clinics.

Halkali Markets

The Halkali Istanbul area includes many important and well-known commercial centers. At the level of commercial malls, it has the following centers:

  • Halkali Mall Center

  • Istanbul Outlet Mall

  • Arena Park

  • Asnor Mall

  • Trendyol Mall

In addition to a large number of medium and small commercial malls, markets, weekly and daily bazaars, various shops, restaurants, cafes, and others.

 

Advantages of living in Halkali

After learning about the advantages of the Halkali district in Istanbul and its strong infrastructure specifications, you must have an initial perception of the aesthetics of life in it. Here are the most important advantages of the residential property in Halkali:

  • A promising investment area, where real estate prices increase dramatically and achieve a profitable return when rented or sold after a period of no less than three years.

  • The proximity to Kucukcekmece Lake, and its entertainment and tourism services, in addition to the charming views of Halkali real estate on the lake.

  • The calm and security that the area enjoys

  • Proximity to important service facilities such as hospitals, universities, schools, commercial markets ... etc.

  • The existence of an interconnected network of transportation that serves the region and facilitates life in it

  • The advancement of the Greater Istanbul Municipality in the region and the provision of exemplary services within it, especially with regard to hygiene and entertainment

  • The presence of a distinguished list of residential complexes in the Halkali Istanbul area that provides many convenient services for its residents and achieves a lot of comfort and reassurance

  • The area is also suitable for commercial investment and the purchase of offices and companies because it is located in the middle of the European heart of Istanbul

  • Real estate prices are good and acceptable, especially for investors. The specifications of life in Halkali Istanbul outweigh the specifications of life in the most prestigious European cities, but the prices of real estate in it are much lower than the prices of similar properties in Europe, for example.

 

We have devoted the following paragraph to talking about real estate prices in Halkali

 

Real estate prices in Halkali Istanbul

Real estate prices in Halkali Istanbul vary according to several influences, namely:

  • Proximity to transportation stations

  • Close to Kucukcekmece Lake

  • Real estate within residential complexes is much more valuable than real estate within ordinary residential neighborhoods

  • Commercial real estate is slightly more expensive than residential real estate

 

In regular buildings

the average price per square meter ranges between 3500 to 4500 Turkish liras, and the price varies according to the location of the area, its proximity to transportation, the lakeshore, and the nearby service and recreational facilities

 

In the residential complexes

The average price per square meter ranges between 5000 to 9500 Turkish liras, and the price varies according to the location of the complex, its services, and internal features, and if the apartments are furnished or not, 

 

the average price of an apartment of 100 square meters If you want to buy an apartment in Halkali Istanbul of 100 square meters, the prices are as follows:

Not in a residential complex 

In a residential complex 

  

Minimum price

340.000 TL

460.000 TL

Average price

455.000 TL

715.000 TL

Highest price 

570.000 TL

970.000 TL

 

As we mentioned above, each price has different advantages related to the property 

Learn about the advantages of housing in residential complexes in Istanbul 

 

Advantages of real estate investment in Halkali

Halkali district in Istanbul is considered one of the distinguished investment areas, and the move to invest in its real estate is a smart move, especially since it has enjoyed a significant increase in its real estate prices during the past period, and the opening of the new water canal in Istanbul will make a big jump in real estate prices in Halkali in a very encouraging way for those who wish to invest real estate during this period.

 

Real estate price hike in Halkali

In this table prepared for you by Fanar Realty, based on the official statistical data for real estate prices in Istanbul, you can notice the significant differences achieved by the average square price in Halkali in Istanbul within a short period:

Duration

Average price increase per square meter in Halkali

During 2020

2.57%

Over the past three years

38.3%

During the past five years

100.6%

 

Capital turnover rate

The natural capital turnover from the monthly rent of real estate in the Halkali district in Istanbul is about 13 years, with the average monthly rent for an apartment of 100 square meters:

Not in a residential complex

In a residential complex 

  

Minimum rent 

1800 TL

2500 TL

Average rent 

2750 TL

4350 TL

Highest rent 

3700 TL

6200 TL

Annual rent increase rate

Monthly rent values for real estate in the Halkali district of Istanbul are witnessing a remarkable rise, according to Turkish official data:

 

Duration 

Average rent increase for Halkali real estate 

During 2020

3.01%

During the past three years 

56%

Over the past five years 

74%

Types of real estate investment in Halkali Istanbul

You can invest in the Halkali district of Istanbul in the following areas:

  • Residential real estate

  • Furnished apartments

  • Corporate offices and buildings

  • Student housing