MERSİN FOR HIGH RETURNS AND CAPITAL APPRECIATION

The key to a successful investment is all about return of investment and capital appreciation. To achieve this you need to start from ideally under market value and pick the right exit time. As well as that, getting your property to the best position to generate the highest return possible is very important too.

Why Mersin is one of the best locations in Turkey for capital appreciation?

Mersin has everything Antalya or Mugla has, however 5 decades ago, it was appointed to be a trade hub where the largest port in the Mediterranean was founded. When you have a coastline of about 200 miles though, being a port city is not a problem. Especially because the MIP (Mersin International Port) is on the East end of the province.

To the West of the city centre Silifke, Gulnar, Aydincik, Bozyazi and Anamur have mesmerising coastlines.  Naturally beautiful bays, coves and historical ruins make this coastline really special.

So, there are commercial properties, Organised Industrial Zones and a Free zone on the East. And, beautiful sand beaches, excellent hills overlooking the sea and huge room for development. This has capital appreciation written all over it.

3 best ways to invest with $400.000 in Mersin

Strategy 1

Most common way to invest is of course, buy-to-let. If you are planning on getting Turkish Citizenship ideal is to buy a resale home or two in a favourable location. 5-10 year old buildings have character, and they pull the best tenants to themselves, so a good return is guaranteed.

Homes in Mersin are not as expensive as Istanbul or Antalya. We could a luxurious, sea view property with 3-4 bedrooms or even 5-6 one bedroom units in the same building or within vicinity from each other.

Mersin is constantly growing and one of the fastest in Turkey. So, demand for homes like yours will always be high and this means a god ROI overall. Our rating for residential investment is 8/10. 

Strategy 2

The closest alternative to residential investment is buying a commercial unit to let. Commercial units get better rental rates and if we get a good size unit or two with you $400.000, we will be getting a good return, as well as high capital appreciation. Shops, stores, offices are all available in 5-10 year old buildings with good reputation. Also some areas are priced competitively nowadays, and in the next 2-3 years values may increase significantly with the rapid growth of Mersin. Our rating for commercial investment is 8,5/10. 

Strategy 3

Where there is rapid growth, newly planned zones, a brand new international airport and extending roads/motorways land investment with a dynamic strategy is king. We suggest buying a land with zoning and developing it to sell as the best strategy there is to maximise profits and achieve your goals.

If you are after Turkish Citizenship, we first buy a land just over $400.000. This way you start the process and while you are waiting the complete the 3,5 year citizenship process, you will have two options to evaluate your land to higher your profits.

If you do not wish to spend further, then we can get a contractor to develop the land for you. With a share of %35-45 we will get a number of residential units which we can rent first, then sell after the 3,5 year process is over. Expected capital appreciation including potential rental income is about %75-80 in USD terms. Our rating for the contract share investment is 9/10. 

If you have extra funds, then MARE Investment wishes to develop your building for you with a 40% down payment (ratio of the turnkey cost) and we start sales from the start. Compared to the above method, the timeframe is longer however the sustainability and profitability is higher. You will be paying the balance in about 12 instalments, monthly. But if we sell a unit then your instalments can be paid for as much as the unit covers. Overall, when we sell all of the units, we will have a cycle of projects with your funds and sustain a success story. Expected capital appreciation is about %85-90 in USD terms. Our rating for commercial investment is 9,5/10. 

Important notes about 2025 regarding capital appreciation

• Citizenship by Investment may not always be there, so acting before mid 2026 is recommended.
• The Mersin-Antalya motorway is in its early stages. The later you act, the higher the prices may be.
• Zoning plans are nearing completion in the Mezitli and Narlikuyu areas. Prices are more attractive before completion, no need to say.
• High ROI involves risk. If risk is rewarding, no problem, however we advise consulted moves in Mersin if this will be the first time you are investing abroad.

Who knows, maybe you will leave your details and plan a viewing trip with us before the end of 2025.