Property for sale in Bursa: apartment, house, view of Uludağ
Bursa is the green city south of the Marmara Sea, at the foot of Uludağ, with thermal baths, parks and strong industry. Property for sale in Bursa means an apartment to live in, in a city that is calmer and cheaper than Istanbul and still has everything.
Sunday in Bursa: breakfast with the family in Çekirge, then the cable car up Uludağ, where there is snow in February while the trees are already blossoming below. Back in the city you eat Iskender kebab where it was invented. In the evening on the balcony the mountain turns red, and you wonder why you put this off for so long.
Location, life, connections: Bursa
Bursa lies south of the Marmara Sea, about two hours by car from Istanbul. Istanbul (IST) and Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) airports are your connection to Europe, and Uludağ with its ski area is right on your doorstep.
Bursa was the first Ottoman capital, and you can see that in the old town with the Grand Mosque and the silk bazaar. Alongside it are car factories, a university, thermal baths in Çekirge and lots of green. The city is growing but stays more relaxed in daily life than Istanbul.
- Airport
- Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW)
Who Bursa suits
- A year-round home in a city with nature
- Buyers of Turkish heritage with family in Bursa
- Buyers who watch their money
Property for sale in Bursa: apartment, house or plot
Buying an apartment in Bursa
Apartments come as existing stock and as new builds in complexes, often with a view of Uludağ.
Buying a house or villa
Houses stand on the edge of the city and in the villages towards the mountain.
Buying a plot
You find plots in the surrounding area, and we check their status and development rights for you.
By the sea, with a sea view or an affordable start
There is no sea in Bursa itself, but the coast at Mudanya and Yalova is under an hour away. In return you get more apartment for your money here than in Istanbul: new complexes with a pool, a mountain view instead of a sea view, and you start affordably. Villas with a garden stand on the slopes towards Uludağ. If you absolutely want to live by the sea, we will show you Mudanya or Yalova as an alternative.
What speaks for Bursa
- Green and calmer than Istanbul
- Strong economy, stable demand
- Ski area and thermal baths on the doorstep
What to think about in Bursa (and we for you)
- No sea in the city
- Earthquake zone, we check the structural safety
Find your home in Bursa
Tell us what you have in mind and what you want to spend. We show you what Bursa has for that, without obligation.
Enquire for free nowAlpa Abi, the team and Bursa
In Bursa we coordinate with our network on the ground. We listen, look for suitable properties, have them viewed and send you photos, video and an honest opinion. We check the Tapu (title deed), the building permit and the Iskan (occupancy permit), calculate the additional costs for you, and someone from our team is with you at the notary and the land registry office. Advice costs nothing.
Costs and process
Tapu fee 4 percent, valuation report from around 5,000 lira, DASK (compulsory earthquake insurance): together around 4 to 5 percent on the purchase price in Bursa. How the purchase runs from the first conversation to the key is in the buying process, the figures in the additional costs guide.
What people ask us about Bursa
How far is Bursa from Istanbul?
About two hours by car, depending on traffic. Over the Osman Gazi Bridge it is quick, or you take the ferry from Istanbul to Mudanya and are in the city half an hour later.
Is Bursa worth it as a place to live?
Yes, if you want a city with nature, a university and work, without the bustle of Istanbul. Apartments are cheaper, demand is stable, and Istanbul stays close for day trips.
What do I need to watch out for when buying in Bursa?
Bursa lies in an earthquake zone, so we check the year of construction and structural safety before you even see a property. DASK earthquake insurance is compulsory, the Tapu fee is 4 percent, and in total you calculate with 4 to 5 percent additional costs.