1+1, 2+1 or 3+1? How to choose the right flat size in Turkey

“How many rooms do we need?” sounds like a simple question, but it determines your budget, your monthly fees, the kind of tenant who will knock on your door and how fast you can sell later.

What do the numbers mean?

The first number is the number of bedrooms; the second is the number of living rooms. See the guide to reading property listings.

Common sizes and approximate areas

The following areas are net and approximate, and vary from project to project:

• 1+1: about 50–65 m².
• 2+1: about 75–100 m².
• 3+1: about 110–140 m².
• 4+1 and duplex: 150 m² or more.

Always compare by net area. See the guide to net and gross area.

Which size suits whom?

1+1

A student, a couple, or an investor near a university. Easy to rent near demand, with lower fees.

2+1

A balanced choice: a small family, or one bedroom plus a guest room, with broad rental demand.

3+1

The most popular with Arab families: a room for the parents and two for the children, and well suited to summer visits.

4+1 and duplex

Large families and long visits with relatives. A narrower audience when selling or renting.

Considerations for Arab families

• The living room: is it big enough to receive guests?
• A guest room: useful during summer visits.
• The kitchen: closed or open? Many families prefer a closed kitchen.
• Bathrooms: at least two in a 3+1.
• Storage: enough cupboards for the family.

Size and costs

• The aidat (monthly maintenance fee) is usually calculated by floor area or share. See the guide to maintenance fees.
• Heating costs more in larger flats. See the guide to heating systems.
• Property tax rises with value. See the guide to annual property tax.

Size and investment

Choose the size most in demand in that particular neighbourhood, not in the city in general. Ask: who rents here? Students, families or summer visitors? See the guide to living versus investing.

The bottom line

Choose the size you really need, with an eye on who will live there after you. For an Arab family, the 3+1 remains the most common choice, the 2+1 the most balanced for investment, and the 1+1 for proximity to universities.

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