Erdal Albayrak / Chairman of the Board, Albayrak Beton:
“Real estate is a tool that preserves the value of money”
Official data continues to come in as we had anticipated. Looking at the latest figures, we see an increase in first-hand and mortgaged housing sales. From a sectoral perspective, 2025 was not a very good year. The negative effects of difficulty in accessing financing in the markets were felt in our sector, as in many others. However, the first three months of 2026 are giving us signals of recovery. First-quarter data is encouraging. Housing prices are currently following a more balanced course compared with previous periods. In addition, if housing loan interest rates decline in the future, prices may rise due to stronger demand. The expectation that housing prices are high and may rise even further in the future leads people to see real estate as a tool that preserves the value of money, which in turn supports purchases. Those who evaluate these results are taking steps to become homeowners within the limits of their means.
Cihat Algün / Chairman of the Board, Algün:
“Our sector will continue to be a locomotive”
The figures from TÜİK’s March housing sales statistics show us that demand for housing is very strong, both for need-based purchases and for investment purposes. The increase in mortgaged sales is striking. Pent-up demand moves when suitable conditions emerge. Especially the low- and middle-income group prefers to take advantage of favorable conditions. On the other hand, demand for luxury housing is also increasing. Those who invest with the aim of protecting themselves from inflation and preserving the value of their money, and those who want to generate rental income, are also turning to housing. As a result, an upward movement in housing sales is being observed. Our hope is that this increase will continue with stronger momentum. The importance of the real estate sector for our country is significant. As is well known, our sector feeds more than 250 lines of business. It revitalizes many areas and creates cash flow. As these business lines grow, the need for employees arises, contributing to employment and reducing unemployment. For this reason as well, the real estate and construction sector will continue to be a locomotive sector.