| Type | Size | Price (Min - Max) |
|---|---|---|
| 1+1 | 65 - 90 M² | Prices from $600,000 |
| 2+1 | 132 - 183 M² | Prices from $950,000 |
| 2,5+1 | 184 - 338 M² | Prices from $1,117,000 |
| 3+1 | 159 - 241 M² | Prices from $1,200,000 |
| 4+1 | 236 - 329 M² | Prices from $1,500,000 |
| 3+1 Dbx | 230 - 369 M² | Prices from $1,450,000 |
| 4+1 Dbx | 294 - 294 M² | Prices from $1,850,000 |
| 4,5+1 Dbx | 393 - 400 M² | Prices from $2,010,000 |
| 4,5+2 Dbx | 565 - 565 M² | Prices from $3,200,000 |
| 5,5+1 Dbx | 502 - 502 M² | Prices from $2,340,000 |
| 6,5+1 Dbx | 483 - 483 M² | Prices from $2,863,000 |
Referans Beşiktaş is a prestige residential project developed jointly by Kiler GYO and Biskon Yapı, with support from TOKİ. It’s marketed as a legacy project combining refined architecture, central location, and exclusivity in Beşiktaş—one of Istanbul’s most elite districts.
Land & Scale: Built on ~ 17,665‑18,000 m² plot in Abbasağa, Beşiktaş.
Blocks & Units: The development consists of 10 blocks, offering about 293‑295 residential units in total.
Unit Types: A wide range of layouts: from 2+1, 2.5+1, 3+1, 3.5+1, 4+1, 4.5+1 up to 5.5+1 and 6.5+1 duplexes.
Size Ranges: Apartments start roughly from ~ 131 m² up to ~ 549 m² depending on the layout or duplex/garden‑unit choice.
District: Beşiktaş, Abbasağa neighborhood — in the heart of Istanbul’s European side, with historic streets, nearby parks, and views to the Bosphorus.
Access & Nearby Landmarks:
Very close to the Bosphorus, approx 5 minutes walk to the sea in some points.
Close to metro, ferries, bus networks.
Nearby parks: Ihlamur Park, Abbasağa Park, and other green areas.
Hospitals, schools, private education, shopping malls are all within short reach.
Modern, high‑quality architecture with emphasis on large terraces, gardens, duplex units for more personal space.
Views: many units offer views of the Bosphorus and the city skyline.
Emphasis on premium finishes, luxury social facilities, and security.
Residents can expect top‑tier facilities geared toward comfort, wellness, and prestige. Examples include:
Indoor pool, Turkish bath (hamam), steam rooms, spa areas.
Gym/fitness centre, landscaped walking areas, ornamental pools.
Private terraces and garden units for many apartments.
Secure parking (underground), 24/7 security, CCTV.
Status: Under construction.
Expected Completion & Delivery: Many sources indicate 2025 as expected delivery year.
Payment Plans:
Often involves down payment plus installments. For example, some options like ~ 50% initial payment with remainder in instalments.
Some listings reference cash payment and flexible deposit plans.
Prime location in Beşiktaş offers strong potential for capital appreciation, being close to Bosphorus, transit, cultural and historic nodes.
Luxury offering with garden/terrace units for those seeking premium living in the city centre.
Appeals to families, professionals, foreign investors due to prestige, accessibility, amenities.
Potential for rental yield is good given the location and demand in Beşiktaş.
| Unit Type | Size Range (approx) | Starting Price / Range* |
|---|---|---|
| 2+1 / 2.5+1 | ~ 131‑200 m² | from ~ € 806,749 (for smaller units) |
| Larger 3‑ to 5+ bedroom / Duplex units | ~ 200‑549 m² | Premium pricing, significantly higher depending on terrace, Bosphorus view, duplex/garden condition |
* Prices exclude taxes or additional fees. Always confirm final pricing with the developer.
Referans Beşiktaş offers an exclusive opportunity for those who desire:
Luxurious living in a historic, central district with Bosphorus views.
Premium amenities, green gardens, terraces, and high‑end finishes.
Prestige and investment opportunity in one of Istanbul’s most sought‑after neighbourhoods.
A life where modern comfort meets cultural richness and proximity to all key infrastructures.
All residential properties in Turkey are legally required to carry DASK, the state-backed compulsory earthquake insurance scheme, before a title deed transfer can be completed. Buyers at Referans Beşiktaş should factor the annual DASK premium into their ongoing ownership costs alongside any building service charges (aidat) levied for maintaining the development’s indoor pool, hamam, spa and landscaped grounds.
After choosing a unit and agreeing terms, buyers sign a sales contract and follow the agreed down payment and instalment schedule through to completion. Foreign buyers also need a military clearance check (askeri izin) confirming the property does not fall within a restricted zone, before title transfer is finalised at the Turkish Land Registry and Cadastre Directorate. Buyers pursuing a citizenship application should factor that process into their post-purchase timeline.
Before committing to a unit at Referans Beşiktaş, buyers should confirm current pricing and availability by block, floor and layout, the project’s up-to-date construction and handover status given the original 2025 target has now passed, whether the purchase clears the $400,000 citizenship-by-investment threshold, and which specific units offer confirmed Bosphorus views versus city-facing outlooks. Working through this checklist with UInvest ahead of signing helps buyers align the purchase with both budget and residency planning.
Buyers considering a purchase at Referans Beşiktaş should confirm current financing options directly with UInvest, since payment structures for prestige central-Istanbul developments can differ from standard off-plan projects. Both developer-led instalment plans and third-party mortgage financing are common routes for foreign buyers in Turkey, and the right choice depends on the buyer’s residency status and investment horizon.
Property in Turkey is typically priced with reference to both Turkish Lira, Euro and US Dollars, and buyers converting from foreign currency should be aware that the Lira has historically been more volatile than Gulf currencies pegged to the Dollar. Demographic and construction-sector statistics published by TÜİK, Turkey’s official statistics institute, offer a useful independent reference point for buyers assessing long-term demand fundamentals in Beşiktaş and the wider Bosphorus corridor.
With an indoor pool, Turkish bath, steam rooms, spa areas, a gym and landscaped walking areas across 10 blocks, Referans Beşiktaş operates under an on-site building management structure funded through the aidat service charge. Given the development’s prestige positioning, buyers should expect a service charge reflective of its premium amenity offering, and should confirm the current rate directly with UInvest before signing.
This development suits buyers who want a prestige, central-Istanbul address in one of the city’s most established and historic districts — professionals and families drawn to the Bosphorus proximity and terrace or garden units, and investors targeting Turkish citizenship eligibility. The broad unit range, from 2+1 apartments through to 6.5+1 duplexes, gives Referans Beşiktaş appeal across very different buyer profiles.
With private terraces and garden units for many apartments, nearby Ihlamur Park and Abbasağa Park, and hospitals, schools and shopping malls all within short reach, Referans Beşiktaş is well positioned for families relocating to Istanbul’s European side. The development’s larger duplex layouts, up to 6.5+1, give bigger households genuine separation between living and sleeping areas.
Buyers evaluating Referans Beşiktaş against other Istanbul projects available through UInvest should also consider JW Marriott Residences Tarabya, another prestige Bosphorus-adjacent development, and Hayat Vision in Pendik for a broader picture of pricing and positioning across the city. For current market data, see our Turkish real estate market statistics and trends.
With the project’s original 2025 completion target now behind it, buyers in 2026 should request an up-to-date construction status from UInvest before committing — a step that applies to any development nearing or past its original handover date. For buyers targeting Turkish citizenship eligibility or a prestige Bosphorus-adjacent home, confirming current status is the key first step. For a broader view of market timing, see our guide to property investment in Dubai vs. Turkey.
Beşiktaş’s status as one of Istanbul’s most prestigious and historic districts, combined with its Bosphorus proximity, supports strong potential rental demand from both long-term tenants and international visitors. Buyers should confirm current achievable rents for their specific unit type directly with UInvest, and factor in aidat service charges and annual DASK premiums when calculating net yield.
Beşiktaş is one of Istanbul’s most established and sought-after districts, offering a deep pool of comparable resale transactions relative to newer, still-developing neighbourhoods. Buyers should confirm current comparable resale transactions directly with UInvest when underwriting a purchase, particularly for Referans Beşiktaş’s larger duplex and garden units.
Beşiktaş is one of Istanbul’s most historically significant and centrally located districts on the European side of the Bosphorus, combining historic streets, waterfront parks and a genuinely lived-in, mixed-use character rarely found in newer developments. Its proximity to the Bosphorus, established metro and ferry connectivity, and dense cluster of hospitals, schools and shopping give residents a rare combination of heritage and everyday convenience.
Referans Beşiktaş tends to attract two main buyer groups: citizenship-focused investors drawn to its qualifying price point and prestige Beşiktaş address, and families or professionals seeking a high-specification home with terraces, gardens or Bosphorus views in one of Istanbul’s most established districts. Both groups benefit from the same underlying advantage — a historically significant location with genuine long-term prestige.
Buyers weighing a purchase at Referans Beşiktaş against freehold options in Dubai should note the fundamentally different investment cases each market offers: Turkey’s citizenship-by-investment threshold is lower in absolute terms than Dubai’s Golden Visa property threshold, while Dubai offers a currency peg to the US Dollar that Turkey’s Lira-denominated market does not. For a fuller comparison, see our guide to property investment in Dubai vs. Turkey.
Buyers at Referans Beşiktaş should confirm directly with UInvest what after-sales support, maintenance and rental-management services are available post-purchase, and how the building’s management structure relates to the development’s joint Kiler GYO and Biskon Yapı delivery team.
Buyers who are seriously considering a purchase should have proof of funds or financing pre-approval in place ahead of a reservation, along with identification documents required for the freehold registration process. Given the development’s original completion target has passed, buyers should also request the latest developer-confirmed construction timeline before finalising any reservation.
Beyond the agreed purchase price, buyers in Turkey should budget for the title deed transfer fee, typically shared between buyer and seller, along with the mandatory DASK earthquake insurance premium and any applicable notary or translation costs for foreign buyers completing paperwork through a power of attorney. UInvest can provide buyers with a full breakdown of these associated costs of buying property in Turkey ahead of signing.
Turkey’s citizenship-by-investment programme, introduced in 2017, allows foreign nationals who purchase real estate worth at least $400,000 to apply for citizenship for themselves and their immediate family, provided the property is held for a minimum retention period set by the government. Applicants typically need a valuation report confirming the property meets the threshold, proof of payment through the Turkish banking system, and a clean criminal record. Given Referans Beşiktaş’s premium pricing, most units in the development comfortably clear this threshold; UInvest can walk buyers through the current documentation requirements and timeline.
The spread from 2+1 apartments through to 6.5+1 duplexes means the development can suit very different buyer profiles within the same project. Smaller 2+1 and 2.5+1 units tend to appeal to investors targeting rental yield or smaller households, while the larger 4+1 through 6.5+1 duplex and garden layouts suit larger families wanting more separation between living and sleeping areas, or terrace and garden access. Buyers should discuss current pricing and floor-plan availability by unit type directly with UInvest, since not every block offers every layout.
Because Referans Beşiktaş’s original completion target of 2025 has now passed, buyers should treat confirming current construction and delivery status as the essential first step before reserving. This is a routine part of due diligence for any development nearing or past its original handover date, and UInvest can provide buyers with the latest confirmed status directly from the joint Kiler GYO and Biskon Yapı development team, including any revised timeline.
Beşiktaş’s status as an established, centrally located Bosphorus-adjacent district with strong metro, ferry and bus connectivity has historically supported solid rental demand from professionals, expatriates and international tenants. Buyers should request current comparable rental figures for Referans Beşiktaş’s specific unit types directly from UInvest before underwriting a purchase on a yield basis, since achievable rents vary meaningfully between city-facing and Bosphorus-view units.
When will Referans Beşiktaş be completed?
Estimated delivery is sometime in 2025, depending on block and unit.
Where is Referans Beşiktaş located?
In the Abbasağa neighbourhood of Beşiktaş, İstanbul, very close to the Bosphorus, public transport, parks, schools, hospitals and central amenities.
What kinds of units are available?
Lots of variation: 2+1 through up to 6.5+1 layouts, including duplexes, garden units, terrace units.
Do some units offer Bosphorus views or terrace/garden features?
Yes — many units include terraces or gardens; views of Bosphorus are one of the selling points.
Is it family‑friendly?
Yes — large units, green open spaces, terraces/gardens, social facilities, safety and security make it well suited for families.
Can foreigners buy in this project and are there residency/citizenship implications?
Foreigners can buy real estate in Turkey. For residency or citizenship, check current legal thresholds and developer options.
What is the price range for different unit types?
From around € 800,000+ for smaller 2‑bedroom types, rising significantly for larger and luxury units. Get exact quotes from developer.
Beyond the unit itself, a qualifying property purchase of $400,000 or more anywhere in Turkey, including Referans Beşiktaş, can support an application for Turkish citizenship by investment. See our current Istanbul property listings for more options in the city.
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