
Turnkey Construction: Your Complete 2025 Guide
by Rabia Tosun - October 7, 2025For investors and homeowners looking to build residential properties or villas in Antalya, the process encompasses far more than construction alone. From architectural planning and building permits to technical infrastructure, municipal approvals, and aesthetic details, the journey requires comprehensive expertise and careful coordination.
Turnkey construction offers a streamlined, professional approach that transforms this complex process into a manageable, predictable experience. Increasingly popular in Antalya's housing market, this model delivers significant time and resource advantages while ensuring quality outcomes that meet your vision.
This comprehensive guide explores what turnkey construction entails, how the process unfolds, occupancy permit procedures, and current 2025 cost considerations for Antalya projects.
Understanding Turnkey Construction
Turnkey construction represents a comprehensive project model where a single firm manages every phase—from initial planning and permit acquisition through structural work and finishing touches. Property owners maintain oversight while the contractor handles all planning, technical implementation, and official procedures.
This approach delivers move-in ready properties upon completion. Professional teams manage materials, timelines, and process coordination. All projects follow Turkish zoning regulations, proceeding with proper permits and documentation throughout.
The Antalya Advantage
Antalya stands as one of Turkey's most dynamic construction markets, driven by favorable climate, investment potential, and expanding housing demand. As market activity increases, regulatory requirements and timeline pressures have made professional project management increasingly valuable.
The turnkey model particularly benefits:
- Remote investors seeking local expertise
- Land owners looking to develop residential properties
- Individuals prioritizing predictable costs and timelines
- Clients preferring centralized project coordination
Many Antalya construction firms now embrace the turnkey model, recognizing the value it brings to clients.
Yükselen Mimari's Comprehensive Approach
Yükselen Mimari, an Antalya-based construction firm, specializes in turnkey solutions for both villa and residential projects. The company manages the entire journey—from architectural aesthetics through technical details, permits to occupancy—delivering centralized, efficient project coordination.
Each project receives custom design aligned with the owner's vision, site conditions, and current regulations.
Core Capabilities
Yükselen Mimari's turnkey solutions encompass:
- Site analysis and concept development
- Permit processing, project documentation, and municipal coordination
- Unified management of structural and finishing work
- Interior design and furnishing solutions
- Exterior facade, landscaping, and common area development
The Turnkey Process Explained
A Yükselen Mimari turnkey project typically follows these phases:
1. Design and Permitting
- Comprehensive site zoning analysis
- Architectural design development
- Structural, electrical, and mechanical engineering
- Municipal approval acquisition and building permit issuance
2. Structural Construction
- Foundation excavation and reinforced concrete implementation
- Roof, exterior wall, and insulation installation
- Facade cladding application
3. Finishing Work
- Interior wall and ceiling construction
- Flooring installation (ceramic, parquet, tile)
- Kitchen and bathroom fixture installation
- Paint, plaster, and decorative detailing
4. Mechanical Systems
- Electrical, lighting, and outlet systems
- Water supply and wastewater infrastructure
- Heating and cooling system installation
5. Exterior Development (optional)
- Garden design and implementation
- Landscaping, parking, and pathways
- Additional features: terraces, verandas, pools
Occupancy Permits: Requirements and Process
The occupancy permit (building use permit) represents official documentation that a structure complies with approved plans and stands ready for habitation. Municipalities issue these essential documents, which legally authorize residential occupancy.
Yükselen Mimari integrates occupancy planning from project inception. Documentation proceeds systematically, with all technical reports completed during building inspection. Applications proceed following construction that precisely matches approved permits. After on-site inspections, municipalities issue occupancy documentation, delivering move-in ready properties to clients.
2025 Construction Costs: Antalya Market Overview
As of 2025, average per-square-meter pricing for turnkey construction in Antalya:
Standard Residential Construction: ₺35,000 - ₺45,000/m²
- Quality materials and workmanship
- Standard finishes and fixtures
- Complete electrical and plumbing systems
Premium Residential Construction: ₺45,000 - ₺60,000/m²
- Designer materials and high-end finishes
- Advanced climate control systems
- Custom interior solutions
Luxury Villa Construction: ₺60,000 - ₺85,000/m²
- Premium imported materials
- Smart home integration
- Comprehensive landscaping and pool features
- Custom architectural elements
These ranges reflect current market conditions and material costs. Yükselen Mimari provides detailed, customized proposals based on specific project requirements, site conditions, and client preferences.
Contract Considerations for Success
Turnkey construction delivers substantial advantages when professionally managed. Ensuring smooth project progression requires clear contract specifications:
- Material quality standards and brands
- Project completion timeline with provisions for delays
- Occupancy permit responsibility
- Scope of exterior, landscaping, and common area work
- Payment schedule and project reporting protocols
Yükselen Mimari prepares all agreements with clarity and transparency, ensuring secure processes. Customized technical proposals and timelines establish clear expectations from the outset.
Your Path Forward
Turnkey construction represents a sustainable approach that directly addresses modern living expectations in Antalya's housing market. Delegating comprehensive project management to professional teams yields significant advantages in time, cost efficiency, and quality outcomes.
When you're ready to bring your property vision to life through reliable, professional management, proper planning with an experienced team makes turnkey construction the optimal starting point. Partnering with Yükselen Mimari transforms the process into a streamlined, secure experience.