THE INCREASING DEMAND FOR HOUSES WITH SMALL SQUARE METERS: THE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY OF 2025 Economic fluctuations, changing lifestyles and increasing metropolitan costs... All these dynamics are bringing with them a remarkable trend in the real estate sector as of 2025: increasing demand for small square meter houses. The data we received from the field confirms that this segment is receiving more and more attention from investors and users every day. So why have tiny houses become so attractive? Here are the elements that shape the housing trends of 2025... Safe Haven in Economic Uncertainty: Small Dwellings While high inflation rates (42.7%) and the policy interest rate at 50% levels significantly increase loan costs, it brings low entry-cost alternatives to the fore for buyers. Studio and 1+1 apartments are becoming more accessible because they require low total borrowing. At the same time, high rental yield, fast depreciation period and liquidity advantage enable investors to gravitate towards this segment. We are also observing an increase of up to 40% in the number of people looking for apartments with small square meters in our investor portfolio. Demographic Transformation and Change in Lifestyle Generation Z prefers more compact, functional and close to the city center living spaces with its minimalist lifestyle and remote working model. According to TURKSTAT data, the proportion of single-person households has increased from 14.4% to 19.7% in the last eight years. This demographic transformation forms the sociological background of the demand for housing with small square meters. An Advantageous Segment in Terms of Investment Small houses offer a model that provides regular income without requiring large investments. The depreciation period in Ankara is 12 years, in some regions this period can be reduced to 9-10 years. In Istanbul, on the other hand, the average depreciation period in the central regions is about 15 years. In Izmir, the average is 14 years. The operating costs of houses with small square meters are also low: significant savings are made in expenses such as dues, heating, electricity. Our investment consultants note that the apartments with small square meters in the portfolio are changing hands faster and there is an intensity of demand. Regional Demands and Location Advantage The European Side of Istanbul is becoming the center of attraction of such residences with its proximity to business centers. While there is an intensity in the search for 1 + 1 rental apartments in university circles in Ankara, the return on investment of studio apartments in central locations such as Osmangazi in Bursa has reached remarkable levels. In addition, it is observed that not only in metropolitan cities, but also in summer areas such as Antalya, Bodrum, Cesme October 1 + 0 and 1 + 1 apartments offer additional income to investors with the potential of short-term rental.