Güre Urban Transformation 2026: Thermal Area

Güre’s Building Stock Around the Thermal Area

Around the thermal area in Güre there is a dense stock of old apart-hotels, guesthouses and summer homes. Some of these buildings date from the early holiday/tourism building period and fall short of the current earthquake code.

Transforming buildings around the thermal springs offers the chance to provide both earthquake safety and the modern accommodation standards that thermal tourism requires.

Thermal-Focused Transformation Opportunity in Güre

In Güre, an old apart-hotel or guesthouse can evolve through transformation into a modern boutique accommodation or rental apartment unit. The year-round demand of thermal tourism keeps occupancy and returns high for investments of this kind.

For buyers targeting health and thermal tourism, transformed buildings that comply with the current code command a clear premium. Güre stands out in transformation thanks to its dual use as housing + accommodation.

Stock of old apart-hotels/guesthouses around the thermal facilities
Transformation = earthquake safety + modern accommodation standards
Year-round thermal tourism demand ensures high occupancy
Suitable ground for boutique hotel / rental apartment conversion
Advantage of dual use: housing + accommodation

The Urban Transformation Process (Summary)

Risky Building AssessmentAn organisation licensed by the Ministry inspects the building and reports its earthquake risk. Even a single owner can apply.

Objection and FinalisationThe report is recorded at the land registry office (tapu müdürlüğü) and served on the owners. Once the objection period ends, the assessment becomes final.

Owners’ DecisionFor a risky building, the transformation/demolition decision is taken by a simple majority of the owners (at the rate currently set by the legislation), and the contractor/method is chosen.

Demolition and ReconstructionAfter the building is vacated it is demolished; the new project is built in line with the current Turkish Building Earthquake Code (Türkiye Bina Deprem Yönetmeliği, TBDY).

State SupportRent assistance and/or interest-subsidised loans may become available during the process. For current amounts and conditions, consult the relevant authority.

These pages are for general information only. For risky building assessments, rent assistance amounts and official applications, refer to your municipality and the Provincial Directorate of Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change (Çevre, Şehircilik ve İklim Değişikliği İl Müdürlüğü).

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I turn my apart-hotel in Güre into boutique accommodation?

This is possible in the thermal area when the appropriate zoning and permit conditions are met. A risky building assessment and confirmation of the zoning status from the relevant municipality are needed first.

Is the thermal area an advantage in transformation?

Yes; since the constant demand of thermal tourism brings high occupancy and returns to transformed modern units, Güre is an attractive location for investors.

Which use is more profitable after transformation?

In Güre, dual use as housing + accommodation (apartment/boutique) generally carries a higher return potential than single-purpose use.