The construction-contracting alternative to flat-for-land: renew your at-risk building at a transparent cost without giving up units.
At a glance
Urban Transformation
For buildings classified as at-risk under Türkiye's Law No. 6306, Savaş Grup A.Ş. offers a construction-contracting model instead of flat-for-land: owners keep their full land share while the building is demolished and rebuilt for a fixed, quantity-based fee. Risk assessment, design, permits and construction are handled by one team; the process averages 12–18 months.
In urban renewal, the biggest loss for property owners is having to hand part of their units to a developer. For at-risk buildings under Law No. 6306, Savaş Grup A.Ş. offers the construction-contracting model instead of flat-for-land: owners keep their entire land share, and the building is demolished and rebuilt at a fixed price based on quantities. Risk assessment, support applications, design, permits and construction are handled in one hand; the process takes 12–18 months on average.
| Criterion | Flat-for-land | Construction contracting (Savaş Grup model) |
|---|---|---|
| Land share | 30–50% goes to the developer | Stays fully with the owners |
| Cost | Hidden in the units given away | Quantity-based, fixed in the contract |
| Financing | Developer | Public grant/loan + owner contribution |
| Quality decisions | Developer | Owners, with independent building inspection |
| Suits | Plots with very high land value | Most buildings where flat-for-land does not work economically |
Contract, payment and inspection details are explained step by step in the construction-contracting alternative to flat-for-land.
In Istanbul, buildings with a risk assessment completed by 31 December 2026 qualify for the "Half on Us" grant + loan + relocation package (under the decision in the Official Gazette; an extension to the end of 2027 was announced on 7 September 2026 but has not yet been published); see your building's total instantly with the "Half on Us" support calculator. In Ankara, İzmir and other provinces the Ministry's general rent-support and loan programmes apply. Priority districts, support amounts and process differences by city are in our guides: Istanbul urban renewal 2026, Ankara urban renewal and strengthening, İzmir urban renewal 2026.
If the performance analysis concludes "can be strengthened", demolition is not the only option. Our decision table by building age, concrete strength, zoning rights and budget is in strengthen or rebuild; our building renovation and strengthening team works under the same contract structure. Note that "Half on Us" funds demolition and rebuild only.
Headquartered in Istanbul, we work with owners' assemblies on both sides of the city — Avcılar, Bahçelievler, Bağcılar, Kadıköy, Maltepe and Kartal above all — and in Ankara and İzmir. Share your building's risk report or address; we will brief the owners' meeting free of charge and prepare a quantity-based proposal.
Choosing a contractor for urban transformation is a more binding decision than buying a flat: you sign on behalf of all the owners and there is no way back. When looking at urban transformation companies, check:
Savaş Grup works both models — flat-for-land and construction contracting — with assessment, permits, construction and occupancy gathered into a single contract and the programme written into it.
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Years of Experience
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ISO 9001
Quality Management System
We inspect the site, then define your goals, budget and timeline together.
Architectural, structural and MEP designs are prepared and presented with photorealistic renders.
A transparent bill-of-quantities proposal, a clear schedule and a payment plan are signed off.
Works are executed under ISO 9001 quality protocols with weekly reporting and HSE audits.
Systems are tested and commissioned, and the work is handed over turnkey.
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With flat-for-land, some flats and their land share go to the contractor; with the contracting model, all stay with the owners, who pay in progress payments. Which suits your building?
Urban Transformation
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