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Turks find unusual housing solutions: from converted farm vehicle to caravan living

30.04.2026 01:08 1 min 2 sources

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Housing crisis in Turkey sparks creative solutions

47-year-old Murat Yıldız from Akçadağ district in Malatya province, unable to find rental housing, converted an agricultural vehicle into a motorhome. He has been living in the converted vehicle for about three weeks, sleeping in it and using public facilities for toilets and washing.

Another case is entrepreneur Taner Şenay, who sold his house in Istanbul and has been living permanently in a caravan for two years. The total area, including a winter garden, is about 100 m², and monthly expenses including site rent are around 12,000 Turkish lira.

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Man Unable to Find Rental Housing Converts Farm Vehicle into Motorhome

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