Wissem Hassouna
Founder of Bosphorus Capital | Istanbul Investment Concierge
Wissem Hassouna is the founder of Bosphorus Capital, an Istanbul-focused private investment concierge helping international buyers evaluate property opportunities in Türkiye. Through investor education and local coordination, he focuses on informed decisions, careful property selection, and transparent acquisition processes.
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Inside an Etiler residence
Join Wissem for a tour of an apartment in Etiler, Istanbul, presented at USD 2.8 million.
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Working from Istanbul, Wissem built Bosphorus Capital around a simple conviction: international buyers deserve representation that sits on their side of the table. Rather than presenting endless listings, he and his team narrow the field to a small number of carefully reviewed options — each one visited, legally checked, and honestly assessed before a client ever hears about it.
His approach is deliberately personal. Every client brief is read and answered by a partner, every recommendation is explained in writing, and every transaction is coordinated with independent, licensed Turkish legal counsel. He works primarily with international and GCC investors, families relocating to Istanbul, and buyers pursuing Turkish citizenship by investment.
Wissem believes that trust in property is earned slowly: through accurate information, patient guidance, and an office that still answers the phone years after the deed is signed.
Approach
- Investor interests first — recommendations are made as if for his own family.
- Process over pressure — no decision is rushed, and every step is documented in writing.
- Due diligence before enthusiasm — legal, structural and market review precede any introduction.
- Transparency on fees and conflicts — how the office is compensated is disclosed before you commit.
- Long-term thinking — the relationship is measured in years, not in closing dates.
Selected insights
Wissem's research and notes on Istanbul property, due diligence and the citizenship programme are published in the Insights section as they are completed. Related reading: how Turkish citizenship by investment works and the due-diligence checks every foreign buyer should complete.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Wissem Hassouna?
Wissem Hassouna is the founder of Bosphorus Capital, an Istanbul-focused private investment concierge that helps international buyers evaluate and acquire property in Türkiye. He works directly with clients on property selection, due-diligence coordination and citizenship-by-investment files.
What is Bosphorus Capital?
Bosphorus Capital is a private property investment concierge based in Istanbul. It serves international and GCC investors, families relocating to Türkiye, and buyers pursuing Turkish citizenship by investment — with one advisor per client and independent, licensed Turkish legal counsel on every transaction.
What does he focus on?
Careful property selection, transparent acquisition processes, and long-term client relationships. Rather than presenting endless listings, he narrows the field to a small number of reviewed options — each visited, legally checked and honestly assessed before a client hears about it.
How can an investor contact his team?
The simplest way is to begin a private assessment on the Invest page — every brief is read personally. You can also reach the office on WhatsApp at +216 24 176 071 or by email at sales@bosphorus.capital.
Elsewhere
Request a private consultation.
Five quiet minutes. Every brief is read personally.