Who Is Özbil Akbil? A Trusted Northern Cyprus Real Estate Expert

Early Childhood & Roots

Özbil Akbil was born on 26 January 1994 in Nicosia, Cyprus, into a Turkish-Cypriot family deeply rooted in both the built environment and public service. From his earliest years, he grew up surrounded not only by property and architecture—but also by strong values, love, and family unity.

His father: Ahmet Akbil is recognized as one of the leading architects in Northern Cyprus, having contributed to numerous residential and commercial projects across the island.

His mother: Pelin Akbil served for many years as a senior manager at the Land Registry Office in Nicosia, where she played an essential role in property ownership procedures, legal documentation, and title registrations.

Equally important was the emotional foundation of his upbringing. Özbil grew up in a close-knit family with an elder sister, who remains one of his closest friends and strongest supporters. Their bond, built on trust, respect, and shared experiences, shaped his character and strengthened his sense of responsibility from a young age.

Raised in an environment defined by love, strong family values, and open communication, Özbil developed a deep respect for integrity, loyalty, and long-term thinking—principles that would later guide both his personal and professional life.

Growing up between architectural drawings, site discussions, and official land procedures, Özbil was exposed early to how real estate is not just about buildings—but about vision, legality, structure, and long-term value. This unique combination of technical design insight and institutional knowledge laid the foundations of a mindset that would later define his professional path.

In many ways, real estate was not a career choice—it was a natural evolution.

Early Career & First Professional Steps

Graduating with a Civil Engineering (BEng) degree, Özbil Akbil entered professional life equipped with strong technical skills, analytical thinking, and structured problem-solving abilities. Yet, beyond engineering, he felt a growing awareness that his strengths extended further than desks, calculations, and fixed routines.

He was naturally drawn to movement, social interaction, and dynamic environments—enjoying conversations, meeting new people, discovering different places, and engaging in negotiations. With a strong business-oriented mindset, he felt most alive in roles that combined strategy, communication, and decision-making.

While reflecting on his next step, Özbil found himself unexpectedly part of a conversation with real estate agents. Curious by nature, he began asking questions—about the market, client psychology, negotiation dynamics, and long-term value creation. What started as a casual discussion quickly turned into clarity.

He recognized that real estate was the perfect intersection of engineering knowledge, people skills, negotiation, and business vision.

Without hesitation, Özbil made his decision. In December 2017, he entered the real estate sector and started working the following week at a local real estate agency, marking the beginning of his professional journey in property sales and investment advisory.

His very first meeting in this agency—captured in the photograph below—stands as a reminder of the moment where technical foundation met instinct, and a new path truly began.

From the moment he entered the real estate sector, Özbil Akbil immersed himself fully in every aspect of the business. He quickly gained hands-on experience across the full spectrum of property transactions—starting from apartment rentals, moving into residential sales, and expanding into land transactions and investment-oriented deals.

Known for his ability to learn rapidly and take decisive action, Özbil adapted quickly to market dynamics, client psychology, and negotiation strategies. His technical background in engineering, combined with strong communication skills, allowed him to understand properties in depth while presenting them clearly and confidently to clients.

By the end of his first year in the business, his performance set him apart. Özbil became the top-selling estate agent at Premar Metro Emlak, a well-established Turkish real estate franchise, marking a defining early milestone in his career and confirming that his decision to enter the real estate sector was the right one.

Leadership Chapter: Joining Baştaşlar Group of Companies

At the end of 2022, a defining moment marked the next phase of Özbil Akbil’s career. Ahmet Baştaş, the Chairman of Baştaşlar Group of Companies—one of the most prestigious and long-established construction groups in Northern Cyprus, founded in 1969—personally contacted Özbil with an invitation to join the company and build a long-term future together.

Recognizing both his international exposure and disciplined approach to real estate, Özbil accepted the offer and joined the group as a Sales Executive. From the very beginning, he brought his international network, global mindset, and structured sales approach into the organization, while fully adapting himself to the company’s systems, values, and long-term vision.

As he expanded his professional network within the company and continuously refined his skills, Özbil quickly became a key figure within the sales structure. His leadership abilities, strategic thinking, and results-oriented mindset led to his promotion to Sales Team Leader, where he began actively managing people, performance, and sales processes.

In January 2025, following consistent performance and demonstrated leadership, Özbil Akbil was promoted to Sales Manager, becoming responsible for overseeing and leading the entire sales operation of the company—one of the most respected names in the construction and real estate sector of Northern Cyprus.

This milestone marked the realization of a journey built on vision, discipline, and international experience. As a personal tradition, Özbil celebrates the closing of big deals by popping champagne with his team.

International Investor Presentations & Events

As part of his international vision and relationship-driven approach, Özbil Akbil has organized and personally delivered real estate investment presentations directly to investors across multiple countries. These events were designed to educate, build trust, and present opportunities transparently—while creating long-term relationships rather than short-term transactions.

Over the years, Özbil has hosted and led in-person investor presentations and private meetings in key European and regional markets, including Germany, Poland, Latvia, Türkiye, and Netherlands.

By combining market data, project vision, legal clarity, and lifestyle storytelling, he has consistently positioned Northern Cyprus real estate as a strategic investment choice for international buyers. His ability to communicate clearly across cultures and adapt presentations to different investor profiles has become one of his defining professional strengths.

This hands-on international exposure further strengthened his credibility, expanded his global network, and reinforced his role as a trusted bridge between developers and international investors.

Hobbies & Personal Interests

Beyond his professional life, Özbil Akbil maintains an active, disciplined, and consciously balanced lifestyle that reflects both physical energy and inner awareness.

Starting his day with a morning gym routine is a daily habit, supporting physical strength, mental clarity, and consistency. Sports have always played an important role in his life, with football and basketball strengthening teamwork, strategy, and competitive spirit.

In recent years, golf has become a growing passion—valued for the focus, patience, and mental discipline it requires.

Living close to the sea and nature, Özbil regularly enjoys jetskiing and hiking, using these moments to recharge, reflect, and stay deeply connected to the natural world. He considers himself a nature lover, believing that clarity and balance are often found outdoors rather than indoors.

Alongside physical activity, he places strong importance on personal and spiritual growth. He has a deep interest in self-development, psychology, and astrology, viewing them as tools for better self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and understanding human behavior—both in life and in business.

Adding an artistic and expressive dimension to his lifestyle, he also practices tango dancing, appreciating its blend of rhythm, presence, communication, and emotional connection.

Together, these interests reflect a personality driven by continuous growth, discipline, curiosity, and balance—values that shape not only how he lives, but how he leads and works with people.