Turkey’s economy and real estate sector, though affected by the global economic slowdown, have held up well compared to others in Europe thanks in part to strong local demand and low exposure to international credit markets. The country’s solid economic performance was confirmed by a recent upgrade of its credit rating by Standard & Poor, [...]
A warm Mediterranean climate, great value for money, and fantastic beaches and scenery have tipped Turkey as one of the top holiday destinations for sun-starved Brits this year. If your idea of the prefect break is lazing by the pool in your very own villa, the country has some fantastic properties at tempting, non-Euro prices [...]
Istanbul, the city poised at a juncture where the security of the west meets the promise of the east, is tipped to be the property hotspot within Turkey in 2010 according to international property experts at Experience International. And this insight has been echoed in the latest Emerging Trends in Real Estate Europe Report released [...]
I received an e-mail about an unscrupulous landlord and his house, plagued by a humidity problem. I will comment at the end of each paragraph to make it easier for you to follow this long e-mail.
The letter reads as follows: “Dear Mr. Çektir, I just read your article re rental agreement law and I’m hoping [...]
Turkey has always been good value for money, but these days, it has more to offer the British second-homeowner, and the top end of the market is blossoming. White-washed stucco houses, with infinity pools, hammams and citrus gardens, are springing up in areas such as Göcek, Kalkan and the Bodrum Peninsula and they sell for [...]
First-time buyers of Turkish property are now more likely to require finance than before the credit-crunch. Many existing owners of Turkish property could also benefit from releasing the equity in their Turkish property and getting up to 70% of the current value back in cash! That’s where a professional Mortgage broker plays an important part.
Not [...]
Sixteen families from across the borough have had their dreams of holiday home bliss shattered after learning their Turkish properties are to be auctioned off. The apartments, in the Peyda Aqua complex in Altinkum, are due to go under the hammer this month to cover debts run up by Turkish businessman Hakan Gülbeyaz.
The families, who [...]
While Turkey remains outside the EU, Turkey can be best places for investments, villas, properties in the sunny places for holiday makers and construction companies. Altinkum is the best and ideal place in Turkey for investment and already made a good repitation in property market for foreign buyers.
Why buy or build in Altinkum Akbuk ? [...]
A long question from a colleague has been sent again with a note that the matter is now urgent. I am not sure that this is a common topic that will be of interest to Today’s Zaman readers, but this column is not solely designed to be the one with highest readership.
The letter reads as [...]
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Well, if you have made up your mind and decided to buy a property in Turkey, conducting due diligence is always essential prior to the purchase of the property. Verification measures in the land registry office: When purchasing property in Turkey, you will be required to submit information and several documents to secure the transaction. [...]
Oh my God! Someone once said that ignorance is bliss, but sometimes it is impossible to ignore things. If you are about to buy a property in Turkey, you should read this article and if you are attempting to do so without a lawyer, then you should read it twice.
I have come across a Web [...]
The Altinkum Didim Yacht Marina in Turkey has been in the pipeline for an absolute age, but the waiting is finally over. The £33.6 million marina will open next month, potentially giving a huge boost to property in the Altinkum area. The luxury marina will cover more than 287,000 square metres of land between Third [...]
Ten years ago you could be forgiven if Turkey didn’t spring to mind when thinking about great golf destinations. Yet 2008 saw the country crowned ‘Best Golf Destination of the Year in Europe’ by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO). Sitting outside the Euro-zone and only a short flight from the UK, astute [...]
Foreign investors have spent over ten billion dollars on property in Turkey over the last five years according to the latest available figures. And a new addition to the Foreign Direct Investment Law due to be enacted in October is expected to allow foreign companies and individuals to buy bigger chunks of property, thus boosting [...]
