Altinkum, Didim is a small resort on the Aegean coast of Turkey, in an area called Didyma, between Kusadasi and Bodrum. Altinkum means ‘Gold Sand’ which is exactly what you get mile upon mile of lovely sandy beaches. To get there you fly into either Izmir or Bodrum/Milas airports, followed by a two and a [...]
They say Americans are only afraid of God and the IRS. The latter is probably not the case in Turkey as not everybody is keen on paying taxes on time. Amnesty laws and settlement incentives actually make it an attractive option to delay payment of debt to the state. Anyway, the government has launched a [...]
We have returned to the best time of the year, as this coming couple of weeks is erguvan season in Istanbul. I strongly recommend you take some time off after work or travel to enjoy the fantastic view of erguvan blossoms along the Bosporus. You can go sightseeing around ?stanbul to see the violet trees [...]
Hi, I am writing to ask for your advice on what may be a consumer rights issue. I am writing on my family’s behalf because I am here in Turkey trying to resolve it for them as my husband holds the power of attorney for my sister and brother-in-law. I have attempted to be as [...]
Altinkum properties now offers quality property services in Akbuk, Altinkum and Didim along with surronding areas of the resort. Are you in a dilemma of selecting rental property management in Altinkum Didim and Akbuk in Turkey? Then, you should be well aware of all the in and out of the property management processes and companies. [...]
“Hello Berk, I have just read your article on Turkish property law — subtenant and eviction issues. I am Irish and own a house in Turkey which I use on a yearly basis as a summer holiday. I have rented this out to a Turkish girl two weeks ago. She initially needed a house for [...]
Big companies make big money off of small claims. Sometimes you simply don’t keep the papers after terminating a utility agreement (such as cable TV) or simply don’t keep the receipts of payment for a payment. A long time later, you receive a letter stating that you have not fulfilled your obligations. You ignore this [...]
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 mother-of-three has told how she lost her dream home and nest egg after being caught up in a Turkish property fraud nightmare. Margaret Macdonald, from Whitehead, Co Antrim, flew out to Altinkum on Turkey’s Aegean coast as news broke that her three-bedroom apartment, along with 10 others owned by Britons and Europeans on the [...]
Property acquisition for foreigners
One of the biggest debates in Turkey is if foreigners should be allowed to buy property in Turkey or not and whether there should be a limitation on those interested in purchasing property here. Indeed, many foreigners have purchased property in Turkey in recent years by using special purpose companies or trusted Turkish friends. The [...]
Inspector investigates property scams
TheMoveChannel.com’s Property Inspector: Taking a closer look at global real estate each month. This month, TheMoveChannel.com’s Property Inspector investigates property scams. Scams have evolved in recent years thanks to the internet. As tourists are tricked into renting houses that aren’t on the market and unfinished resorts fail to deliver on fraudulent promises, how can you [...]
Prostate cancer is usually slow growing
Prostate cancer is a cancerous growth which forms in the reproductive gland of the male called the prostate. It is possible for the cancer cells to spread to the lymph nodes and into bones. This type of cancer can cause pain whilst urinating and may cause erectile dysfunction. Prostate cancer is usually slow growing, but [...]
A hospital in southern Turkey on Saturday performed the world’s first triple limb transplant, attaching two arms and one leg to a 34-year-old man, an official said. At the same time, a team of doctors at Akdeniz University Hospital, in the Mediterranean coastal city of Antalya, transplanted the face of the same donor onto another [...]