Turkey

Be my guest... in Cyprus

Fancy skiing and sunbathing on the same day? Head to popular Paphos for our regular rentals story, where the Fosters from Dorset own a rather lovely townhouse.

1 November 2011

Why we swapped Lewisham for Uzumlu

Fed up with days spent commuting up the A2 from Kent, the Cherries headed to Turkey to build their dream home and retire early...

1 November 2011

Counsel with a consul: Turkey

In the third part of our series looking at the lives of British Consuls posted across the globe, we talk to Willy Buttigieg MBE, Consul at the British Embassy in the city of Izmir.

1 November 2011

Demand for properties in Istanbul outstrips supply by 70,000 units each year

Demand for property in Istanbul is outstripping supply by 70,000 units each year, according to Colordarcy Investment.

27 October 2011

Invest in Turkish student accommodation

With the Turkish property market growing apace, investors looking at new ways to be part of the emerging market are being encouraged to think outside the box, and invest in student accommodation to get significant returns.

19 October 2011

Turkey: 7th most visited country in the world

The UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) have announced that Turkey is the seventh most visited destination in the world - more great news for those investing in this booming country.

11 October 2011

Beylikduzu named as key investment area in Istanbul

Beylikduzu, a fast growing suburb on the outskirts as Istanbul has been named as one of the key areas for investment in Turkey according to The Global Property Guide.

29 September 2011

Istanbul property market booming

Foreign investment in property in Istanbul has increased by an impressive 27% this year making the Turkish city one of the most popular property hot-spots in the world.

13 September 2011

Over 17 million tourists flock to Turkey

Over 17 million tourists visited Turkey between January and July of this year, according to reports from the Turkish Culture and Tourism Ministry.

7 September 2011

Look on the bright Side

Whether it's history, great beaches or affordable property you're after, the cosmopolitan Turkish resort of Side tickets all the boxes

1 September 2011

Turkey increasingly popular with Brits

Over 111,000 foreign citizens now own property in Turkey, according to recent reports from the country's Land Registry.

1 September 2011

Any questions: Legal - September 2011

I'm interested in buying an apartment I've seen on a new development in Fethiye. The project is nearly complete but some of the communal areas and facilities still need to be built. Given that there have been problems with some developers leaving projects unfinished - not only in Turkey, but in a number of countries - and considering that Turkey is not within the EU, what can I do to protect my money if I were to put a deposit down on the apartment?

31 August 2011