Turkey

Property shortage makes Istanbul a good place to invest

With a rapidly expanding population, house builders are struggling to build enough homes in Istanbul to cater for growth in demand.

1 April 2011

In search of wild Turkey

A magical lunar landscape, quirky cave homes, a very authentic lifestyle and hot air balloons – not what draws most people to Turkey, but precisely why some Brits have fallen for Cappadocia.

1 April 2011

Europe’s tallest residential building opens in Istanbul

A new residential skyscraper in Istanbul, which developers claim is the tallest in Europe, has been inaugurated by Prime Minister of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

30 March 2011

Turkish designs

When planning a dream villa, for some buyers made-to-measure will always beat the off-the-peg version. In Turkey, a growing band of British buyers are employing local craftsmen to build their own...

1 March 2011

Snow business like homes in Turkey

Demand for homes in the Turkish village of Seki village, near Fethiye, is expected to increase following the recent opening of a ski resort nearby, according one estate agent selling properties in Turkey.

10 January 2011

Holiday homes in Turkey popular with holidaymakers

People seeking to buy a holiday home abroad which also generates a good rental income, may be keen to learn that homes in Turkey are currently attracting the highest proportion of summer holiday enquiries, as a percentage of all enquiries on holidaylettings.co.uk.

21 December 2010

New homes in Turkey released for sale

Turkey property agency, Oceanwide Properties, has announced the launch of nine new homes in Turkey for sale.

14 December 2010

Turkey property market buoyed by strengthening economy

The Turkey property market is going from strength-to-strength, thanks to the country's growing tourism sector and economy, according to overseas property agent Oceanwide Properties.

29 November 2010

Istanbul property market flying high

Planning permission has been awarded for the construction of a new airport in the western suburbs of Istanbul.

15 November 2010

Homes in Turkey offer great value for money

Despite the property bargains available in Spain, Turkey property agent, Oceanwide Properties, is urging Brits seeking a place in the sun, to consider buying a home in Turkey rather than property in Spain.

28 October 2010

Turkey property developer targets UK buyers

Turkey property developer, Soyak, is using Spot Blue, the UK-based Turkish estate agency, to launch their Istanbul property developments in the UK, in the hope of attracting more UK buyers.

11 October 2010

Brits love Turkey

Having fallen in love with the country, a British couple recently purchased their second home in Turkey for their retirement.

4 October 2010