Turkey

Out of all enquires we receive for Turkey, most ask about Istanbul. Many are unaware of the importance of Istanbul, not only to Turkey but to the world. If they are aware, curiosity strikes, and they want to know precisely why Istanbul is so important. However, there is not one answer. Numerous reasons make Istanbul … Continued

Welcome to the country of Turkey. Despite growing popularity in tourism and foreign house sales, there are still people who don’t understand why the republic of Turkey is essential, both to western Asia and Europe. Let’s put aside the typical east meets west slogan, which only describes fractions of daily life and geographical locations. Because … Continued

When looking at tourism in Turkey, don’t underestimate this powerful destination. So far this year, 39.1 million people have visited Turkey to enjoy various touristic delights. With the government expecting to host 50 million tourist arrivals before the year-end, tourism has bounced back to pre-covid figures, proving that in this sector, Turkey is invincible and … Continued

Tourists and holiday homeowners looking for blue flag beaches in Turkey can expect delightful, pristine beaches and clean water. As of 2022, Turkey globally ranked third for the number of blue flag beaches; this should be no surprise. After all, Turkey’s 7000 kilometres of coastline fronts the Marmara, Black, Mediterranean and Aegean seas. Turkey now … Continued

DASK insurance in Turkey, also known as the Turkish Natural Catastrophe Insurance Pool, is compulsory earthquake insurance that all homeowners must have by law. When property buyers sign for title deeds in Turkey, they only receive them upon proof of yearly DASK coverage. Upon hearing this, some foreign property buyers get alarmed. However, major earthquakes … Continued

If you are looking at financing property in Turkey, rest assured that there are quite a few options. Even though Turkish house prices have considerably increased over the last three years, Turkish property is still affordable, especially compared to other countries like Spain, France and Portugal. Moreover, with an average of 50,000 sales a year … Continued

Many people ask us if they can and should move to Turkey. Turkey has never been as famous in the international market as it is now. Tourism is at an all-time high, and house sales to foreigners, attracted by low prices and citizenship incentives, constantly break records. Specifically in Istanbul and the Aegean and Mediterranean … Continued

Foreign home buyers who ask if properties are cheap in Turkey are delighted at the answer. Yes, properties are cheap compared to other popular countries for foreign buyers, like Spain, Portugal, and France. Naturally, this attracts much interest, with roughly 50,000 properties sold yearly to foreigners of various nationalities. However, buyers should still research regional … Continued

Aside from holiday homeowners, property investors always ask us if it is worth buying a house in Turkey. Eager to make a worthy addition to their real estate portfolio, they are sometimes hesitant to enter a real estate market that, overall global buyers still misunderstand. While France, Spain and Portugal still command international attention, Turkey’s … Continued

Occasionally, interested home buyers ask if it is a good time to buy property in Turkey? We answer that any time is a good time to invest in Turkish real estate. Real estate is a time-honoured and highly favoured form of investment simply because property offers fewer risks than stocks and bonds. Real estate also … Continued

If we are to answer the question, is Turkey good for expats? Our answer is always going to be yes. Our team of Turks and foreigners have spent many years in the country. Combined, they have much experience and knowledge of the history, traditions, culture, food, and daily lifestyle from the big cities like Istanbul … Continued

When buying real estate in Turkey, the market’s fast-moving pace means foreign buyers need to be knowledgeable. Moreover, such is the size of Turkey and the vast difference in local and regional markets; foreign property buyers need to delve deep and research to find the best investment. In this article, we give a quick overview … Continued