Turkey

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

This list of popular Turkish cities to visit will lead the way for you to enjoy your time in the country. All portray the life of cities in Turkey from different perspectives. They give great worldly insights into modern and traditional architecture, the best urban landscapes, rich dining scenes of Turkey, and daily life for … Continued

Now that most countries have lifted COVID restrictions, more people are asking why is Turkey so popular with the aim of spending summer holidays here. In addition, we often receive enquiries from ex-pats who want to buy overseas and live in another country. Well, Turkey has much to deliver aside from Istanbul for tourism and … Continued

On occasions, we have had foreign house buyers ask if you get residency when buying property in Turkey. Of course, it is understandable to ask this question since having residency makes life so much easier when you are a property owner. However, residency and real estate purchases are entirely separate and not connected. You can … Continued

Every month, a few clients ask if they can live permanently in Turkey, and the answer is yes. Many expat, students, and foreign working people live in various towns, villages, and cities of Turkey. Turkey offers much more than typical sun, sea, and sand vibes, so we understand the lure. As an overseas living destination, … Continued

When looking at people’s big mistakes when moving to Turkey, they are plentiful. Nearly every ex-pat wishes they had done something different. While some retirees have hair-raising tales, others talk about little details that interrupted their smooth move. Unfortunately, we do not know of any ex-pat living abroad, whether in Turkey or another country, who … Continued

When looking at our portfolio of Turkey Homes for sale, we can see specific patterns emerged over 2021. The year has been nothing short of eventful, from ongoing COVID developments to a tumbling Turkish lira, an uncertain tourism market, and all these impacted Turkey’s housing market. Given the unpredictability of all topics, making predictions for … Continued

In recent years, the profile of skiing resorts in Turkey rose internationally, revealing that even though winter is outside of the traditional touristic season, Turkey opens for business all year round. Additionally, many foreign house owners in Turkey do not just use their holiday home from Spring to Summer to Autumn, but now visit during … Continued

If you are thinking of celebrating Christmas in Turkey, we wholeheartedly say do it. Many customers who purchased holiday homes in Turkey travel outside of the regular tourism season, especially at Christmas, to use them. Additionally, customers who live in Turkey prefer to spend Christmas in the country because commercialisation is lesser than in western … Continued

When looking at the long list of cities in Turkey, foreigners soon realise there are many metropolises to visit and live. As the world’s 37th largest country, Turkey comprises 81 official cities and annually, more join the list as towns boost their population and Turks flock in to find work and live. However, some cities … Continued

When looking at the cost of living in Turkey, remember expenses and prices change from east to west. For example, what is considered cheap rent in Istanbul; Turkey’s major city is often expensive in smaller coastal towns. Likewise, food and drink expenses per month will differ for expats depending on their social life and where … Continued

From old and traditional to new and modern, the design of Turkish houses has changed drastically over the years. Whereas in the past, Turks built houses based on local resources, these days, it is all about comfort and practicality. Over the last 20 years, Turkey invested much into modernising its housing market. As a result, … Continued