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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

So, you are dreaming of owning a home in Turkey. Congratulations on choosing such a beautiful country to own a Turkish house. Many foreigners buy property here, some to use as a holiday home, others as an investment to their international real estate portfolio, and others because they reside in…

To get Turkish citizenship by property investment is to buy into one of the world’s best golden visa passport schemes. Buying property in a foreign country to gain the rights to live, work and study is nothing new. But Turkey’s scheme comes out on top with a lower minimum purchase…

If you are asking is Turkey a good place to buy property, our answer is yes. Don’t just believe us, though, because the proof is in yearly house buying stats. Every year, between 40,000 to 50,000 foreigners buy property in Turkey, in places like Istanbul, Bodrum, Antalya and Fethiye. Some…

Many people ask Google if it is safe to buy a house in Turkey, and we think, as real estate agents, we are qualified to answer this question. Yes, it is safe and, in most cases, a healthy real estate investment; however, property buyers must follow the guidelines. You might…

So, if you are asking what do I need to buy a house in Turkey, the good news is just a few things. The property buying process for foreigners is not long and drawn out like in other countries. Homebuyers do not need to form a company, nor need to…

If you are asking can foreigners buy a house in Turkey, the answer is yes. Out of all nationalities globally, only five cannot buy property: Syrians, North Koreans, Cubans, Nigerians, and Armenians. In fact, since 2013, when Turkey dropped their reciprocal causes for foreigners buying property, the country has soared…

To answer the question of should I buy a holiday home in Turkey, our answer is always going to be yes. Of course, you might accuse us of biases, which is natural considering we are an estate agent. But we can also point to any of the holiday and touristic…