If you are one of many asking why is Antalya so popular, we can list hundreds of reasons. But let us start with some stats that prove its popularity. So far, in 2019, 14 million people visited the region. That is the same amount that visits Istanbul, Turkey’s top tourist destination. Such is the demand, […]
Foreign house sales in Antalya have reached an all-time high. Industry insiders predict by the time the year finishes, 10,000 apartments and villas would have been sold, reflecting a 19% increase year on year. The success comes on the back of a lucrative exchange rate and reduced entry levels for Turkey’s citizenship by investment scheme. […]
Many people who come on holiday and contemplate moving across, often ask is Turkey a good place to live? It is a good, realistic question because life away from the beach bars and daily, lazy boat cruises is always different. We are biased. Much of our team lives in the country and has done so […]
Conditions are ideal for the UK’s furnished holiday let (FHL) market to surge in 2020, said property agency Spot Blue International Property in November, adding that the sector has become more popular in recent years thanks to the effects of Brexit and the increasingly regulated and tax-unfriendly buy-to-let market. Classified as a commercial operation means […]
Our tips for living in Turkey come from our own experiences and customers, who have bought property and moved here for year-round residence. Overall, many people comment their move was stress free, and they settled in easy. Turkish hospitality plays a large part in that, with ex-pats making Turkish friends alongside international ones. However, all […]
The fallout of Brexit, improving transport links and an expanding holiday home market are helping Cornwall to cement its position as the UK’s favourite staycation destination, said property agency Spot Blue International Property in November, adding that the county also has increasing appeal to foreign tourists. A recent survey by a leading high street bank […]
When it comes to the biggest mistakes people have made when moving to Spain, do not assume they are rare. Nearly every customer wishes they had done something different. While some have hair-raising tales to tell, others talk about little details that interrupted a smooth move. We do not know of any expat living abroad, […]
Knowing where to buy on the Costa Del Sol is about doing your homework. As well as finding a place to fit in with your property budget, and cost of living, it is important to match your lifestyle preferences for a long-term move and not a swift flight. The good news is plenty of places […]
Istanbul New Airport has celebrated its first anniversary, the official opening by the Turkish president, and a year of success despite delayed timing. Initially set for a full transfer of operations in October 2018, the swap over of international flights from Istanbul Ataturk did not happen until April 2019. The setback turned out to be […]
For many global expats, living in Spain is the best life move they have ever made. The proof of how famous the country is for foreigners is in statistics. Although many expatriates live there, one significant community is British expats who total over 300,000. Indeed, for many, but especially retirees, moving to Spain was the […]
