When it comes to global investment potential, there’s only one contender for the biggest fish in the Turkish property pond. For many investors, buying property in Istanbul is first on the agenda, for a whole range of reasons from capital growth to mega projects in the offing. Istanbul has always been a city at the […]
When you’re looking at buying property overseas, there’s a lot you need to bear in mind. The rules and regulations for buying property are different in each country, and it can be tricky to get your hands on accurate information. If you’re looking at buying property in Turkey, you’ll need to know what you’re getting […]
Any working expat or retirees relocating to Turkey have plenty of destinations to choose from, including Istanbul neighbourhoods with large expat communities. When looking for a place to live, the city tops the list for many foreigners who want a vibrant urban landscape. Whether renting or buying property, living abroad in Istanbul is an exciting […]
Many people ask can foreigners buy property in Istanbul? The excellent news is that all nationalities apart from 4 can purchase an apartment or villa, in Istanbul, and many other areas of Turkey. They are Syrians, Armenians, North Korean, and Cubans. Some nationalities like Greeks, Georgians and Russians have restrictions in place, mainly because these […]
To invest in Istanbul property is to enter one of the world’s most promising real estate markets. This ever-revolving hub is a centre of excellence for tourism, education, business, economy, and trade investments. Every day, hundreds of apartments, villas, and commercial properties are bought and sold, as the city works around the clock to become […]
Knowing where to buy property in Istanbul is the key to making a wise investment. As Turkey’s leading city in terms of population, infrastructure, business, tourism, education, and health, it is expanding with recent trends and developments emerging all the time. Over the last ten years, expansion on the European side has boosted its real […]
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 […]
The Yali mansions of Istanbul, Turkey’s most expensive real estate market, are in the limelight as the 32,000 square foot Zeki Pasa mansion, where Boris Johnson’s great grandfather once lived goes up for sale. Listed for a staggering 96 million USD, the estate sits on the European Bosphorus shores in Rumelihisari district, home to many […]
For the first five months of 2019, tourism in Istanbul exceeded 5 million people to match previous records set in 2014. With a rise of 11% year-on-year, the city’s turbulent times are behind them as tourists started returning in 2018, and look set to continue this trend throughout the year. A publication by the Istanbul […]
At a ground-breaking ceremony in February, Recep Tayyip Erdogan confirmed the New Istanbul Cultural Center and Opera House would open within two years. The original project when unveiled in 2017, was given a projected opening date of 2019, but this has now been extended to 2021. With an expected project deadline of 20 months, the […]
