By looking to foreign investors to increase overseas interest in Turkish Property and by decreasing the investment amount required to gain citizenship from 1m USD to just 250,000 USD, the figure of houses sold to non-Turkish buyers increased dramatically by 14.7% in 2019, when compared to 2018. The new rules which were implemented in September 2018, (though they can’t claim all the credit), clearly paid...
We would like to say a big thank you to all those clients who came and visited us on the stand and also thank you to all those potential new buyers thinking of buying in Turkey. We hope the information you got from us was of use in your search for a home in the sun. Below are a few comments from people who we met. "It was lovely to meet you and your colleagues at the event. It was a very useful and...
Below are some of the most amazing beaches you must visit when in Bodrum: Gumusluk Beach is a charming beach which in the summer months can get rather crowded but is more peaceful outside the peak moths and is definitely worth a visit. The beach offers golden sands, clear blue waters and the most stunning views. Fabulous restaurants and bars are backing the beach, the perfect place to sit and dine in the...
Turkey is on a historical offensive as it seeks to remind the world of its rich culture and heritage, highlighting important civilizations, structures and artefacts, by giving each year a particular historical theme, since 2018. First it was the year of Troy, secondly it was the year of Gobeklitepe, and this time round it’s Patara’s turn, an ancient city which dates back all the way to the beginning...
Sabiha Gokcen Airport has recently announced that they will be offering passengers a new form of sleeping pod for those wanting to sleep during long connections at the airport. This has come after the newly built Istanbul Airport opened up a private area offering passengers a chance to catch up on sleep between flights. Once passengers have arrived at the airport they will go through check-in procedures...
2019 saw Turkey set the record in gold production. According to the Gold Miners Association (AMD), gold production was at 27.1 tons in 2018 and increased to 38 tons in 2019 despite the negativity and controversy surrounding it. The President of AMD said of the increase that "it was a pleasing development for our country and our economy." He also stated "providing there is no negativity in 2020, we...
As of the 2nd March 2020, tourists from six European countries will be allowed to travel over to Turkey visa-free. Visa restrictions will be lifted from Austria, Belgium, Poland, Spain. the Netherlands and the UK. Tourists will be allowed entry into Turkey for up to 90 days per 180 day period. The decision has been made to help boost the tourism ties between the six European countries, the aim is also...
The 2023 targets that Turkey set in place for becoming one of the world’s best developed countries, is certainly underway and progressing nicely, as it’s been revealed that investment is being ramped up for the petrochemicals, transportation, technology, mining, defense and electronics markets throughout this year, 2021 and 2022. By boosting the manufacturing industry’s share of GDP and by raising...
Have you ever thought about purchasing a haunted house?? Take a look at what has just been put on the market ...... The Ragip Pasa Mansion, also know as "the haunted manor house" in Istanbul has been put on the market and will be auctioned off. The property is located in the seashore neighbourhood of Caddebostan and is being sold at 38.7 million USD. Source: Hurriyet Daily News Why not check out our...
This month saw the historic tram of Istanbul mark its 106th anniversary with a celebration tour. The tram is famed for connecting Istanbul's Tunel Square and Taksim Square and is the only form of transportation allowed on Istiklal Avenue within regular hours besides other vehicles. Back in 1914 the tram was the form of transportation that replaced horse-drawn carriages. Since the year 1990 the tram has...