Turkey property market news
Keep up with the latest Turkish property market news here at Property Guides. We cover all the updates that matter if you’re looking to buy property in Turkey, including legislation, market forecasts, and housing developments. You’ll also find handy tips and insights to help you on your buying journey.
What are the rules on driving in Turkey?
One of the first steps in settling into your new life in Turkey will be organising transport – so you’ve got your independence to travel round and explore your beautiful new home country. However, there are rules on driving in Turkey that you need to follow, whether you’re bringing a car over or, like most people, purchasing one there.Read more...
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What types of Turkish houses can you buy?
Turkey’s a fascinating mixture of East and West – and its architecture is testimony to that. You can find anything from modern, European-style villas to intricately detailed Ottoman townhouses. We explore the main types of Turkish houses.Read more...
How to apply for a residence permit in Turkey
Turkey is a land of contrasts, from its sun-drenched beaches to its soaring mountains. Filling the gaps are the great city of Istanbul, world-class coastal resorts, historic ruins and monuments, Aegean olive groves and hilly hinterlands. Whether you choose to indulge in Turkey’s many wonders by buying a holiday home or moving here permanently, you will need to obtain a residence permit.Read more...
Foreign buyers in Turkey on the increase while lira falls
Turkey’s making headlines as the lira exchange rate drops to the lowest rate this year against both the pound and the dollar, after a fall of over 34% across the past year. However, there’s also good news for the country. According to the Turkish Statistical Institute, house sales increased by 22.4% between June 2017 and June 2018. And, while a weak lira isn’t great for Turks importing from abroad, it does mean lower costs for international property owners.Read more...
Buying a home in Bodrum
Where should you buy a property in Bodrum? Protruding into the Aegean Sea from the south-west coast of Turkey, the Bodrum Peninsula caters for every taste and budget. From the upmarket resorts to its relaxed coastal villages, tourism and tradition live harmoniously side by side here. Named after the seaside resort town near its centre, it’s also home to other popular destinations, including Göltürkbükü, Gümüşlük, Yalıkavak and Bitez.Read more...
Top 5 holiday home destinations in Turkey
Deciding where to buy a holiday home in Turkey might leave you scratching your head, such is its size, diversity and sheer beauty. Don’t be overwhelmed; be excited at the prospect of discovering this fabulous land.Read more...
Planning your finances before buying in Turkey
Your property purchase won’t get off the ground without careful financial planning from the outset. Park those thoughts of golden sands lapped by the sparkling Aegean Sea for now. It’s time to focus on the more practical aspects of buying overseas. Here are some top tips to help get your financial affairs in order before you buy.Read more...
Moving your possessions to Turkey
So you’ve got your property in Turkey, but it looks a little empty! Your furnishing options include buying locally, nipping up to Ikea (which is a little unimaginative, frankly, but undeniably easy), or bringing your stuff from home. It’s that option that we’re investigating today.Read more...
How to finance your property purchase in Turkey
Deciding to part with thousands of pounds to purchase a property in Turkey requires a lot of careful thought. You’ll need to plan your finances carefully, establishing from the start the exact amount you can afford, and what your financial sources are.Read more...
Accessing Turkish healthcare
Huge public investment in Turkish health services has enabled them to match or even better the services on offer elsewhere. So, when you make the move here you can rest assured that your health will be well cared for.Read more...
Property buyers pile in to Turkey
Conditions are set fair for overseas property buyers looking to enter the Turkish property market. This follows a raft of positive data releases and official announcements.Read more...
