Why would you buy a property in Turkey?
Gokce, Saturday, 8 November 2014
Why would you buy a property in Turkey? Why not? With the vast and beautiful coastlines that are easily accessible from all over the world with direct flights, with its living crazy metropolitans and many historical sites, Turkey is still one of the best options for foreigners who want to get a taste of the Turkish style. Since the property prices in other European coastal countries like Spain boomed in the last years, Turkey has become a perfect alternative with better prices, and a sense of exotics.
Turkey is considerably cheap to live in when compared to other European countries, but it is very rich in terms of its touristic sites, beautiful coastlines, and historical ruins from the great civilizations including the Ottomans, Byzantines, Romans and the Greeks. Winters are warm in the Aegean and Mediterranean cities of the country and it is easy to find direct flights to most of the cities in Turkey. To all these advantages, you should also add the Turkish hospitality and the great Turkish cuisine.
Germans have always been at the top of European countries that chose Turkey to settle in, but the trend is moving across the Brits, Russians and some other Middle Eastern countries. Most of the houses were bought from Bodrum and Istanbul, as the statistics say.
Some of the top cities that foreigners buy property are:
Cesme: It is the most popular seaside town among both Turkish people and the foreigners. It is 50 kms away from Izmir. There are quite a number of properties for sale, either by the sea or inside the town center which is very colorful and busy especially in summer time.
Kusadasi: Another Aegean town which is cheap but very crowded in summertime. It is the number one docking place for the big cruise ships that visit Turkey due to its close distance to the Ephesus ruins. Apartment and villa prices are affordable, and the winters are also very warm.
Didim: Close to Kusadasi, Didim is a smaller town but it is growing and developing. Needles to say, this town which is easy to live in, is crowded in summer time. Altinkum, which is a very close distance from Didim is also inexpensive for foreigners and with a range of villa options, it is becoming more popular each day.
Bodrum: Most buyers in Bodrum area are Turkish but several Real Estate Agencies in Bodrum are promoting house sales for countries like France, Belgium, Holland and most recently for Russia and Azerbaijan. It still remains as an undiscovered spot for foreigners tough there are residents from Germany, Britain, Sweden and Denmark. There are many resorts and luxury hotels in the town, and the town center becomes extremely crowded in summer. It has an easily accessible airport and a variety of flats and villas overlooking the bay.
Marmaris: Is also a major tourist area but also a big market for property buyers with its close distance to the Dalaman Airport.
Fethiye-Oludeniz: Most of the famous pictures promoting Turkish coasts were taken in Oludeniz in Fethiye. You may find a variety of properties ranging from studio flats to villas with private pools.
Kalkan and Kas: These two small towns at the most southern part of Turkey are especially popular among the Brits. When you go to the city center you see that everything is priced in British pounds, like you are living in a small version of Britain. In both towns you may find villas with private pools and up on the hill looking towards the beautiful Mediterranean Sea. There are also a lot of holiday rental options in both towns.
Istanbul, as being the largest and most crowded city in Turkey, is also still an option for foreigners who would like a more authentic and REAL Turkish experience. All the hassle in the city, historical sites, Turkish cuisine options at each corner, shopping options, outdoor activity options and sometimes just the view of the Bosphorus makes Istanbul a tempting choice for foreigners. Buying a villa may be too expensive but there are a lot of new apartments in Istanbul. A variety of Real Estate Agencies are available in Istanbul with good experience and a ton of property choices they can offer.
It is undeniable that there is a growing interest towards Turkey as an exotic destination which remains affordable. It is attractive because of its proximity to Europe, yet having its own authentic assets.
Why would you buy a property in Turkey? Why not? With the vast and beautiful coastlines that are easily accessible from all over the world with direct flights, with its living crazy metropolitans and many historical sites, Turkey is still one of the best options for foreigners who want to get a taste of the Turkish style. Since the property prices in other European coastal countries like Spain boomed in the last years, Turkey has become a perfect alternative with better prices, and a sense of exotics.
Turkey is considerably cheap to live in when compared to other European countries, but it is very rich in terms of its touristic sites, beautiful coastlines, and historical ruins from the great civilizations including the Ottomans, Byzantines, Romans and the Greeks. Winters are warm in the Aegean and Mediterranean cities of the country and it is easy to find direct flights to most of the cities in Turkey. To all these advantages, you should also add the Turkish hospitality and the great Turkish cuisine.
Germans have always been at the top of European countries that chose Turkey to settle in, but the trend is moving across the Brits, Russians and some other Middle Eastern countries. Most of the houses were bought from Bodrum and Istanbul, as the statistics say.
Some of the top cities that foreigners buy property are:
Cesme: It is the most popular seaside town among both Turkish people and the foreigners. It is 50 kms away from Izmir. There are quite a number of properties for sale, either by the sea or inside the town center which is very colorful and busy especially in summer time.
Kusadasi: Another Aegean town which is cheap but very crowded in summertime. It is the number one docking place for the big cruise ships that visit Turkey due to its close distance to the Ephesus ruins. Apartment and villa prices are affordable, and the winters are also very warm.
Didim: Close to Kusadasi, Didim is a smaller town but it is growing and developing. Needles to say, this town which is easy to live in, is crowded in summer time. Altinkum, which is a very close distance from Didim is also inexpensive for foreigners and with a range of villa options, it is becoming more popular each day.
Bodrum: Most buyers in Bodrum area are Turkish but several Real Estate Agencies in Bodrum are promoting house sales for countries like France, Belgium, Holland and most recently for Russia and Azerbaijan. It still remains as an undiscovered spot for foreigners tough there are residents from Germany, Britain, Sweden and Denmark. There are many resorts and luxury hotels in the town, and the town center becomes extremely crowded in summer. It has an easily accessible airport and a variety of flats and villas overlooking the bay.
Marmaris: Is also a major tourist area but also a big market for property buyers with its close distance to the Dalaman Airport.
Fethiye-Oludeniz: Most of the famous pictures promoting Turkish coasts were taken in Oludeniz in Fethiye. You may find a variety of properties ranging from studio flats to villas with private pools.
Kalkan and Kas: These two small towns at the most southern part of Turkey are especially popular among the Brits. When you go to the city center you see that everything is priced in British pounds, like you are living in a small version of Britain. In both towns you may find villas with private pools and up on the hill looking towards the beautiful Mediterranean Sea. There are also a lot of holiday rental options in both towns.
Istanbul, as being the largest and most crowded city in Turkey, is also still an option for foreigners who would like a more authentic and REAL Turkish experience. All the hassle in the city, historical sites, Turkish cuisine options at each corner, shopping options, outdoor activity options and sometimes just the view of the Bosphorus makes Istanbul a tempting choice for foreigners. Buying a villa may be too expensive but there are a lot of new apartments in Istanbul. A variety of Real Estate Agencies are available in Istanbul with good experience and a ton of property choices they can offer.
It is undeniable that there is a growing interest towards Turkey as an exotic destination which remains affordable. It is attractive because of its proximity to Europe, yet having its own authentic assets.
Search for property and real estate for sale in Turkey. Buy cheap property in Altinkum, Bodrum, Fethiye, Dalyan, Side or Kusadasi. Houses for sale by owner or agents.
Most foreigners do not take into account the stamp duty as a tax allowance when concluding agreements in Turkey. All types of contracts are actually
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like to highlight further is the agreement signed by two natural persons.
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