Property-owners in Turkey who rely on holidaymakers for rentals will welcome the news that ten per cent more tourists visited the country last year than in 2010, and the country has aims to attract even more foreign visitors during 2012.

Figures released at the end of December showed that the number of foreign visitors to Turkey hit 30 million in 2011, bringing in revenue worth $25 billion. This year the country aims to attract at least 32 million tourists, who would be worth an expected $27 billion to the economy.

Such a positive 2011 means Turkey is now the seventh most popular tourist destination in the world, while in terms of revenue generated by tourism it is ranked ninth. A large part of the reason for the country’s growing popularity is its exclusion from the Eurozone and excellent value for money in terms of day-to-day costs, as well as property.

For details of property for sale in Turkey, visit the Turkey listings on Rightmove Overseas.

While many Brits buy property in Turkey in pounds, if you do purchase in euros or Turkish lira, using a currency specialist rather than a bank to transfer funds could save you money and. For more information, speak to currency exchange specialist Smart Currency Exchange.

To understand the full step-by-step process to buying a property in Turkey, collect The Overseas Guides Company’s ‘Turkey Property Buying Guide’