Since being voted the ‘IAGTO European Golf Destination of the Year’ back in 2008, Turkey’s golf scene has been growing from strength to strength. Turkey has many 5* resorts within golf ranges, so it is easy to see why this, coupled with the country’s scorching weather, has attracted so many golf fans. The climate of [...]
Are you one of the very many Brits thinking of buying in Turkey? That’s great – property is reasonably priced, the climate is great and the local people are lovely. Don’t let talk of earthquakes scare you too much: in fact, as one property owner I chatted to said, be more scared of driving in [...]
In these financially strained times it is unusual to hear of a country doing really well, but the economic news from Turkey is well above average, especially when compared with the rest of its European neighbours. Turkey is both the fourth fastest growing economy in the world and the fastest growing economy in Europe – [...]
By Julian Walker MNAEA (Overseas) of Spot Blue, Overseas Property What a time to be alive. Facebook and Twitter are huge, but few would have ever believed that social media could become so powerful that it would lead to one of the greatest revolutions in the history of humanity. In case you are in any [...]
Property in Alanya has grown into one of the great stories in the world of overseas property this year, and looks well capable of dominating reports throughout this year and next. Usually when statements like the one above are made, they are in reference to a hot new market emerging onto the scene. But Alanya [...]
As a property investment it may be well to remember that house prices may have dropped dramatically in the UK, Spain, Italy and Portugal over the past few years but not so in Turkey. Added to this, Turkey has applied to the EU and, when other countries have joined, house prices have soared so this [...]
Enjoy Turkey's culinary traditions on a visit to the country As the bridge between the Mediterranean and the Middle East, Turkey's cuisine is varied and exciting. You will find influences from around the world in the food here, as well as culinary traditions that date back centuries. Many of Turkey's dishes are based on rice [...]
Think about the times when you've been outdoors, somewhere new, the horizon opens up for you and suddenly you're experiencing a vista leagues away from your daily grind. Now imagine that you get to have that every day. For people looking to emigrate or buy a property overseas, a change of pace, better weather, more carefree life might be the primary driver, but I think there’s something equally simple and powerful in simply being able to change your view.
Turkey is currently one of the most talked about property markets in the world, with many publications ranking it as one of the top places to invest in property in 2011. Here are some of the reasons why Turkish property is so hot. Economic Growth According to Prime Minister Erdogan the Turkish economy grew 6.4% [...]
If you enjoy hiking in your spare time then you are sure to want to find properties in an area that gives you access to some great trails without having to travel too far - although one of the best things about walking is that you can enjoy it almost anywhere. But there are of [...]