Turkey Property News
Strong euro good for Turkey investors
Owners of rental accommodation in Turkey could stand to benefit from the current strength of the euro.John Bevan of Lastminute.com recently revealed that the European country is… Read more »
Britons opt for Turkish holidays
Turkey is becoming more and more popular with British leisure travellers, a holiday company has revealedAccording to online travel agent Lastminute.com, the country has had more… Read more »
Turkish economy benefits from growing tourist sector
Turkey's tourism industry is proving to be highly lucrative for the country's economy, according to new figures.Official figures cited by the Turkish Press revealed that during… Read more »
Turkey attracts foreign investors despite global economic problems
The downturn in the global economy is not putting investors off entering the Turkish market, it has been revealed.According to Moneycorp, the south-east European country is continuing… Read more »
Growing tourism boosts Turkish market
Turkey is currently benefiting from significant investment in popular tourist destinations, according to an expert.Property author Dominic Whiting said the government is putting… Read more »
Turkey attracts British first-time buyers
Britons who have been priced out of the domestic housing market are looking for possible opportunities in Turkey, according to a newspaper.The Telegraph stated that first-time… Read more »
Turkey praised by British expats
Turkey has been given a glowing appraisal by two British expatriates who now live in the country full-time.According to David and Rosemary Nigbur, Turkey is a "stunning"… Read more »
Antalya attracts foreign investors
Overseas property buyers are increasingly choosing to snap up properties in the Turkish resort of Antalya, a media outlet has revealed.According to Business Week, the city has… Read more »
Turkey offers affordable property
Investors who are looking to buy a property at a reasonable price have been pointed towards Turkey.The European country was recommended by ShelterOffshore.com, which said it offers… Read more »
Turkish currency in greater demand
The Post Office has reported an increase in the number of Britons who are purchasing Turkish currency.According to the organisation, demand for Turkish lira in March 2008 was 30… Read more »
Turkish tourism boost set to benefit investors
Overseas property investors could be in line to benefit from efforts to boost tourism in Turkey.According to TurkishPress.com, the country's State Planning Organisation wants Turkey… Read more »
Retirees tipped to head for Turkey
Turkey is set to become a major hotspot for retirees who want to live abroad, according to a leading academic.Allan Williams from London Metropolitan University said expatriates… Read more »
Investors in Turkey to benefit from economic slowdown
Ongoing economic problems across the world could prove to be beneficial to owners of rental accommodation in Turkey.According to the Post Office, there has been a 15 per cent increase… Read more »
Turkish weather tempts expats
The good weather in Turkey has been highlighted as one of the main reasons for its popularity among foreign nationals.In recent years, the south-east European country has become… Read more »
Turkey recommended to investors
Overseas property investors have been advised to consider purchasing a residence in Turkey.Advice website FirstRungNow.com highlighted the country as a possible option for investors… Read more »
Turkey recommended to investors
Overseas property investors have been advised to consider possible investment opportunities in Turkey.Foreign Property Buyer stated that the Dalaman region has just been opened… Read more »
Mugla attracts British investors
Overseas property investors from the UK are increasingly snapping up houses in Turkey's Mugla province, new figures have revealed.A report in Today's Zaman stated that nearly 13,000… Read more »
Occupancy rates go up in Turkish rental properties
Demand for rental accommodation in a popular Turkish tourist destination has gone up this year, new figures have revealed.According to the Turkish Hotels Federation, occupancy… Read more »
Officials aim to develop tourism in Antalya
Growing tourism in the Turkish city Antalya could be good for the region as a whole, a local official has stated.Alaaddin Yuksel, governor of Antalya, said he hopes the region… Read more »
Turkish government aims to boost tourism
The Turkish government is calling for the country to boost its market share in the global tourism industry, it has been reported.According to Today's Zaman, Turkey was rated as… Read more »
Turkish rental property set to be in demand
Rental property in Turkey is set to be in high demand next month, experts have suggested.According to Lastminute.com, many families from the UK are planning to visit Turkey next… Read more »
Turkish resort to experience growth
House prices in a Turkish tourist hotspot are set to increase considerably over the next few years, experts have predicted.According to NuBricks.com, a new golf development is… Read more »
Turkey attracts more visitors
The Turkish government has revealed that the country has attracted more than 1.6 million holidaymakers during the year so far.Official figures cited by TurkishPress.com show that… Read more »
Turkish rental market set to grow
Demand for rental accommodation in Turkey is set to keep growing, an expert has predicted.John Howell from the International Law Partnership said that an increasing number of holidaymakers… Read more »
Turkey set to attract more Russians
Turkey is likely to attract a greater number of Russian holidaymakers this year following the launch of new flights.Services between Antalya and Moscow are being launched by Turkish… Read more »
Istanbul recommended to investors
People who want to buy a rental property overseas have been encouraged to consider purchasing in Istanbul.The Turkish city was recommended by independent analysts Amberlamb, which… Read more »
Turkish tourism targets 'are ambitious'
Plans to boost the number of holidaymakers in Turkey have been described as "ambitious" by independent analysts.Foreign Property Buyer said that Turkish government wants… Read more »
Turkey's tourist market set to grow
Turkey is likely to attract a greater number of foreign arrivals this year, according to a leading figure in the holiday sector.Ahmet Barut, chairman of Turkish Hotels Federation,… Read more »
Emerging Europe attracts investors
Foreign investors are increasingly favouring less-established European markets, according to a new report.A study by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and the Urban Land Institute revealed… Read more »
Holiday firm aims to expand in Turkey
A German holiday firm has announced plans to expand further into the Turkish tourism industry.Dr Michael Frenzel, chairman of TUI said Turkey has become an increasingly important… Read more »
Turkey set to attract more visitors
The number of holidaymakers in Turkey is likely to rise by more than a tenth this year, according to a leading official.Murat Dedeman, head of the Turkish Tourism Investors Association,… Read more »
Investors urged to keep an eye on Turkey
Overseas property investors have been advised to pay close attention to Turkey over the next few years.Sarah Brown from NuBricks.com stated that the south-east European country… Read more »
Turkish hotspots attract more visitors
Several investment hotspots in Turkey are currently seeing increased tourism, according to new figures.Lutfi Yigenoglu, governor of Mugla province, stated that towns such as Bodrum… Read more »
Turkish tourist numbers set to increase
Tourist officials in Turkey are expecting an increase in the annual number of visitors this year, a local media outlet has reported.TurkishPress.com stated that the Association… Read more »
Property investors turn towards Turkey
Property buyers who want to collect returns from their investment are increasingly looking overseas, according to a British newspaper.The Independent stated that foreign countries… Read more »
Turkey becoming more popular
More and more overseas property buyers are choosing to invest in Turkey, according to a media outlet.Turkish newspaper Today's Zaman stated that in the last five years, foreign… Read more »
Turkey sees rise in demand for studios
Property investors are driving a high demand for studio flats in Turkey, it has been suggested.Some developers are even changing construction plans in order to facilitate the building… Read more »
Scots couple 'pleased with Turkish investment'
A detached villa on the outskirts of Oludeniz has proven to be the perfect property in Turkey for Margaret and Tony Merriman, reports the Sunday Mail.The newpaper has told the… Read more »
Disused Turkish airports reopened
Local authorities in Turkey are reopening defunct airports as a result of growing demand for air travel, a local media outlet has revealed.Today's Zaman stated that work to reopen… Read more »
Planning restrictions 'good for investors'
Overseas property buyers in countries such as Turkey will benefit from new planning restrictions, experts have stated.Foreign Property Buyer reported that 14 nations along the… Read more »
Investors encouraged to consider Turkey
Overseas property buyers in the UK have been advised to consider entering the Turkish market.Independent analysts Amberlamb said the European country would be a good option as… Read more »
Turkish tourist industry 'is doing well'
A leading official in the Turkish tourism industry has given a positive appraisal of its current condition.Timur Bayindir, chairman of the Turkish Hoteliers' Association, told… Read more »
Turkey develops ties with Africa
Turkey is strengthening its international ties by developing relations with Africa, a media outlet has reported.According to the Independent, the country's emergence on the worldwide… Read more »
Ukrainian tourists flock to Turkey
More and more people from the Ukraine are spending their leisure time in Turkey, a media outlet has reported.According to the Kyiv Post, 590,000 people from the eastern European… Read more »
More people to fly to Turkey this year, says bmi
Passenger numbers on British Midland Airways (bmi) flights to Turkey are likely to go up this year, the carrier has announced.Direct services between Heathrow and Ankara were launched… Read more »
Demand for rental property boosted by Russians
Holidaymakers from Russia could be boosting demand for rental accommodation in Europe.According to the Sun, countries such as Turkey and Italy have been attracting more Russian… Read more »
Mediterranean beach life affordable in Turkey
New property in Turkey's Alanya and Belek regions give foreign homebuyers the chance to enjoy an idyllic Mediterranean lifestyle for an affordable price, it has emerged. Properties… Read more »
Turkey attracts more British investors
Turkey is becoming more and more popular with property buyers from the UK, according to one expatriate.Terry McFinney, who moved from Scotland in 2002, stated that British investors… Read more »
Turkey attracts foreign property buyers
Turkey is becoming an increasingly popular location among overseas property buyers, an expert has revealed.Rhiannon Williamson of ShelterOffshore.com stated that the country is… Read more »
Turkey attracts more holidaymakers
Turkey is becoming more and more popular with international leisure travellers, according to new figures.Research by the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) showed that visitor… Read more »
Istanbul aims to be culture capital
The Turkish city of Istanbul is aiming to become the European Capital of Culture in 2010, it has been reported.According to Today's Zaman, the government is diverting considerable… Read more »
Tourists buying holiday homes in Turkey
Turkish properties are increasingly being snapped up by returning holidaymakers, according to experts.ShelterOffshore.com stated that lots of visitors to the country enjoyed their… Read more »
Turkey offers capital growth prospects
Overseas property investors in Turkey could be set to benefit from a high rate of capital growth, experts have said.According to the 7Days website, economic growth in the country… Read more »
Turkey 'offers good value to tourists'
People who want to enjoy a good value holiday overseas have been advised to consider visiting Turkey.The country was recommended by the Telegraph as a place that offered an enjoyable… Read more »
UK expat praises Turkey
Turkey has been praised by a British expatriate for offering a lower cost of living than the UK.Rosemary Nigbur stated that her general outgoings had been reduced as a result of… Read more »
Travel industry weathers economic storm
Global economic crises such as the credit crunch are not affecting the travel industry, a media report has revealed.The Guardian spoke to Ian Bradley of the Association of Independent… Read more »
British tourists 'heading for Turkey'
Turkey is becoming an increasingly popular destination among British tourists, according to an expert.Claire Lilley, head of research at Holiday Which? magazine, stated that holidaymakers… Read more »
Turkey 'to attract record number of visitors'
Turkey's tourist sector could be set to experience a record-breaking year, according to an expert.Dominic Whiting, editor of the Buying in Turkey guide, stated that the number… Read more »
Turkish government to invest in overseas marketing
Turkey's government is to invest millions of pounds in promoting its tourist attractions overseas, according to local media.The Turkish Daily News has reported that about £71… Read more »
New flights to Antalya to be launched
A new flight to the Turkish region of Antalya is to be launched by Goldtrail Holidays later this year.The service will operate from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBIA)… Read more »
New airport 'will improve access to Turkey'
The creation of a new airport in Turkey should open up the south of the country to overseas property investors, an expert has stated.Paul Collins of the BuyAssociation website… Read more »
Turkey 'popular with Scottish tourists'
Turkey is proving to be a popular location among winter sun-seekers in Scotland, it has been reported.Jackie Sindlay, manager of King World Travel's Paisley branch, told a local… Read more »
Turkey 'will be property hotspot'
The second home market is "growing at pace" in the Turquoise coast region of Turkey, it has been suggested.According to financial website Save Borrow Spend, the area… Read more »
Investors head for Istanbul
Istanbul is proving to be a highly popular area among overseas property buyers, according to experts.Foreign Property Buyer highlighted the Turkish city as a location that was… Read more »
Growth in Turkish tourism 'higher than expected'
Officials in Turkey have expressed surprise after growth in its tourist sector last year exceeded expectations.According to figures from Turofed, 22.3 million people visited the… Read more »
British property buyers praise Turkey
Turkey has been praised by a Scottish couple who recently bought property in the country.Pat and Chris Stevenson bought a home in Alanya so they could divide their time between… Read more »
Turkey 'appeals to different nationalities'
Turkey is attracting leisure travellers from many different locations, according to official data.Figures from the Turkish Board of Statistics revealed that the country had attracted… Read more »
More Britons tipped to head for Turkey
Turkey's tourist market is set to continue growing over the next year, according to new estimates.The Association of British Travel Agents stated that during 2007, the country's… Read more »
Winter tourists 'go to Turkey'
Thousands of holidaymakers are set to visit Turkey during the winter months, experts have predicted.The Turkish Hotels Federation (THF) said that places such as Uludag and Palandoken… Read more »
Turkish Airlines aims for China
Turkish Airlines has announced that it intends to boost the number of holidaymakers visiting the country even further.According to the New Anatolian, the head of the carrier wants… Read more »
Turkish government 'wants to boost tourism'
Authorities in Turkey want the country to become one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world, it has been reported.According to the Turkish Daily News, the government… Read more »
More people flying with Turkish Airlines
A growing number of people are choosing to fly with Turkish Airlines, according to new figures.A trading statement from the carrier revealed that between January and November,… Read more »
Economic growth in Turkey predicted
Turkey's economic growth is set to continue in the near future, experts have predicted.The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) stated that the economy… Read more »
More expats 'living in Turkey'
The number of foreign nationals now living in Turkey has increased significantly in recent years, according to a newspaper.Today's Zaman stated that a decade ago, it would have… Read more »
Turkey aims to attract more visitors
Turkish Airlines is aiming to tap into the Indian market in a bid to attract more visitors, it has been reported.According to TravelBizMonitor, the carrier is planning to increase… Read more »
Turkish tourist market continues to grow
Owners of rental accommodation in Turkey are currently benefiting from an increase in the number of people visiting the country.According to figures cited by the Turkish Press,… Read more »
Swedish retirees 'settle in Turkey'
An increasing number of people from Sweden are choosing to purchase property in Turkey, an official has stated.Christer Asp, the Swedish ambassador based in Ankara, stated that… Read more »
Turkish Airlines issues positive report
A growing number of people are passing through airports in Turkey, new figures have revealed.According to Turkish Airlines, a total of eight million people flew with the carrier… Read more »
Turkey attracts winter holidaymakers
Overseas property investors could benefit from Turkey's popularity as a winter holiday destination.According to the Turkish Hotels Federation, skiing resorts in areas such as Bursa… Read more »
Turkish investment praised by British couple
A Scottish couple have spoken of their decision to hold on to an investment property in Turkey.Angus and Alison Charity told the Sunday Mail that they initially purchased a property… Read more »
Turkey experiences winter sun
Holidaymakers in Turkey are currently enjoying summer-like conditions, according to reports.Today's Zaman stated that the province of Antalya, located along the Mediterranean coastline,… Read more »
Antalya 'popular with foreign property buyers'
Antalya is the most popular part of Turkey among foreign property buyers, according to new figures.Research by the Turkish Land Registry Directorate (TKM) found that more than… Read more »
Turkey recommended to property investors
Overseas property buyers in Britain have been encouraged to invest in the Turkish market.According to the Telegraph, the country could be a good market to consider because it is… Read more »
Turkey recommended to prospective expats
Turkey has been recommended as a good destination for people who want to live overseas.Natalie Ozkesen moved from England to the Turkish town of Fethiye in 2001 after visiting… Read more »
More Germans set to visit Turkey
An increasing number of German tourists are likely to visit Turkey next year, according to an expert.Michael Frenzel, head of tour operator TUI, told the Turkish Press that the… Read more »
New promotional drive set up to boost Turkish tourism
The number of tourists choosing to visit Turkey could increase as a result of a new marketing campaign, according to a government official.Culture and tourism minister Ertugrul… Read more »
Turkey aims to boost winter tourism
Tourist authorities in Turkey have announced plans to increase the amount of visitors in winter.Suat Gurkok of the Turkish Travel Agencies Union stated that winter tourism was… Read more »
Turkish Airlines to upgrade fleet
An air carrier in Turkey has announced that it is to upgrade its fleet in order to offer extra services to other countries.Turkish Airlines stated that it would begin replacing… Read more »
Istanbul recommended to investors
Overseas property buyers have been advised to consider investing in the Turkish city of Istanbul.Speaking at a two-day conference on real estate investments and urban regeneration,… Read more »
Turkish resort recommended to investors
People who are interested in investing a foreign property market have been advised to consider looking at Bodrum in Turkey.Dominic Whiting, editor of the Buying in Turkey property… Read more »
Britons 'taking holidays in Turkey'
Turkey is rapidly becoming an increasing popular holiday destination among Britons, according to experts.Online travel agency Freedom Direct stated that people from the UK wanted… Read more »
Turkey 'could be a leading holiday destination'
Turkey has been tipped to become one of the world's leading holiday destinations by a local official.Volkan Simsek, chairman of the Professional Hotel Managers Association, said… Read more »
New Turkish investment opportunities 'could be created'
Overseas property investors could soon see the creation of new opportunities in the Turkish city of Sinop.The Dogan News Agency reports that the government is predicting a surge… Read more »
Turkey plans PR initiative
A new marketing campaign aimed at holidaymakers in Turkey is being planned by the country's government.The Today's Zaman newspaper reports that the public relations drive is being… Read more »
More visitors going to Turkish province
An increasing number of holidaymakers are choosing to visit the Turkish province of Agri, it has been reported.Muhsin Bulut, culture and tourism director for the area, told… Read more »
Bodrum recommended to investors
The Turkish peninsula of Bodrum has been highlighted as a good option for people thinking of investing in foreign property.According to the Sun newspaper, the region offers… Read more »
Turkish newspaper praises city
The attractions and merits of the Turkish city of Antalya have been highlighted by a local media outlet.According to the Today's Zaman newspaper, more than six million people… Read more »
Aviation 'boosting Turkish tourism'
The growth of aviation is helping to increase the number of people visiting Turkey, according to experts.Accountancy firm KPMG stated that airlines now offered more frequent… Read more »
British PM commits to Turkish relations
The British government has confirmed its commitment to developing stronger links with Turkey.Prime minister Gordon Brown said he backed the country's bid to become a full member… Read more »
Top ten Turkey touted
Turkey is currently among the top ten locations for those wishing to invest in property abroad, according to the Buy Association.Because in the last few years Turkey has grown… Read more »
Turkey investors 'could benefit from tourism boost'
Investors in the Turkish property market could be set to benefit from a boost to the country's tourist trade.The Turkish Daily News stated that a new marketing campaign was… Read more »
Turkey 16th for FDI
The latest world investment report from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) showed that Turkey was 16th when it came to drawing the most foreign… Read more »
Turkish province 'popular with foreign buyers'
The Turkish city of Antalya is becoming increasing popular with foreign nationals, according to new figures.Data from the Antalya Police Department found that almost 13,000… Read more »
New website aims to attract visitors to Turkey
Turkish tourist authorities are to revamp their website in an attempt to attract more visitors to the country.Today's Zaman reports that the portal is being redesigned in order… Read more »
UK travellers to benefit from new Turkish flights
Travellers from the UK are set to benefit from new flights to the Turkish city of Antalya.British Airways has announced that in April next year, it will begin offering services… Read more »
Turkey investors set to benefit from tourism boom
Overseas property investors in Turkey could be set to cash in on a surge in the number of Russian visitors.According to the Turkish Daily News, the number of people visiting… Read more »
Building restrictions proposed in Turkey
Overseas property investors could benefit from new proposals designed to limit the spread of new developments in Turkey.The country's government is aiming to slow down the… Read more »
Turkey's property market - is it a good investment?
In recent years, the growth of cheap air travel has raised the profile of countless countries that were previously out of reach.Aviation is feeding the growing desire to experience… Read more »
Turkey 'is an appealing market for foreign investors'
Turkey is becoming an increasingly attractive proposition for overseas property investors, according to an expert.Murat Ulgen, chief economist at HSBC, stated that the amount… Read more »
More investors 'opting for Turkish property'
A growing number of overseas property buyers are choosing to invest in Turkish property, a local news provider has said.According to the Turkish Daily News, investing in the… Read more »
Summer rain 'drove people abroad'
Many people in Humberside chose to book last-minute holidays in order to escape from this year's wet summer, according to a travel agency.Humberside Airport Travel said that… Read more »
Turkey's government launches publicity drive
The Turkish government has launched a new drive to encourage overseas investors to purchase property in the country.Robert Nixon, director of Nirvana International, said the… Read more »
Buying a property in Turkey? Read this clients story
Why did you choose Turkey ? We’d never been to Turkey before but we had a late availability holiday there last December and really liked what we saw. We had planned… Read more »
Tourist surge predicted for Turkish city
The Turkish city of Antalya could be set for a surge in tourism within the next year, according to new figures.Estimates published in national newspaper Today's Zaman suggested… Read more »
Buyers 'should not act differently when buying property abroad'
Overseas investors should not do anything they would not usually do at home when purchasing a property, it has been advised.Martin Webster, who recently invested in a retirement… Read more »
Turkey targeted by property investors
Foreign property investors are increasingly looking to take advantage of the Turkish property market, it has been reported.As the US sub-prime crisis continues to affect the… Read more »
Cheap flights 'offer choice to overseas buyers'
Budget airlines have offered a greater range of choices to overseas investors, according to experts.The Association of International Property Professionals (AIPP) said that… Read more »
