Turkey Property & Living
Due of its incredible Mediterranean coastline Turkey is well known as an attractive holiday destination - and in recent years an increasing number of people have been buying up property in coastal towns and villages from Izmir in the south west to Side in the south east of the nation. This has sparked an intensification of overall interest in Turkey as a possible place to own a home abroad or even as a nation to expatriate to.
The stunning and almost impossible to describe and sum up city of Istanbul has of course always been home to an international array of expats, professional business persons, students and even retirees...but now the whole of coastal Turkey is beginning to be explored by international citizens in search of an attractive, appealing, interesting and affordable place to live.
Towns and cities such as Alanya, Antalya, Dalaman, Marmaris, Kusadasi and Bodrum have all appeared on the expatriate radar. These are Mediterranean locations with a stunning climate for the majority of the year, they have as yet affordable housing markets, they offer the expat or retiree an affordable and excellent standard of living, and what's more, they remain lesser explored and exploited than similarly attractive locations in France, Spain or Italy for example.
If you have your sights set on Turkey or you're simply exploring your options for finding an affordable and attractive location abroad, then Shelter Offshore can help you discover Turkey and all it has to offer. We can show you round and guide you through the intricacies of relocation and property purchase as well.
Our Latest Turkey Property & Living Articles
Buying Property in Turkey Ban Lifted
Published on 08 May 2008 - Category: Property Abroad » Property in Turkey
The Turkish government has announced the end of a temporary suspension on the issuing of title deeds to foreign buyers. Brought into force on 15th April by order of the country’s Constitutional Court while parts of the legislation relating to foreign buyers were re-drafted, a parliamentary commission has passed the changes and the freeze will end in the next 2-3 weeks.
“The changes will have no effect on most foreign buyers and relate to the amount of land foreigners are entitled to buy,” explains Dominic Whiting, editor of the Buying in Turkey guide.
Living in Vibrant and Fascinating Istanbul
Published on 07 May 2008 - Category: Living Abroad » Living in Turkey
The stunning city of Istanbul in Turkey has to be seen to be believed; spread out over 27 districts, the city is the 4th most populated in the world. As you fly in for the first time across many of the outer lying reaches of the city to arrive at either Ataturk or Sabiha Gokcen International Airports you will begin to get a feel of just how enormous and magnificent the city is.
Greater numbers of expatriates are living in vibrant and fascinating Istanbul as the city develops economically speaking and also becomes an important addition to the European business scene. If you’ve been offered a contract in the city or have taken a job offer to work in Istanbul, let’s explore the city and find out just what you can expect.
Where Are Brits Buying Property in Turkey
Published on 14 April 2008 - Category: Property Abroad » Property in Turkey
If you’re thinking that a move abroad to the sun in retirement will make your governmental fuel allowance go far further or you’re looking to start a new working life abroad with all your family for example, Turkey might well be a good nation for you to consider. It is a rapidly improving country in terms of its infrastructure and general levels of amenities and facilities, and what’s more, it has an affordable property market.
With the words ‘affordable’ and ‘property’ far from synonymous in Great Britain anymore, especially with the mortgage squeeze beginning to take hold and recent interest rate cuts not being passed to the housing finance consumer, let’s look at where Brits are buying property in Turkey to see whether any of the areas appeal to you.
How Easy is Living In Antalya Turkey?
Published on 18 March 2008 - Category: Living Abroad » Living in Turkey
The Turkish Riviera’s city of Antalya has established itself as one of Turkey’s primary tourist destinations, steeped in history and with clean sandy beaches along the glorious Mediterranean coastline the unique combination of sun, sea, history and culture make it a holiday destination that many people fall in love with and vow to return to, often for a little longer than just another fortnights vacation.
As a tourist destination Antalya scores full points, but what about the practicalities of living in Antalya? Can this ever more dynamic tourist destination offer the same degree of satisfaction to the long term visitor?
Let’s face it some of the best holiday destinations may not always be the best destination in which to start a new life. Holidays are different, in return for a unique experience we’re willing to sacrifice certain luxuries in order to enjoy that special experience of a lifetime, how many of us would love to go on an African safari now keep your hands up if you’d love to retire to the bush! A few hands may stay up but many of us put on our ‘let’s be practical hats’ and decided that we need a certain degree of familiarity and modern infrastructural comforts to best enjoy the practicalities of day to day living.
We take a look to see if Antalya lives up to the full time living in experience as well as it does the holiday experience.
Discover Turkey’s Hidden Property Gems In The Tranquillity of Kirazli Village
Published on 17 March 2008 - Category: Property Abroad » Property in Turkey
The sheer breath taking beauty of the Turkish Aegean coastline has soon established itself as one of the most attractive parts of the world for overseas property buyers searching for both a dream home in the sun and a solid long term investment.
With it’s pleasant Mediterranean climate of sun filled summers and mild winters, ever changing scenery that the eye will never grow tired of and one of the friendliest and most welcoming local populations, it’s no wonder the Turkish Aegean tops the list for so many overseas property seekers. We take a look at what must be one of the most charming village locations along the Aegean, Kirazli Koyo (Cherry Village) and several very unique properties that we think represent some of best that Turkey has to offer.
Situated just 10KM from the thriving Aegean coastal tourist town of Kusadasi, beneath the pine forest of the National Park lies the traditional Turkish village of Kirazli. Surrounded by flowering fields of cherry trees, figs, vines and olives, the peace and tranquillity of village life are a world away from the bustle of Kusadasi. With a good range of traditional restaurants, the smell of fresh pine scented air, stunning scenery and many hiking trails Kirazli makes an ideal base for the more independent traveller who prefers to make his own path away from the tourist centres.
I Want to Live and Work in Turkey
Published on 10 March 2008 - Category: Living Abroad » Living in Turkey
We may live in an ever changing world, but we also want to be masters of our own destinies and change our own worlds to suit our own plans which is why so many of us think about living abroad. Some of us travel extensively, some wait until we retire and then move abroad, but some of us can’t wait and we want to go and live overseas and work to earn an income abroad as well.
One nation that is becoming of increasing interest to internationally minded individuals is Turkey. It offers such a fantastic quality of very affordable life – so if you’re currently thinking ‘I want to live and work in Turkey’ but you’re not sure where to start, let us guide you.
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