Property Turkey Blog
Property Turkey's blog is designed to give you an insight into all things Turkish, including tips about life in Turkey, Turkish culture, economic & political matters and how to get the best out of your home and investment. Showcasing many case studies of those who invested and/or moved to Turkey and integrated into the Turkish lifestyle, this blog is your informative guide for all you need to know about making the big move overseas to Turkey.
Focusing on the main hotspots of Bodrum, Antalya, Fethiye, Kalkan, Istanbul, Kas, Side, and more - you can expect us to blog weekly about the latest trends, case studies and news coming out of the top cities in Turkey. Also expect several investment tips and hot tips for real estate and properties that are hot and ready to sell now.
Invest , Invest in Turkey / 2026-June-05
Turkey Tax Reforms: The HNWI Wealth Event of the DecadeIn April 2026, Turkey enacted the most comprehensive wealth-friendly tax reform package in its modern history. This is not a marginal adjustment to tax rates. This is not a tweak to residency thresholds. This is a fundamental repositioning of Turkey as a sovereign jurisdiction for global capital.
Read MoreInvest , Invest in Turkey / 2026-June-04
Turkey 2026 Tax Reforms Confirmed: Published in GazetteLaw No. 7582 has been published in Turkey’s Official Gazette, confirming several 2026 investor reforms. Accepted on May 21, 2026, and published on June 4, 2026, the law makes the 20-year foreign income tax exemption official for qualifying new residents. It also introduces a 1% inheritance and transfer tax rate for eligible individuals.
Read MoreBodrum , Fethiye , Life in Turkey / 2026-June-01
Holiday Homes in Turkey: Where to Buy Property and WhyIf you are wondering if you should buy a holiday home in Turkey, you have already been introduced to the country's delights. Turkey is a top tourism destination; every year, millions of people arrive from European countries and other countries like Asia, America and more.
Read Morebeaches in turkey / 2026-June-01
Best Beaches in Turkey: Top Coastal DestinationsThe best beaches in Turkey make this country one of the most popular summer tourism destinations in the world. In addition, they attract many holiday home buyers and those who want to retire overseas for a life of sun, sea, sand, and leisure.
Read MoreLife in Turkey , Moving to Turkey / 2026-May-25
Complete Guide to Opening a Bank Account in TurkeyOpening a bank account in Turkey is straightforward. Whether you are setting up a business, buying a home, or moving to Turkey as an expat, the beneficial services go a long way toward making life in Turkey easy. Indeed, the banking sector perfectly matches the standards of other countries.
Read MoreInvest , Invest in Turkey / 2026-May-22
Why Buy Property in Turkey? Buyer Motives and StrategiesThe right Turkish real estate strategy depends on your real motive – citizenship, investment, lifestyle, or business. Most foreign buyers begin their Turkey property journey with the wrong question: Which property should I buy? The smarter question is: Why am I buying?
Read Morekalkan / 2026-May-18
Kalkan Travel Guide: 11 Reasons to Visit Turkey’s CoastKalkan is one of those lovely Turkish towns that you just can't help falling in love with. With its slow pace of life, beautiful old town and wealth of holiday-heavy attractions (beach, great restaurants, upmarket hotels) it's hardly surprising this small Mediterranean spot has such a following. We reveal the things we love about Kalkan - the things that keep people returning year after year after year.
Read Moretourism in turkey , istanbul , shopping in turkey / 2026-May-12
Best Markets in Istanbul: Bazaars, Food, and AntiquesThe best markets in Istanbul are a perfect introduction to this city, which is globally famous yet still misunderstood by many. There is a staggering 200 markets (pazar) happening around the city each week. Locals and tourists flock to buy locally and nationally manufactured goods.
Read Morecost of living in turkey , life in turkey , moving to turkey / 2026-May-11
Where Expats Live in Turkey: Best Regions to MoveTo know where expats live in Turkey, we need to break down the stereotyped profile. Generally, working expats head to big cities like Istanbul, Izmir, and Ankara. Retired Western foreigners enjoy the Aegean and Mediterranean coastal holiday resorts. In contrast, Middle Eastern nationalities prefer conservative areas, such as Bursa.
Read Morecost of living in turkey , life in turkey , moving to turkey , retiring to turkey / 2026-May-11
Cost of Living in Turkey vs UK: 2026 Guide for ExpatsIf you are looking at the cost of living in Turkey versus the UK, the following is a general countrywide breakdown for both destinations. For a final analysis, remember to focus on specific locations. Just like in the UK, the cost of living in Turkey varies from the north to the east and from big cities to small towns.
Read MoreInvest , Invest in Turkey / 2026-May-10
Turkey's 2026 Tax Reforms for HNWIs and Crypto InvestorsTurkey’s 2026 reform package could be important for HNWIs and crypto investors because it speaks to the exact problems they face in 2026: high-tax legacy jurisdictions, Gulf concentration risk, rising scrutiny of offshore structures, volatile digital wealth, and the need for a second base that is more than a residency card.
Read Moreistanbul / 2026-May-10
What to Do in Fatih: Exploring Districts of IstanbulAnyone looking at what to do in Fatih, Istanbul will not be short of ideas. Often called the historical peninsula because of the Sultanahmet neighbourhood, and its many Byzantine and Ottoman landmarks, other lesser known places present ideal opportunities to see Fatih beyond the guidebooks. Explore the Fatih area of Istanbul in this blog.
Read Moretourism in turkey / 2026-May-09
12 Reasons You Should Visit Turkey This SummerStill debating where to spend the summer? We think these reasons might just convince you Turkey is the world’s leading summer destination. From culture to food to history to stunning beaches, there's something to tempt just about everyone. Join us on a short trip around the best Turkey has to offer: from the mysteries of Ephesus to the bustling peninsula of Bodrum to the cultural goings-on in Antalya.
Read MoreIstanbul , Invest in Turkey / 2026-May-06
Istanbul Regeneration: Reforms & Turkey’s Investment WindowIstanbul’s Urban Regeneration Zones are becoming one of Turkey’s most important property investment themes. With 2026 investor reforms, proposed mortgage changes, Turkish residency and citizenship thresholds, and the Istanbul Finance Center, districts such as Kagithane and Eyup Sultan could sit at the centre of Turkey’s next investment window.
Read MoreInvest in Turkey , Invest / 2026-May-05
BlackRock in Istanbul and Turkey’s 2026 Tax ReformsOn March 27, 2026, Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager with $14 trillion USD under management, flew to Istanbul for a private meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the Dolmabahçe Presidential Office. How does this link to Turkey's new Tax Reform Package?
Read MoreBodrum / 2026-May-04
Is Bodrum Town a Good Place to Buy Property in Turkey?The Bodrum Peninsula on the Aegean coast of Turkey is one of the country’s top holiday destinations. Comprising of the main town centre and smaller coastal resorts such as Yalikavak and Turgutreis, many nationalities descend on it every year, but it is particularly popular with the Brits. Idyllic vacations are not its only claim to fame though: many people are choosing to move to the area, resulting in large, active expat communities in Bodrum Town.
Read MoreIstanbul , Invest in Turkey / 2026-May-01
Istanbul Financial Center: 2026 Guide for InvestorsThe Istanbul Financial Center is Turkey’s flagship attempt to create a genuine regional financial hub in Istanbul’s Ataşehir district. The project includes 1.3 million square metres of office space, a 100,000 square metre mall, a congress centre, hotel, and major parking capacity, while also offering tax advantages.
Read MoreInvest in Turkey , Invest , Istanbul / 2026-April-29
Turkey R&D Growth: Why Investors Should Pay AttentionTurkey’s stronger-than-Europe R&D growth is a useful long-term signal for international investors because it points to a country still building productive capacity while parts of Europe slow. OECD data shows Turkey among the faster-growing R&D spenders in the developed world.
Read MoreInvest in Turkey , Invest / 2026-April-27
Turkey’s Investor Incentive Package: 2026 Complete GuideTurkey’s proposed investor incentive package combines a 20-year foreign-income tax exemption for new residents, lower corporate tax rates for exporters, expanded Istanbul Financial Center incentives, a regional headquarters regime, a one-stop investment office, service export support, asset-repatriation rules, and start-up-focused reforms.
Read MoreInvest , Invest in Turkey / 2026-April-26
0% Foreign Income Tax in Turkey: 2026 Proposal ExplainedTurkey is considering a proposal that could exempt eligible new residents from Turkish tax on foreign-source income for 20 years, provided they have not been Turkish tax residents in the previous three years. This would be one of the most ambitious individual tax incentives near Europe.
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