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Why Buy Property in Istanbul – The Most Prominent City in Turkey

Foreign buyers wanting to know reasons to buy property in Istanbul are assured plenty. Istanbul, where Europe meets Asia, offers a rich history, stunning architecture, and rapidly growing real estate markets. For foreign buyers considering investing in international property, Istanbul has attractive propositions and plenty of properties for sale.

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2023-November-13

Istanbul real estate Investment Strategies for a post-Dubai portfolio

In the dynamic landscape of global real estate investment, Istanbul emerges as a beacon of potential, standing tall against the backdrop of the well-established Dubai market. While Dubai has long been the glittering jewel in the crown of Middle Eastern real estate, the tides are shifting, and Istanbul's market is beckoning investors with its robust growth and promising future.

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2023-November-03

Istanbul's Hotel and Airbnb Market: Property Turkey's Investment Strategy

As Istanbul looks to the future, it is expected to welcome a staggering 24 million visitors by 2028, a testament to the city's enduring appeal and the thriving market that it offers to hotel investors. The landscape is one of opportunity, diversity, and growth, promising rewarding ventures for those who navigate it with insight and strategy.

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2023-November-03

Istanbul Finance Center & the Future of Turkey

Turkey has lofty ambitions and the Istanbul Finance Center is a landmark that represents both the success of infrastructure projects that have been deployed over the last ten years, as well as the foundation of vitality for decades to come. Find out more in this informative blog.

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2023-May-12

Istanbul Finance Center: Turkey's Global Financial Hub Opens

Today marks an historic starting point for the Istanbul Finance Center (IFC) in the Umraniye district on Istanbul’s Asian Side. Its grand opening is set to revolutionise Turkey's economy and the property market in Istanbul. It is gearing up to become one of the most prominent financial centers in the world.

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2023-April-17

Big Life by the Little Bosphorus Istanbul

As I arrived at Pierre Loti, a hilltop cafe overlooking the Golden Horn, I couldn't help but feel a sense of palpable excitement. Today, I am doing due diligence on a new residential development project on the banks of the Golden Horn, or the Little Bosphorus as it is known for it’s similarities to its larger neighbour.

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2023-March-21

Now is the Right Time to Invest in Istanbul

Why would someone ever invest in real estate outside of their home country? Well, people like adventure, to be honest with you. They like to do something different; Something noteworthy. They've tried and tested their home country, and what you find in the case of 99% of our clients is that they already have a home plus, possibly, other investments in their home countries.

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2022-March-30

Why are Turkish property prices climbing?

It's a question Property Turkey director Cameron Deggin fields every week: inflation is high, the lira is low. So why are property prices rising? We look at the factors helping Turkish real estate continue to climb, and explain why waiting for a fall to invest in property is the worst possible move.

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2022-January-10

Straight talk: how to make a killing in Istanbul

Cameron Deggin has a hard truth for Straight Talk watchers: the properties most aggressively marketed to foreign buyers aren't necessarily the ones that are going to yield returns. Deggin outlines the difference between the branded residences that dominate agent portfolios, and the smaller, lesser-known developments quietly making money.

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2021-February-11

Straight Talk: Earthquakes in Turkey, am I at risk?

The devastating Izmir earthquake that claimed 116 lives has started a conversation. We were approached by many of our clients following this event, all asking the same question: how much risk am I from an earthquake in Turkey? Property Turkey director Cameron Deggin answers some of your questions.

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2020-November-24

Straight Talk: Is 2020 the right time to buy Turkish property?

Many people have written 2020 off as a year to forget. But for Property Turkey, it's been one to remember. Enquiries have never been greater, and the market has seldom been as buoyant. Senior investment consultant at the company explains why the time is right to buy - and why waiting could see you priced out of the market.

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2020-October-30

Is it safe to buy off-plan property in Turkey?

Off-plan property in Turkey offers some of the most lucrative investment opportunities in the country - especially in Istanbul, where buyers can make up to 35% in gains between pre-launch and completion. But is it safe to buy off-plan property in Turkey? What are the pitfalls, and do they outweigh the advantages?

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2017-February-22

Straight Talk: maximising your capital appreciation in Istanbul real estate

Capital gains are the all-important measure of your property investment success. But what are they? And is obtaining capital gains as simple as buying a property in Istanbul and hoping for the best? The short answer, explains Cameron Deggin, is no. Find out how to ensure your investment is a success by exploring a few dos and don'ts of investing in Istanbul.

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2020-June-15

How online retail is shattering commercial property

The shift from the high street to online retail has been swift, with many casualties. One of these is commercial real estate. One an attractive proposition for investors, earning money from the commercial property sector is vanishingly rare, thanks to the decline of high street shopping, explains Cameron Deggin.

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2020-June-08

Istanbul City Guide and General Information

Istanbul’s iconic status makes it a high rolling global metropolis. Ranking alongside the likes of Rome, Milan, Paris and New York, its title as Turkey’s most significant and busiest city sees millions of tourists descend on it every year. Its vibrant history has a notorious reputation, and while these days are more peaceful, it is still a bustling hub of tourism business, educations, arts, culture, fashion and food.

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2018-September-23

Our pick of the top seafront homes in Istanbul

Seafront property in Istanbul. Rare as hen's teeth, and expensive, right? The first is correct, but the second isn't always the case. Property Turkey director Cameron Deggin walks us through some the last remaining seafront complexes in Istanbul. Ideal for investors and lifestyle buyers, these homes will offer a superb lifestyle while accumulating tidy capital gains.

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2019-October-16

Last chance saloon: Istanbul seafront homes

Istanbul's shoreline is dotted with historic mansions. Yali, built during the Ottoman era, are sumptuous, imposing homes - with price tags to match. However, you don't need to spend millions to obtain seafront property in Istanbul. But your chances to do so are diminishing. Cameron Deggin takes us a tour to the last chance saloon.

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2019-September-02

How to get citizenship in Turkey by investing in property

Citizenship is on offer for foreign first-time buyers investing in Turkish property. But how do you actually obtain citizenship? Which properties are eligible? Should you opt for commercial over residential property? We explain the ins and outs of what we know of the new law and explain the best options for anyone seeking the investment route to Turkish citizenship.

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2017-August-01

An ABC guide for Istanbul real estate virgins

Bomonti, Bostanci, Kadikoy and Eyup: to outsiders these Istanbul suburbs don't mean much. To us, however, they represent fortunes made - or lost - in Istanbul's fast-moving property market. Learn the kind of insider information that sets us apart from our competitors, and creates wealth and opportunity for our investors.

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2018-October-30

City vs sun: choosing the right investment spot

Investing in property will always be a head-over-heart purchase. However, that doesn't mean to say that buying a Turkey home as an investment is all about business: Cameron Deggin tells us the ins and outs of investing in a home on Turkey's south coast, versus opting to invest in Turkey's biggest city, Istanbul.

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2018-July-01