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Turkey is a vast country, over three times the size of the UK and some 25% larger than France. Straddling between Europe and Asia, with almost 7,000 kilometres of Mediterranean, Aegean and Black Sea, Turkey is home to a unique mosaic of cultures, diverse landscape and dynamic social make up. If you are looking for property overseas, wish to buy a holiday home in the sun, a place to retire or purely real estate investment in an upwardly mobile country, then no search is complete without having a good look at Turkish real estate for sale.
Where to buy a holiday home in Turkey?
With so many lovely resorts and towns to choose from, it is a task in itself to decide where to buy that special villa in Turkey or that sea view apartment, which will be your new home in Turkey and double up for some rental income. According to statistics published by the Turkish real estate agents association, Antalya, Fethiye, Bodrum and Side are the most popular holiday home destinations in Turkey. Properties in Antalya enjoy the proximity of a bustling seaside city with lovely beaches and excellent golf courses of Belek, whereas Kalkan properties provide some of the most dramatic sea views experienced in the entire Mediterranean, not to mention Kalkan's elegant setting and fine dining. Side holiday homes for sale are ideal for families with children, where shallow waters gently touch sandy shores. Real estate in Bodrum on the other hand is your key to Turkey's most sophisticated resort with plenty of sailing and seafront homes in lovely Yalikavak, Turkbuku or Gumusluk. Then we have sun-soaked Fethiye with most affordable villas and flats for sale in Turkey near the most pictured Oludeniz beach.
Looking to retire overseas - where should you buy your retirement home in Turkey?
When considering a permanent move abroad and buying a property for year round living, there are some important factors to take into account. Proximity of amenities, hospitals, schools and a stable local community are some of the elements one would naturally look at. In our dealings with over 10,000 people from all over the world looking at Turkish real estate with a view to permanent living in Turkey, we find that properties in Fethiye, Bodrum and Antalya (including Side and Kemer) are natural favourites for year round living. They all have excellent climates with over 300 days of sunshine, mild winters and the right level of facilities to sustain year round living.
Where to invest in Turkish real estate?
With an average annual GDP growth in excess of 8% for 2010 - 2012 period, Turkey has posted exceptional economic performance compared to the EU zone and indeed to BRICs (Brazil, Russia, India, China). In 2011 and 2012 Turkey's economic expansion was only second to China. IMF estimates that Turkey will yet again outperform most BRICs countries and certainly the entire Euro zone in 2013 - 2017 period with an average annual expansion of 5%+ projected. Turkish real estate industry is currently one of the major growth sectors within Turkey. With a youth population of over 60% of entire 76 million and increasing wealth in the country, domestic demand for the Turkish real estate industry is fast climbing. Turkish real estate agents association estimates that by year 2015 there will be a shortage of around 2 million quality housing in Turkey just to accommodate domestic demand, this is not even counting the booming tourism sector, 6th most visited country in the world in 2011, which also puts a heavy demand on coastal hotel, villa and apartment projects. In 2011, property market in Turkey grew by some 18% compared to year before. Considering that at the same period Greece, Spain and Portugal came close to announcing bankruptcy underlines the viability of owning property in Turkey.
Prime location Istanbul or better to look at prospering Antalya?
From a purely investment viewpoint property for sale in Istanbul deserves a close look, however, one needs to be very selective. There are many offers on the market and not all are viable. We recommend real estate in Istanbul prime locations as opposed to heavily marketed bargain apartments on the outskirts of the city. Naturally, prime locations of Istanbul are expensive, therefore we suggest investors should have a good look at Antalya property market as a viable and exceptional alternative to prime location real estate of Istanbul.
How about rental returns and capital growth?
On the Mediterranean and Aegean coasts of Turkey, your holiday home in Antalya, Fethiye, Kalkan and Bodrum could easily deliver in excess of 6% rental returns after all expenses paid. Considering that the average rental yield in the UK is 4.8%, this is quite a strong return. Coupled with steep capital growth in several years, you could build your very own nest egg in Turkish real estate. Another interesting profile to underline is the beachfront Turkey property segment.
Can you suggest a niche segment of Turkish real estate to keep an eye on?
Keen investors and of course keen sailors alike should keep a solid eye on waterfront properties in Turkey. This is an incredibly lucrative segment of the Turkish real estate market. Compared to France, Spain and Italy, beachfront properties in Turkey come at one third the price tag for comparable villas and apartments. Luxury villas for sale at the seafront in Bodrum, Kalkan, Kas and Fethiye could be purchased from as little as Euro 400,000, whereas a comparable villa in Spain or France would cost no less than Euro 1.3m. This is a huge price gap and we suggest that it is an artificial one. We do not expect prices of beach front properties in France to come down for these are highly desirable homes, however, as more and more people discover the stunning coastline of Turkey, we expect waterfront homes in Turkey to appreciate quite significantly over the next 3-5 years. The number of foreign registered boats and yachts entering Turkish waters have tripled since 2005, clearly indicating that Turkey is becoming a desirable boating destination. Considering the breathtaking beauty of the bays and coves in the Aegean and Mediterranean waters of Turkey, this is not surprising at all.
Construct and build your very own dream home in Turkey with this panoramic sea view land found in the hills of Yalikavak in Bodrum. An ideal investment opportunity set amongst the elite homes within the area that regularly sell for well over a million Euros.
Located within a quality estate of other family houses is this six bedroom property for sale at an excellent price in Mudanya, Bursa – ready to move in, this listing has all the makings of a year round residence close to everything you could possibly need.
With residences ranging from four to five bedrooms in size, this outstanding project has been developed for family friendly living and is located just 15 minutes via car away from the centre of Bursa and the largest shopping mall.
Completely furnished and established, this hotel is located in the historic centre of Istanbul in Sultanahmet and has a full tourism license in place for new owners looking for a ready made business in the heart of the city.
High end unique villas located in Torba, boasting incredible sea views and excellent setting within a complex designed by one of the most renowned and sought after developers in all of Turkey – this is as luxurious as you will find.
Designed to luxury standards throughout, these beautiful villas are located in Turgutreis with outstanding views across the sea and marina, complete with private gardens and swimming pools guaranteeing a high standard of life.
In a central setting just 1.5km from Bodrum Marina is this marvellous bargain priced Konacik villa found at the front line to the sea with dramatic views and a private garden – move in today with your family and contact us for information.
Offering a huge plot of land measuring 1,200m2 in total, this luxury Gumusluk villa offers a little wow factor for those searching for spectacular real estate abroad. Enjoy a highly private lifestyle surrounded by spectacular nature views and secluded away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Located right at the seafront in Turkbuku with access to a private beach and water jetty is this outstanding sea view villa for sale – perfect for those looking to obtain a luxury lifestyle in one of the most sought after areas in all of Bodrum.
Family residence for sale in a lovely spot of Calis, just minutes away from the local bus route providing direct access to neighbouring resorts and areas including Hisaronu and Oludeniz – you will never tire of living in this part of Fethiye.
Situated in the hills of Yalikavak is this luxury-designed villa with beautiful views out towards the sea and marina, set within a private garden with pool and perfectly suited for year round residential living in an elite area of Bodrum.
Enjoying a sea view from all levels, this designer villa is tucked away in a residential area of Kalkan and is completely furnished ready to move in immediately – a superb pick for those relocating or someone seeking a luxury summer home.
This mansion encapsulates the changing face of Yalikavak into a leading destination for those looking to purchase luxury real estate around the world, and they certainly don't come much more luxurious than this striking dream home with open sea view and swimming pool.
Custom built to modern standards, this super luxury villa is located in Ovacik and is set within a spacious garden with large private swimming pool and outstanding views across the surrounding mountains and green settings.
Centrally located and built to contemporary modern standards in Bodrum, these first class luxury villas enjoy supreme Bay and sea views and are set within spacious private gardens with swimming pools attached.
High end luxury villas overlooking the sea in Gundogan with unobstructed views for as long as the eye can see. These tremendous properties are fitted with a smart home automation system and private elevator in the garden for easy living.
This is an opportunity to purchase a luxurious house right in the centre of Bodrum, just minutes from the Marina Yacht Club and enjoying some of the most incredible Castle and Sea views from your hugely private garden.
Bargain priced for such a rare location and exquisite design, these villas overlook the sea in the centre of Bodrum and are found no more than five minutes away from Oasis Shopping Centre and a short drive to the Marina.
Private luxury designed villas for sale in the sought after area of Torba, just 900 metres away from the nearest beach and local amenities making these properties perfect for family living with stunning sea and nature views.
Set in forest surroundings yet just minutes away from the lively town centre of Hisaronu, this triplex villa is completely furnished and ready to move in immediately, making it the ideal family home with garden and swimming pool.
Ripe for investment, these outstanding properties are located just minutes away from central areas including Maslak and Taksim and are for sale today at bargain prices that are only going to rise considerably upon completion.
Ripe for investment are these elite apartments for sale in Esenyurt, listed at early bird prices with panoramic city and sea views from higher floors – this is one of the most impressive projects that you will find in Istanbul.