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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.
Surrounded by some of the most magnificent views in all of Istanbul are these spectacular peaceful homes on the Asian side of the city designed and built to the concepts of Zen, ensuring you a high class and luxurious finish from top to bottom, simply breathtaking in every sense of the word.
This designer villa features one of the most dramatic sunsets we have ever come across in Bodrum; a sight to see for your own eyes as the private infinity swimming pool gently merges with the ocean as the sun glistens off the water – pure heaven.
Turkbuku is one of the most sought after destinations in Bodrum for those seeking an elite lifestyle and world class facilities, of which this villa is just a short walking distance from both – making it an exceptional option for a permanent base.
With panoramic views across the sea, this mansion in Sariyer is a perfect choice for someone who is looking to live amongst some of the most wealthy and rich real estate in all of Istanbul – a must see house with indoor pool and sauna.
Outstanding mansion for those looking to attain a luxury lifestyle in Istanbul; this property is found within a huge plot measuring 2,500m2 and is surrounded by trees and nature to create a completely private life away from the city centre.
This is a custom built bungalow style villa located in the centre of Bodrum in Konacik, just minutes away from beaches, shopping centres, and everything else you would need close to you for permanent living in the peninsula.
This is an incredible 5-star project is home to a world class hotel resort and facilities, facilities that anyone who owns a property here can enjoy, making this an exceptional investment or lifestyle opportunity on the beachfront in Kadikalesi.
Just a stone's throw away from the sea is this luxurious complex of homes with excellent on-site facilities including swimming pools and lovely gardens for residents to enjoy the best that there is to offer in the picturesque settings of Yalikavak within Bodrum.
Elite family home tucked away in Gocek heights surrounded by mountains to one side, and amazing sea views to the other side. This is a superb opportunity for a large family to relocate to one of the most charming areas of Turkey.
With access to a beach, a private garden attached, and rental history of attracting 40,000USD in income per season – this is a quality investment and lifestyle for anyone looking for the very best real estate available in Gundogan.
Escape to the country with one of these luxury villas found besides a golf club in Bodrum. The properties and project have been designed for those who love an active and natural lifestyle, surrounded by forests and views.
With a beautiful view across the sea and wonderful private plot, this magnificent villa is Faralya has an abundance of investment potential with building permission in place to construct a pool and chalet type properties within the plot.
Highly private family house in the peaceful settings of Akkaya enjoying dramatic views across the surrounding mountains stretching all the way towards the Lake – completely furnished in a neutral manner, grab this opportunity today.
Within walking distance to the seafront are these prestigious apartments in Atakoy, just minutes away from the famous marina and Galleria Mall – an excellent spot for upper class elite living amongst the wealthy of Istanbul.
This is the rarest type of home that you will find for sale in Fethiye today. The option of picking up a villa in Kayakoy doesn’t come around every day, so anyone interested in this should act fast or miss out.
A project of only five luxury villas in Bursa with ample gardens and private swimming pools – an idyllic opportunity for those looking for houses of the highest possible quality in this wonderfully beautiful area of Turkey.
We absolutely adore this villa, this property is one of the prettiest in Kalkan in our view, and is perfectly located for someone looking to enjoy a five-star lifestyle surrounded by world class facilities just a short walk away.
Incredible commercial land opportunity for investment in Meselik Village in Milas, this plot would be ideal for someone who is looking to construct a luxury hotel or even a huge shopping mall in Bodrum.
We are happy to market this bargain priced villa in a quiet residential area in Fethiye within walking distance to some of the region's top destinations such as the world famous Oludeniz beach and vibrant Hisaronu resort being just a short walking distance away from your doorstep.
Olympos region bungalow for sale in Kemer, Antalya. Surrounded by pine forests and with a backdrop of the Taurus mountains, this listing is a traditional home for those seeking a getaway yet only 30 minutes away from the bustling city of Antalya. All in all, well worth taking a closer look.
Designed to absolute perfection are these wonderful sea view properties located in Yalikavak just a short distance away from the Marina, and boasting an incredible design and modern home automation system that needs to be seen.