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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.
Completed and ready for buyers to move in, this historical project offers a range of homes for sale in the heart of Istanbul in Taksim and is just minutes away from Istiklal Avenue lined with thousands of shops and Taksim Square.
Nestled in a peaceful area of Uzumlu in Fethiye, this tremendous detached villa has its own private landscaped garden and large swimming pool for relaxing outside on a daily basis with lovely views of the green surroundings.
Looking out towards Fethiye Bay and the surrounding mountains with tremendous views, this lovely house is for sale in the residential area of Ciftlik and would make for a wonderful family home to live in on a permanent basis.
Infinity swimming pool detached villa for sale in a residential area of Yalikavak in Bodrum, just a short 300 metre walking distance from the beach and within close proximity to daily shops and local amenities in Turkey.
Designed a unique Greek style house in the middle of Yalikavak, this detached property is just a short 900 metre walking distance from the sea and is available today as completely furnished and ready to move in immediately.
With unobstructed views of the sea, this fantastic home is nestled within a peaceful area of Gundogan and is suitable for Turkish Citizenship – all just a few minutes driving distance away from the nearest sea and beach.
Within minutes to the world famous Oludeniz Beach and Ovacik centre, this high quality villa is nestled away on the mountainside with tremendous views and would make for a lovely year round permanent family residence.
Prime apartments for sale directly at the beach in Konyaalti area of Antalya, suitable for those looking to obtain Turkish Citizenship by real estate investment within a top complex with a full range of on-site social and communal facilities.
This free-standing villa enjoys beautiful views heading out towards the sea and is nestled within the hills of Yalikavak ideal for living with a family in Turkey – all just five minutes away from the centre and Marina.
Located in an excellent area of Uzumlu, this property is fully furnished and ready for a family to move in immediately after the purchase process has been finalised – tucked away in a peaceful area surrounded by mountain views.
Four bedroom house with room for all the family to enjoy a new lease of life in the popular setting of Ovacik close to everything you could possibly need – for sale today at a bargain price considering the quality and size of the home.
This outstanding detached villa is found in Ovacik and is on the market today as completely furnished and decorated from top to bottom – an ideal family home just minutes away from necessities and the nearest centre.
Located just minutes away from the famous Calis Beach is this 5-star property for sale within one of the most sought after complexes in Fethiye and complete with access to a full range of on-site amenities and lifestyle facilities.
Forming part of a 5-star complex in Gocek located directly at the entrance to the sea with access to a marina and sailing facilities, this is an opportunity not to miss out on and comes highly recommended for viewing at the earliest available chance.
Designed and built to modern standards throughout, this brand new property is found in a tranquil area of Ovacik with mountain views and ticks all the boxes for those seeking a life of privacy just moments from amenities.
With only 13 houses in total, this project is likely to sell out sooner rather than later – call or contact us today for details about these Yalikavak villas located in a superb private estate with sea view swimming pools and gardens.
Surrounded by mountains and gorgeous sea views, this triplex apartment is tucked away in a residential area of Karagozler in Fethiye and is for sale today as completely furnished and ready for new owners to move in immediately.
Built on an elevated spot with distant views of the Blue Lagoon, this is a stunning property in Turkey's most popular summer resort Fethiye Ovacik. The villa offers 4 master bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, generous land size and a large private pool. Design is modern with ample terraces and balconies to enjoy stunning nature all around.