Turkish citizenship for just $175,000. When the threshold is $250,000, this sounds like a good deal, right? Almost too good to be true? In this episode of Straight Talk, Cameron Deggin walks us through a scam that's doing the rounds in Istanbul, where unsuspecting buyers are falling for a gimmick that could land them in hot water.
Property investment can be a tricky business. It's not an emotional purchase like buying a family home; instead, it involves casting an eye to the future. In this episode of Straight Talk, Property Turkey director Cameron Deggin talks about surefire ways to fail - and win - at an exit strategy when you're investing in Istanbul property.
With the lira still at a low level, there are plenty of incentives for investors to consider buying property in Turkey. And now here's another: the raising of interest rates by Turkey's Central Bank means Turks are holding their money close. And a gap in the domestic buying market means big opportunities for anyone buying Turkish property.
Antalya has always had a place in Cameron Deggin's heart. From his first visit as a teenager, he was transfixed by the city which would eventually grow into a metropolis ten times larger. He explains the appeal of this southern Mediterranean city, and why investing in property is one of the smartest moves you could make in Turkey.
Buying land in Istanbul or elsewhere in Turkey is an option for foreign investors. However, to make a successful investment need impeccable intel. Cameron Deggin explains why, when an opportunity to cash in on newly zoned land arises, foreign investors are generally the last to know.
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.
With so much information out there, how can potential investors choose a good real estate agent, let alone a real estate investment in Turkey? Cameron Deggin has some advice for first-time investors hoping to navigate the uneven waters of Turkey's property investment landscape.
The Istanbul real estate market is an intimidating landscape, and full of traps for new investors. So while a 10% rental guarantee sounds like the perfect deal, the easy money is not quite what it seems. Cameron Deggin from Property Turkey explains the trap of the guaranteed rental income, while outlining the best way to pick a winning Istanbul investment property.
At Property Turkey, we field a lot of enquiries about villas. Secluded, private and spacious, they're at the top of every buyer's wishlist. But depending on your budget, that wish might not be realistic. We discuss villas vs apartments in Istanbul and other popular Turkish areas, and take a look at the reality of buying a villa in Turkey.