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Why Turkbuku is ideal for property investment in Turkey

Why Turkbuku is ideal for property investment in Turkey

Sophisticated and cool, with some of the peninsula's best beach clubs, Turkbuku has always been popular with holidaymakers - including Turkish celebrities. Now, this beautiful summer spot is becoming one of the most popular spots on the peninsula for property investment. Read on to discover why.


Buy-to-let in Turkey: get the lowdown on buying a Turkish rental property

Buy-to-let in Turkey: get the lowdown on buying a Turkish rental property

Property investment in Turkey is up by 70% since 2013, a testament to the country's strong economy and the relaxing of property-buying laws. With the rise in investment there's been a corresponding uptick in the number of buy-to-let investors, keen to capitalise on the country's, dynamic young population of renters and the steadily rising tourist numbers.


Why Yalikavak is ideal for property Investment

Why Yalikavak is ideal for property Investment

The once sleepy fishing village has been transformed into a sophisticated, cosmopolitan centre - while managing to retain the authentic atmosphere that's ensured its top spot with tourists. Yalikavak's prosperity has had a knock-on effect on its property market, and marina property is booming. Discover why this beautiful town is an ideal place for property investment.

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6 excellent reasons to buy property in Gumusluk

6 excellent reasons to buy property in Gumusluk

The small fishing village of Gumusluk is a picturesque spot on the Bodrum peninsula. Its fame has grown in latter years thanks to its fabulous seafood restaurants and an annual classical music concert, but this small seaside centre is still a lovely place for a holiday home - or even a year-round residence as Bodrum's reputation as an expat hub continues to grow.

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Is Bodrum Town a good place to buy property in Turkey?

Is Bodrum Town a good place to buy property in Turkey?

The Bodrum Peninsula on the Aegean coast of Turkey is one of the country’s top holiday destinations. Comprising of the main town centre and smaller coastal resorts such as Yalikavak and Turgutreis, many nationalities descend on it every year, but it is particularly popular with the Brits. Idyllic vacations are not its only claim to fame though: many people are choosing to move to the area, resulting in large, active  expat communities in Bodrum Town.


9 reasons we LOVE Bodrum

9 reasons we LOVE Bodrum

It's not hard to find something to love about the Bodrum peninsula. After all, we're talking about a place of great natural beauty, where the sun shines 300 days of the year and there's a wealth (too many to count) of things to do, all year round. The real difficulty lies in narrowing it down to a short list. From parties to pootling around in boats, explore our very favourite things about Bodrum. 

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Class act: the big brands moving into Bodrum

Class act: the big brands moving into Bodrum

We've been writing for years about Bodrum's transformation from sleepy fishing villages to a centre for glitzy, upmarket holidays, where you're more likely to see Bill Gates or Jade Jagger than package holiday tourists. Luxury hotel groups are capitalising on Bodrum's newfound success and are moving in for a slice of the action. Discover why Bodrum is the new - and vastly improved - St Tropez.


Guide to the Best Beaches to Visit in Bodrum

Guide to the Best Beaches to Visit in Bodrum

Famed for its white sugar cubed houses tumbling down the hillsides, Bodrum on the Aegean coast of Turkey also has another luring attribute. The small bays and caves of the peninsula are home to some of the country’s best beaches making it a popular holiday destination. Those stretches of golden sand, combined with the blue waters of the Aegean and a hedonistic lifestyle of boats and parties have catapulted it into one of the top spots of the Turkish Riviera. Enjoy the best beaches of Bodrum guide. 


How to Spend 24 Hours in Bodrum

How to Spend 24 Hours in Bodrum

Bodrum on the Aegean coast of Turkey is a clustering of small holiday resorts and a larger town centre. Known as a major player of the Turkish Riviera, it has firmly established itself on the international yachting scene because of its excellence, not only for sailing boats but also for making them. Due to the enormous range of things to do and places to go, we have listed our top three favourite ideas of how to spend 24 hours in Bodrum.


Forget a place in the sun: investors need to get serious, explains Cameron Deggin

Forget a place in the sun: investors need to get serious, explains Cameron Deggin

Cameron Deggin explains why investors need to eschew traditional tourist destinations and look to areas where internal demand is driving property prices. He explains why investing in Istanbul or Bodrum is the most effective way to earn capital gains and steady rental income. Explore some of the most lucrative options for investment in Turkey today.


Exploring expat life in Turkey. Part 1: living in Bodrum

Exploring expat life in Turkey. Part 1: living in Bodrum

People relocate to Turkey for a number of reasons: a new life, a new job, lower cost of living or a life in the sun. Deciding to move is the easy part. Choosing where to go is quite another. In our series on expat living, we talk with four different foreigners living in four different places in Turkey. Discover what they love - and dislike - about their new home in Turkey. We speak to Jason, who moved to Bodrum with his young family, about the good and the bad of living on the peninusla.


11 amazing holiday homes in Turkey

11 amazing holiday homes in Turkey

What could be nicer than a holiday on the Turkish Mediterranean? A holiday home on the Turkish Mediterranean. A holiday home in Turkey is the perfect escape hatch, a private retreat from the hassles of daily life. Take a look at some of these superb holiday homes around Turkey's south coast. Catering to every budget, and located in diverse locations, there's a holiday home for everyone here.


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