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This week, Turkey and Saudi Arabia signed a series of memorandums of understanding on cooperation in rail transport and logistics. The main objective is to develop a new international transport corridor connecting the Gulf countries with Europe. The proposed route would run through: Saudi Arabia → J...
With this article, we’re launching a new series called “A Week of Fears.” Each day, we’ll explore one of the most common concerns people have when buying property in Turkey—from residence permits and citizenship to transaction security, choosing the right property, transferring money, and much more....
“You just need to buy real estate worth the required amount…” Almost everyone who has considered obtaining Turkish citizenship has heard this phrase. But it immediately raises another question: “What exactly should I buy? One villa? Several apartments? A new development? A resale property? How can I...
Every summer, thousands of travelers arrive in Antalya, Fethiye, Marmaris, Bodrum, and other beautiful coastal destinations in Turkey. Then, on their very first night, they face the same dilemma: Turn the air conditioner off and struggle to sleep in the heat, or leave it on and wake up with a sore t...
Over the past few years, this has become one of the most frequently asked questions. “How can I pay for real estate if it’s very difficult to transfer money directly from Russia?” Because of this concern, many buyers postpone their purchase for months—or even miss out on excellent investment opportu...
Every year on July 1, ship sirens echo along Turkey’s coastline, ports host competitions, yachts are decorated with flags, and children race each other into the sea. At first glance, it may seem like a holiday dedicated simply to sailors. In reality, Cabotage and Maritime Day (Kabotaj ve Denizcilik...
We’re willing to study legal documents, calculate returns, and research neighborhoods… But sometimes the final decision unexpectedly comes down to numbers, omens, and superstitions. “No, not the 13th floor.” “Apartment No. 13? We won’t even look at it.” “Did someone live here before?” The interestin...
This is one of the most common questions I hear from potential buyers. “What if they pass a new law tomorrow?” “What if foreigners are no longer allowed to own property?” “What if everything gets taken away?” The concern is understandable—especially when dramatic headlines appear every day and socia...
Any investment market should be judged not by emotions, but by the numbers. And in Turkey’s case, the statistics are very telling. Following the 2012 reform, foreign property purchases grew rapidly. 2013 — around 12,000 properties sold to foreign buyers. 2018 — nearly 40,000. 2021 — more than 58,000...
Uçansu Waterfalls are one of Antalya’s best-kept secrets. This isn’t a place people visit for cafés, souvenir shops, or waterfront promenades. They come here to experience genuine, untouched wilderness. Surprisingly, many Antalya residents have never been here themselves. The name Uçansu translates...
A Country You Can Never Truly Discover on Vacation Most people think they know Turkey. They can name a few resorts, remember the endless buffets, bargain at the local market, and confidently say: “Turkey? It’s the sea, baklava, and all-inclusive hotels.” And every time, it makes me smile. Because th...
Every real estate downturn begins the same way. The headlines appear: “It’s too risky to buy.” “The market is about to crash.” “Better wait.” Then, a few years later, it becomes clear that this was exactly the period when some of the best investments were made. After fourteen years of working with i...
Have you ever noticed that some residential complexes still look luxurious even after 15–20 years, while others start to look “old” just a few months after completion? The reason is not always an expensive façade, marble-clad lobbies, or stylish furniture in the showroom. True quality is hidden in t...
Over the past fourteen years in real estate, I’ve walked through thousands of apartments, houses, villas, and residential developments. At first, I thought I was selling square meters. Then I believed I was selling investments. Over time, I realized something different: people almost never buy concr...
There are two Turkeys. The first begins at the hotel check-in desk, continues at the buffet, and ends with a sunset photo captioned, “This place is amazing.” The second begins when you stop being a tourist. When, instead of hearing the hotel entertainment in the morning, you hear your neighbor bakin...
The Antalya coastline seems made for aerial photography. Turquoise water, sandy beaches, dramatic cliffs, yachts, waterfalls, ancient cities, luxury villas, and seaside resorts. It feels as though all you need is a small drone, a trip to the beach, and a perfect flight over the Mediterranean. This i...
I had a rather “funny” experience in Armenia. 🤣🤣🤣 We had been traveling all over the country—through valleys, mountains, and ancient monasteries. At the end of our trip, we drove to Lake Sevan. There’s a small peninsula there with breathtaking views. So I launched my drone… Suddenly, I realized it w...
In Turkey, there are two completely different levels of property insurance. The first is DASK (Zorunlu Deprem Sigortası) — the mandatory earthquake insurance policy. It covers the structural elements of a building against damage directly caused by earthquakes and certain related events. The second i...
The main takeaway from this article is simple: Most people make the same mistake. They photograph the wet ceiling, call a repair technician, renovate the apartment, and only afterward try to claim compensation. But when a dispute arises, the key questions become: Who was responsible? Where did the w...
At some point, we realized that the work of a real estate agency shouldn’t end the moment a buyer receives the keys. Especially when it comes to property on Turkey’s Mediterranean coast. Many of our clients live in different cities—or even different countries. They purchase property for holidays, re...
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