Category: Property
Spain has reclaimed its property crown, according to the latest Top of the Props report from TheMoveChannel.com. Following America’s unexpected victory in November, US property fell in popularity last month, dropping three places in the overseas portal’s chart. That dip was all Spain needed to soar back to top spot, along with several other property [...]
America is now the second most popular overseas property destination in the world, according to the latest Top of the Props report from TheMoveChannel.com. After a long-running battle between France and Spain at the top of the chart, the US has unexpectedly turned the two-horse race into a three-way competition for top spot. The country [...]
“Hi, we live on a small communal area which consists of six villas, no pool but has a garden, etc. My husband manages the upkeep of the garden and any maintenance [of walls, pump, etc., and gardener fees]. Five villas pay their TL 25 per month for this but one has not paid for five [...]
According to official data by the Land Registry Directorate’s Foreigner Affairs Unit, foreigners from a staggering 89 countries across the world have purchased approximately 111,200 estates across Turkey with some 35,249 Brits owning 24,848 properties, putting the UK on a pedestal as one of the most popular buyers of Turkish property followed by Germany and [...]
Living in Beyoglu is nice but noisy. It has its own flavor, and not everyone feels happy about the offerings of Beyoglu. I received an email from a reader who is disturbed by the violence from a bar in Beyoglu. The letter reads as follows: “Your columns dealing with legal issues are always helpful. It [...]
When buying or selling property in Turkey, parties were able to declare a price to the land registry regardless of the actual real sales price. Most people would declare a lower price in order to pay less in transfer tax. This practice is now a thing of the past because a new regulation has been [...]
Hi, I am writing to ask for your advice on what may be a consumer rights issue. I am writing on my family’s behalf because I am here in Turkey trying to resolve it for them as my husband holds the power of attorney for my sister and brother-in-law. I have attempted to be as [...]
As we say in Turkish, “Malın var mı derdin var” (If you have property, then you’ve got a problem). Like any other investment, property investment is also subject to regulations, and an investor should consider several factors when investing. A property investment is not always a “buy and sell at a good profit” or “buy [...]
When vacation approaches near then everyone wants to celebrate it with fun and joy. Vacations are the time to spend with your family so that you can have some quality time as well as some entertainment with other people also. These are the days when there is no work load and pressure of maintaining a [...]
Voted Europe’s number 1 city for property by Price Waterhouse Coopers, Istanbul was one of the most active and prosperous global property markets in 2010. And with the latest official data revealing a 28.5% increase in tourist arrivals this January, all eyes remain fixed on the city where east meets west in 2011. According to [...]
“Living in Turkey, is considerably cheaper than in the UK particularly now that the austerity measures are beginning to bite”, says Suleyman Akbay, Director at Oceanwide Properties. Suleyman should know; he has offices in central London, Hampshire and Turkey so is fully aux fait with the cost of living in both countries. Continued Suleyman,” The [...]
An e-mail from a reader who is in the process of divorce says: “I hope that you can advise me on the following problem as I don’t know who to ask. My estranged husband and I are UK citizens and purchased two properties in Turkey. One property is under joint names on the tapu [deed], [...]
The question:“Hi,I posted this on a forum and was advised to contact you. I’m buying at a … project with … developers in Didim. My apartment and the complex was suppose to be complete Dec. 30, 2010, but there is still building work ongoing in the complex so the facilities (pools, restaurant, gym) won’t be [...]
I received a lengthy letter from a reader, Robert, last week and responded to some of the questions. It is an interesting topic and deserves more than one article to address it. Here is a part of the letter from Robert. Needless to say that for those who are interested, the full version is available [...]
A Turkish proverb says, “Once you have property, you have a problem.” This proverb gently addresses the problems of the modern world and demonstrates the difficulties of having things. On the other hand, almost nobody can stop herself/himself from having things. I also find Tracy Chapman’s song mentioning “Mountains O’ Things” very meaningful. A dear [...]
A Turkish proverb says, “Once you have property, you have a problem.” This proverb gently addresses the problems of the modern world and demonstrates the difficulties of having things. On the other hand, almost nobody can stop herself/himself from having things. I also find Tracy Chapman’s song mentioning “Mountains O’ Things” very meaningful. A dear [...]
HIV acquired in the UK doubled
A doubling of new HIV infections in the UK in the past decade is leading experts to tell GPs to offer testing to all adult male patients in some areas,” reported BBC News. The news report is based on the latest data, which showed that new diagnoses of HIV acquired in the UK have nearly doubled [...]
The healthiest way to lose weight
After reading many topics and articles regarding loosing weight we have decided to let you know best and health options to loose weight with out doing anything or exercise because of life style sometimes can be hard to exercise but if you are in Kusadasi or Ladies Beach don’t forget amazing golden sand beach perfect [...]
I recently received the following question: “I am getting married to a Turk soon. I am a foreign citizen and a resident of Turkey. I have been told that I needed to get my birth certificate translated into Turkish, which I have done. I have also been told that the Turkish authorities might need other [...]
British business down the river
Pressure had been building on a number of fronts, but the issue which finally destroyed her was the yet-to-be-born euro. In the last weekend of October 1990, she travelled to a European summit in Rome, where Jacques Delors’ dream of European Monetary Union was high on the agenda. But while Mrs. Thatcher was fighting her [...]