Where to buy in Turkey
Where to buy in Turkey
A guide to places to purchase real estate in Turkey.
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This article is intended as a preliminary guide only and refers to some but not all elements required to consider in detail prior to starting any property dealings or due diligence. Property dealings are often complex, especially in foreign countries and we highly recommend you seek independent professional advice... read more...
With luxury villas for sale on the beach in Bodrum, Kalkan and Fethiye from as little as around US$150,000 compared to a similar villa in Spain or France more than US$200,000, Julian Walker from Spot Blue says you can see why Turkey is a popular choice for overseas property owners. From resorts to towns, sea views and villas on offer, you can decide whether to have your new property as a home or holiday house/investment. With many alternative places to buy in Turkey, here is a selection of suitable areas for you to consider.
Antalya
This bustling city has many smaller resorts with lovely beaches, marinas, excellent golf courses and its own airport. The city has shady palm-lined boulevards and atmospheric narrow winding streets with traditional Turkish wooden houses near the ancient city walls. Sample price: Villa, 3BR each with ensuite and family bath, private pool US$708,000 (Nov 2016)
Istanbul
The biggest city in Turkey, and popular with working expats, Istanbul is the business, financial and tourism hub. With a vibrant shopping, nightlife, arts, and culture scene and two airports, flights to and from Istanbul are frequent. Prime locations of Istanbul are expensive compared to other less central areas.
Sample price: 3BR, 2 bath with central shared pool, US$286,000 (Nov 2016)
Bodrum
This peninsula with sophisticated resorts popular with expats, such as Yalikavak, Turkbuku, Gumusluk and Turgutreis, this cosmopolitan destination is a favourite for westernised Turks and foreigners of all nationalities. It has its own airport and has a range of budget options from budget to luxury apartments and villas.
Sample price: 3BR, 3 bath and terrace wit mountain and city views, US$325,000 (Nov 2016)
Didim
According to Turkey Homes, Didim has lower property prices, and abundant land available for building, this small town is a popular seaside holiday resort particularly popular with British holidaymakers. It has an abundance of golden beaches, and a coast of intricate coves.
Sample price: 3BR, 3 bath, 400m to beach US$102,000 (Nov 2016)
Fethiye
This gem of a peninsula on the Turkish Riviera has had multiple new buildings built on the beach and around the harbour in recent years. Made up of smaller holiday resorts of Calis, Hisaronu, Ovacik, and picturesque Oludeniz, the city centre is a bustling district with an impressive shopping and lifestyle entertainment vibe. It is most famous for the landmark Blue Lagoon.
Sample price: 3BR with private pool, furnished US$160,000 (Nov 2016)
Kalkan
This prestigious resort area has sea views and the villas are designed with a luxury theme. Kalkan is an elegant setting for the numerous fine restaurants in the area. Kalkan's properties provide some of the most dramatic sea views experienced in the entire Mediterranean, with 2-bedroom apartments starting from roughly US$112,000 pounds.
Sample price: 3BR with private pool, furnished US$160,000 (Nov 2016)
Dalyan
Dalyan is famous for its Lycian rock tombs and mud baths. It has its own airport and the cross-country bus services run directly through it. Property buyers tend to focus on the Akkaya area that is near a lake with beautiful views.
Sample price: 3BR, 2 bath detached villa US$180,000 (Nov 2016)
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Glossary of terms for buying property in Turkey
This article and the above linked artciles are not complete and are intended as preliminary guides only. These guides refer to some elements to consider prior to starting any property dealings or due diligence. Property dealings are often complex areas, especially in foreign countries and we highly recommend you seek independent professional advice... read more...
