tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60965579006407102892009-07-04T21:49:14.569-07:00Turkish Real Estate News and Property Market TrendsEstatesNewzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14081826910064175130noreply@blogger.comBlogger149125EstatesTurkeyhttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6096557900640710289.post-13485026163913297162009-07-04T21:35:00.001-07:002009-07-04T21:36:12.473-07:00

The Turkish beach front properties could be in for a boost as British buyers head to the country looking for cheaper homes and refuge from exchange rate hits.According to Hurriyet, Beachfront properties in Turkey could prove a decent low cost investment as the country has replaced Spain as the most popular destination Brits this year. The news follows a raft of recent discounts announced on

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The Turkish business world welcomed the new incentive package, which was announced by the Prime Minister, with excitement as it has raised hopes that the markets will take a deep breath amid the uncertain atmosphere caused by the ongoing global financial turbulence.Nihat Ergün, Minister of Trade and Industry Speaking to reporters in Ankara said that the government will address investments that

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Despite the disruption of the global economy affecting Turkey's investment climate, overseas investors who invest in Turkey will not lose out, but will instead make considerable profit, according to reports.According to Deloitte Turkey’s traditional Venture Capital Research, 92 percent of survey participants said they will look at acquisitions within six months, while 88 percent said they have no

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The Turkish Government rolled out plans to secure market demand and recently decided to focus more on the Middle Eastern tourism market to strengthen mutual relations in political, economic, cultural and tourism sectors.Representatives from the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and Turkish tourism agencies came together to discuss mutual tourism relations in a meeting organized jointly by the Turkish

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Turkey property is set to become even more popular with British buyers, as Moneycorp's prediction for Sterling to strengthen against the Turkish Lira continues to come true.Turkish property is now 19% cheaper to British buyers than it was in April. This will cause a further increase in the popularity of Turkish property with British buyers, 1 Pound sterling has risen from being worth 2.30 Lira to

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Antalya in Turkey has been identified as a good destination for investors looking for a stable place to buy property during the global economic downturn.According to Hurriyet .com reports, Faruk Sayin, a member of the acting board of Antalya Chamber of Commerce and Industry stated that thousands of properties are ready to be bought in the region. He noted that the sustained interest in buying

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The Turkish property market has regained its confidence, and a swift recovery is imminent.Mustafa Boydak, head of the Kayseri Chamber of Commerce said that the Turkish economy bounced back relatively quickly to the difficulties posed by the ongoing global financial crisis to a great extent, pointing out that volatility in the market was slowly dissipating. Boydak said entrepreneurs should not

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The UK's largest airline, Easy jet is increasing the number of cheap flights it offers from London Gatwick to Turkey's most popular regions.According to Spot Blue, Easyjet will be running 4 to Bodrum and 7 to Dalaman. This is part of a major expansion of Easyjet's Gatwick flights, which will involve the addition of a new plane at the airport bringing the total to 39. The new flights will be

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A new report by Merrill Lynch (MER) Global Research predicts 3.2 percent economic growth rate in Turkey for 2010, despite the general slowdown in the world economy.Merrill Lynch forecasts global growth of 1.3 percent in 2009, down from 3.2 percent in 2008, rising to 3.1 percent in 2010. Turkey will make a quicker recovery than other countries of the region thanks to comparatively minimal damage

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Turkey is gaining ground as a favorite holiday destination for Brits as the Euro is hitting the pound and British tourists spending power.According to Co-op Travel, Turkey represents far greater value than Spain with superior value for money and a far higher standard of customer service. Turkey has attracted over a third more holiday makers this year compared to last year and has seen spectacular

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The Didim Marina project which is due for completion in May 2009 is expected to increase the number of tourists to the area and be a major factor in driving real estate prices upwards.According to Voices, the local English language newspaper, the yacht owners are being offered a discount of 15 per cent on initial berthing fees and those taking out annual contracts will have an additional three

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Turkey is one of the best places in the world to invest in a property after the news that Turkey is very close to hitting its tourism target of 25 million visitors in this year, as Holiday-makers are thinking beyond traditional seven- or 14-night breaks in order to save money on overseas trips.According to Artemis travel Turkey, Around a third (35%) of Artemis Travel customers are staying

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The demand for quality rental accommodation in Turkey is increasing proportionately with the huge influx of Holidaymakers, it has been stated.Nigel Harris, Chief executive at Artemis Travel said that the country used to be looked at as a cheap destination offering a cheaper alternative to the eurozone when it comes to holiday property for rent, but commented that this has now changed.He commented

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Turkey is sure to make a large impact in the global medical tourism market in the very near future. Straddling both Europe and the Near East, Turkey has much to offer in terms of health tourism treatment, with state of the art medical facilities and a wealth of tourist interests as well.Dawn Elisabeth Simpson, British TV producer lives in Yorkshire, chose Antalya for aesthetic surgery upon

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The hottest ticket this summer is a holiday in Turkey and it's no surprise why thousands of Brits are expected to visit this non-euro destination in 2009, according to a travel operator.Thomas Cook, Europe's second largest travel operator has stated that Turkey is the ideal family holiday location and the key appeals of a Turkish holiday this year is affordability. The country is not part of the

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Among the winter sun destinations, Easyjet began operating a thrice-weekly service between London Gatwick and Dalaman, a town located on the south-west coast of Turkey. The airlines estimate that more than 60,000 passengers will visit Dalaman this year, and so popular is the route expected to be that it has already been announced that the flight frequency between these two destinations will

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Turkey property searches saw a month-on-month rise of 38% in March, according to specialists in Turkish property, Spot Blue.Spot blue latest figures suggest that 2009 had gotten off to a bright start for Turkey. Julian Walker, director of the firm comments "Things are starting to reach normal levels again, slowly but surely that is. Sales are returning to the kind of levels that exist when we are

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Rich with red coral usually found in the Red Sea and 60 diving points, the town of Ayvalik in Balikesir district on Turkey's north-western Aegean coast has opened for the season, offering underwater opportunities for divers and undersea photographers.According to the Hürriyet newspaper, Ayvalik is one of Turkey's most important spots in terms of its diverse flora and fauna, which make it a

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Turkey's overall popularity has risen considerably over the last few years. And golf is becoming an increasingly important driver in attracting tourists, and indeed property purchasers, to Turkey - and it was crowned Best Golf Destination of the Year in Europe by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO) in 2008.Only a short flight from the UK and Situated outside the Euro-zone

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The Turkish government announced a comprehensive economic stimulus package and new regulations will lower the private consumption tax rates while the value added tax (VAT) also will be lowered from 18 to 8 percent.The government has previously introduced three smaller packages and the Central Bank in February has lowered its benchmark interest rates to a record low of 11.5 percent. The new tax

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Turkey now expects a swift recovery and increase market liquidity, after attracting TL 13.5 bn as part of a wealth amnesty program which was launched to attract an infusion of cash into the country's sagging financial system.Since the introduction of the program till the 2nd of March, Turkey managed to draw in total fund of around TL 5 billion from Turkish expatriates who live abroad to bring in

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Emaar Properties have bought a 40 per cent stake in Emaar Turkey from Cihan Kamer, chairman of the Atasay Group, according to reports.According to Dubai financial market website, Emaar Properties, PJSC, the Middle East's biggest publicly traded real-estate developer, said it bought a 40 percent stake in Emaar Turkey held by Cihan Kamer, the chairman of the Atasay Group. The purchase boosted Emaar

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Overseas investors looking to buy property on a Turkish development could find some "promising" deals as owners look to sell the last few remaining units.Turquoise makes perfect sense for both investment and lifestyle buyers. The Turquoise development is in an idyllic beachfront location in the peninsula resort of Bodrum on the Aegean Sea. The resort is now complete and fully-functioning as a

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Property in Turkey could be a good option for those looking for an affordable holiday home and the nation is rapidly becoming one of Europe's most sought-after property markets for foreign investors, according to reports.The strength of the euro against the pound has dissuaded many UK buyers from investing in European destinations. However, Turkey provides better value than many of its European

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Turkey is a more financially viable option than Greece for investors seeking to buy property and also for the tourists, it has been reported.Paul Collins, property editor of BuyAssociation, has stated that Turkey is "significantly" cheaper than Cyprus Property or Greece or elsewhere in the Mediterranean. Mass tourism is a promiscuous business and the summer destinations such as Turkey are looking

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