50% returns in Istanbul: fact or fiction?

real estate investment , how to find the right property istanbul   /   21 October 2016

50% returns in Istanbul: fact or fiction? Istanbul's real estate market is fast-moving and, for smart investors, lucrative. However, investors are bombarded with offers to make up to 50% gains in the Istanbul property market. Some are legit - but many, many others are - at best - misleading. Cameron Deggin unpicks the fact from the fiction and explains how to identify a superb deal from a total turkey.
Risky business: how to avoid the Istanbul rent guarantee con

istanbul , how to find the right property istanbul investment real estate investment   /   19 October 2016

Risky business: how to avoid the Istanbul rent guarantee con When investing in a large city like Istanbul, it's difficult to get your bearings. Prices, build qualities, locations - it all varies so much. Unfortunately, there are a large number of unscrupulous companies ready to take advantage of new buyers. This includes the growing phenomenon of guaranteed rental income. We explain how it works - and how best to avoid getting scammed in Istanbul.
Churches in Turkey: Sign of the Cross

religion in turkey , life in turkey culture   /   10 October 2016

Churches in Turkey: Sign of the Cross As a predominately Muslim country, people are often surprised to learn that Turkey has a historical timeline steeped in Christianity. The most abundant and obvious relics from that era are old churches, still standing in places like central Anatolian Cappadocia and Istanbul. Indeed one doesn’t have to look far to see the signs of Christianity’s history in Turkey, here you can read all about churches in Turkey. 
How to Spend 24 Hours in Bodrum

bodrum , tourism in turkey life in turkey   /   09 October 2016

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.
9 reasons we LOVE Bodrum

bodrum culture   /   06 October 2016

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. 
How cats conquered Istanbul

life in turkey culture   /   05 October 2016

How cats conquered Istanbul One of the first things new visitors to Istanbul notice is that Cats are everywhere. In restaurants, cafes, schools, businesses - cats of all shapes and sizes and colours are found loitering, dozing and purring on whoever cares to show them some affection. We explore the history behind Istanbul’s enduring love for its feline residents.
Is it best to invest in the west? Don’t buy in Istanbul before reading this

real estate investment istanbul investment   /   04 October 2016

Is it best to invest in the west? Don’t buy in Istanbul before reading this Turkey's largest city is where it's at. Prices have risen by 25% in the past year, surpassing the property growth performance of every other country on the planet. Increased infrastructure, an overhauling of housing stock and an unrelenting demand for homes are behind the growth. It's not surprising that investors are queuing up to invest in Istanbul. But where do you start? According to one of our Istanbul consultants, it's in the west of the city.
17 ways to deal with homesickness when you move to Turkey

life in turkey , moving to turkey retiring to turkey   /   03 October 2016

17 ways to deal with homesickness when you move to Turkey It's rare to find the expat in Turkey who hasn't been afflicted at some point by homesickness. Whether it's a longing for your home, the loved ones you left behind - or even just your favourite food - homesickness is something every newcomer to Turkey will deal with at some point. Read our guide to the symptoms of homesickness, and how to combat its effects. 
Pedal power: cycling in Turkey

life in turkey sports in turkey   /   28 September 2016

Pedal power: cycling in Turkey Cycling through Turkey you'll encounter long winding mountain ways, straight, flat roads across sweeping plains and coastal roads with incredible ocean views. Wherever you want to go in Turkey, from the quiet rural east to the bustling, beach-heavy south and west of the country, don't start your planning until you've read our essential guide to exploring Turkey by bicycle.
Exploring expat life in Turkey. Part 2: living in Fethiye

life in turkey fethiye   /   28 September 2016

Exploring expat life in Turkey. Part 2: living in Fethiye People move to Turkey for many reasons: starting a new life or new job, a lower cost of living or simply to enjoy a life in sunnier climes. However, deciding to move is just the beginning. Selecting a new home is another issue. 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 Cynthia, who retired to Calis Beach in Fethiye, about living in the popular seaside town.

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