Many people scoff at travelling this winter month, but Istanbul steps up as a perfect city break. If you are willing to forget about sunbathing and swimming, in return for cultural heritage and urban vibes, head to Istanbul after your celebrations. Benefits of visiting in January include fewer crowds at major tourist attractions, cheaper flight and hotel prices, traditional winter food and drinks like Salep.
It's a question Property Turkey director Cameron Deggin fields every week: inflation is high, the lira is low. So why are property prices rising? We look at the factors helping Turkish real estate continue to climb, and explain why waiting for a fall to invest in property is the worst possible move.
In a world of vanishing green spaces, the need for public parks has never been greater. The Istanbul National Park project, a huge green space on the site of the former Ataturk Airport, is set to become one of the city’s main attractions and is three times the size of New York’s Central Park.
The long list of apps for expats in Istanbul ensures that every resident, regardless of age or nationality, can effectively plan their time and receive advice, information, and tips direct from their mobile phone. Indeed, apps are now an essential part of our lives, whether ordering food, paying bills, or trying to get from one place to another.
When it comes to living in Istanbul, stats show this is a popular hub for foreign expats. A recent report said that excluding refugees, 645,000 foreigners with residency permits lived in Turkey's biggest metropolis. Sitting next to the Marmara Sea, Bosphorus, and Golden Horn, Istanbul occupies Turkey's Northern, western corner and sits on an advantageous geographical location.
Despite being one of the world's most wonderful cities, with a population of about 16 million people, Istanbul is unfortunately one of the most congested. However, if you're smart, you can avoid the worst of it. Read our guide to discover ways to beat the traffic while getting the very best out of this magnificent city.
The pandemic has given us a new appreciation for nature. Even if you're living in a city as large and dynamic as Istanbul, there are still ways to get out and enjoy wildlife, open vistas and beautiful spaces. Join us on a tour of some of the most tranquil spots outside Istanbul, opening up a new appreciation for this part of the country.
Cameron Deggin has a hard truth for Straight Talk watchers: the properties most aggressively marketed to foreign buyers aren't necessarily the ones that are going to yield returns. Deggin outlines the difference between the branded residences that dominate agent portfolios, and the smaller, lesser-known developments quietly making money.
Seaside property in Istanbul has always been popular. But with a growing awareness of the need for nature and space to keep us happy, and the new emphasis on social distancing, sea view property in Istanbul and suburbs close to the water are experience an unprecedented surge of interest.
Do not expect to go home with any loose change when shopping in Istanbul. The vast range of bazaars, malls and famous streets host thousands of bargains and luxury stores of which the happy sellers help to empty your purse. Whether buying souvenirs in bazaars, or clothes in cosmopolitan boutique stalls, travellers always find what they want in this vast metropolis.
Turkish citizenship for just $175,000. When the threshold is $250,000, this sounds like a good deal, right? Almost too good to be true? In this episode of Straight Talk, Cameron Deggin walks us through a scam that's doing the rounds in Istanbul, where unsuspecting buyers are falling for a gimmick that could land them in hot water.
Property investment can be a tricky business. It's not an emotional purchase like buying a family home; instead, it involves casting an eye to the future. In this episode of Straight Talk, Property Turkey director Cameron Deggin talks about surefire ways to fail - and win - at an exit strategy when you're investing in Istanbul property.
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