Turkey

10 Good Reasons

1. Turkey is an excellent investment opportunity with particularly high capital growth of more than 35% in many areas in 2005 and a similar figure in 2006. And with Turkey working towards joining the EU, the potential return on investment in this area is enormous.
2. It’s at the heart of the world being at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and the Middle East, so the country is rich with history and culture.
3. Turkey is surrounded by no less than four seas: the Mediterranean, the Aegean Sea, the Marmara Sea and the Black Sea. No wonder then that it can boast coastline stretching for over 8,000 kilometres, including the shimmering Turquoise Coast.
4. Turkey has two of the Seven Wonders of the World – the Artemis Temple in Efes and the Halikarnassos Mausoleum in Bodrum.
5. Turkey’s landscape makes it a fascinating land of adventure ideal for lovers of the outdoor life, giving you the chance to sail and ski on the same day!
6. The cost of property as well as the cost of living is very low in Turkey which makes your money go further.
7. Turkey has over 300 sunny days a year with hot dry summers and mild, warm winters.
8. Turkey is no further than other popular Mediterranean destinations, being only 3.5 hours flight from London and only slightly further from Dublin.
9. We have offices in Bodrum, so local help and advice is always available.
10. Renting out your property is easy and we can help you every step of the way.

Overview

Turkey truly is a paradise waiting to be discovered. An incredibly varied and bountiful land offering you a breathtaking array of experiences and wonderful contrasts. To begin with, it’s right at the heart of the world being at the crossroads of three of the world’s great geographical regions: Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

This breathtaking country can also be described as the cradle of civilisation. The first known settlement in the world was found at Catalhöyuk, northeast from Konya, dating back to an astonishing 6500 BC. But Turkey isn’t just a treasure house of historic artefacts, it’s a thriving, bustling, energetic modern country, with cosmopolitan cities, dazzling marinas, first class hotels and restaurants and every kind of sport and leisure activity. With its wonderful climate, friendly, hospitable people, world class cuisine, great service and reasonable prices, Turkey is just about the perfect place to buy a property.

And working with some of Turkey’s top developers, we've brought together a superb collection of brand new properties for you to view, spanning the coast from Kalkan to Bodrum, and beyond.

Facts & Figures

Population: 71.1 million (UN, 2006)

Capital: Ankara

Area: 779,452 sq km

Coastline: 7,200 km

Language: Turkish

Local Currency: YTL (New Turkish Lira)

Ethnic Groups: Turkish 80%, Kurdish 20%

Life Expectancy: 70.5 years

Major Religion: Islam

Independence: 1492

Legal System: Based on civil law

Government Type: Republican Parliamentary Democracy

GNI per capita: US $4,710 (World Bank, 2006)

Main export: Fruit and vegetables, textiles and clothing, iron and steel