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The diversity of this land with its numerous breathtaking vistas and vast expanse of natural countryside, together with nearly 5000 miles of coastline and beaches has enabled many a foreign visitor to come here seeking their own, particular idyll. Whether your idea of paradise is skiing challenging natural runs or lazing around on a beach, rock climbing, walking in nature or shopping, you can find it all here.
In a recent quote from Newsweek magasine, the modern, on-trend city of Istanbul was dubbed “one of the coolest cities in the world” and this accolade is borne out as you take in the sights and sounds of the city, particularly at night when it comes alive to the sounds of everything from buskers playing haunting melodies on the Saz, a traditional Turkish flutelike instrument to the feverish Balkan rhythms being played in the clubs and bars. This is the land of the whiling dervish and it is easy to get caught up in the excitement of it all.
Signs of renewed confidence are everywhere in the city as it embraces modernity whilst clinging to its traditional heritage. The stock markets are on the rise. Young educated Turks are returning home to start businesses and visitors from all over Europe are snapping up choice land and property in the assured knowledge that an investment in this part of the world will pay dividends.
It is looking increasingly likely that Turkey will join the EU, fully embracing the Euro and enjoying the economic prosperity that membership brings. In 2007 Turkey reported a year on year increase in property values of up to 25% and despite European market fluctuations, this trend is set to continue albeit at a slightly lower level in the short term. Medium to long-term forecasts are extremely good.
With a freehold property bias, low cost of living and an increasingly higher standard of living, Turkey is rapidly becoming the destination of choice for those looking for a sound international property investment opportunity. Many airlines operate regular scheduled flights between the UK and Turkey including BA, Easyjet; Fly Thomas Cook; Turkish Airlines and Turkish Cypriot Airlines amongst others and with flight times of approx 5-6 hours weather dependent, you are never too far away from your holiday home in the sun. |