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A blog about all things Turkey from leading UK based Turkish property agent Spot Blue. Facts and.. figures and a whole pile of opinion on the Turkish economy and property market.
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- Gulf States continue to drive Turkish market, while UK confirms long-term trade commitmentJuly’s failed coup appears to have done little to dampen long-term foreign interest in Turkey, after representatives from the Turkish Chambers of Commerce in the UK (TBCCI) expressed their on-going confidence in Turkey, while interest from Gulf nat...
- Positive changes to Turkey’s residency permit rulesTurkey’s Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) this month has introduced changes to rules governing residency rights and permits for foreigners, addressing concerns previously raised by British and other non-Turkish residents and ma...
- Wills and Kate opt for France's Courchevel over Switzerland's usual 'royal' resortson May 22, 2016 in CourchevelCourchevel’s reputation as one of the Alps’ most glamourous resorts was confirmed earlier in March this year when the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge chose it for a ski holiday with their young family. Prince William and Kate stayed with children G...
- More cranes break Turkey’s horizon as its construction sector keeps growingTurkey’s appetite for building new homes is showing no signs of slowing down, according to recent figures by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TURKSTAT), which show the construction sector grew its turnover by 4.5 per cent in the last quarter of 2...
- New flight will bring the French Alps closer to the North next winterGetting to a ski home in France is set to get easier for residents of the north of England, following Flybe’s confirmation it is launching Saturday flights to Chambery Airport in the Rhone-Alps from 17th December 2016. Tickets for the new route bec...
- Istanbul drives sales in February, with signs of interest in Altinkum and AydinThe number of Turkish properties purchased by foreigners surged by 15.8 per cent year-on-year in February, according to the latest figures from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat). In total, foreigners bought 1,585 that month compared with 1...
- Major Istanbul expo reflects strong Middle Eastern demand for Turkish propertyon Mar 24, 2016 in IstanbulIn a sign of confidence for the Turkish property market, Istanbul hosts its first ever Cityscape Turkey property exhibition in March 2016, an event previously only associated with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Taking place 24th-26th March at the Is...
- Property investors reap highest rewards in Turkey in 2015, according to new global reportHouse prices rose more in Turkey than in any other mainstream real estate market during 2015, according to a report from international property consultancy Knight Frank. Recording growth of 18.4% puts Turkey top of Knight Frank’s most recent Global...
- Spot Blue International Property means business when it comes to social mediaSpot Blue International Property has been recognised as one of the most influential users of social media in the overseas real estate industry, with the on-line property agency occupying the top spot of an independent social media ranking and featuri...
- Investors in ski homes ready to take 'The Jump' should try the French AlpsCelebrities flying down bobsleigh runs on Channel 4’s The Jump have helped to highlight the variety of activities on offer in Austrian ski resorts, said ski property specialist Skiingproperty.com, adding that it’s now time to highlight where skie...
- Istanbul boosted by ranking in top 15 European cities for investment prospects in 2016Istanbul has been ranked 14th in a recent report by international tax consultancy PwC and the Urban Land Institute that ranks 20 European cities by investment prospects. This is an impressive six places up from last year’s listings and puts it...
- Non-owners of French ski homes feel pain of weaker pound more than ownersBrits departing on half-term family ski holiday – or property viewing trips – in the next week or so should be aware of the effect the pound’s recent weakening against the euro – and budget accordingly. A swing in the exchange ra...
- Turkey’s investor appeal remains strong as sales to non-Turks jump in 2015Residential property sales to foreigners rose by 20.4 per cent in Turkey during 2015 compared to 2014, according to the Turkish Statistics Institute (TurkStat), whose data also showed that overall residential sales, including those to Turks, rose by...
- Turkey’s investor appeal remains strong as sales to non-Turks jump in 2015Residential property sales to foreigners rose by 20.4 per cent in Turkey during 2015 compared to 2014, according to the Turkish Statistics Institute (TurkStat), whose data also showed that overall residential sales, including those to Turks, rose by...
- Why pay more stamp duty in the UK when you can pay no VAT in the French Alps?Property investors unwilling to pay the imminent higher rate of stamp duty levied on a UK buy-to-let or second home should consider purchasing a French ski home instead, said Skiingproperty.com in January. From April 2016, a ski home in an establishe...
- Turkey improves conditions for foreign investment in 2016on Jan 12, 2016 in Business News Economy International Relations Investment Istanbul News StatisticsTurkey is set to become more appealing to foreign investors in coming months, thanks to reforms announced by the Government that are designed to improve the country’s investment environment. At the same time, new figures from Deloitte Turkey reveal...
- Turkey improves conditions for foreign investment in 2016on Jan 12, 2016 in Business News Economy International Relations Investment Istanbul News StatisticsTurkey is set to become more appealing to foreign investors in coming months, thanks to reforms announced by the Government that are designed to improve the country’s investment environment. At the same time, new figures from Deloitte Turkey reveal...
- Istanbul’s mega airport likely to deliver up to 200 new air linksIstanbul’s new airport could connect the city to between 150 and 200 new destinations, in addition to those currently served by its existing two airports, when it opens in 2018, according to research by aviation news website Anna.aero.com. Highligh...
- Istanbul’s mega airport likely to deliver up to 200 new air linksIstanbul’s new airport could connect the city to between 150 and 200 new destinations, in addition to those currently served by its existing two airports, when it opens in 2018, according to research by aviation news website Anna.aero.com. Highligh...
- Retiring In Turkeyon Dec 17, 2015 in BuyingTurkishProperty Home Sales Regions Side Didim Izmir Antalya turkish property New home in turkey homes in turkey home in turkey holiday homes in turkey buy home in turkey luxury homes in turkey buying property in turkey buy properties in turkey buying property in turkey advice bodrum homes turkey luxury home in turkey retirement locations abroad retiring in turkey retiring abroadEveryone’s motivations for buying a new home in Turkey are different, and the reasons are aplenty. If you’re considering retiring abroad then retiring in Turkey is most certainly the best place to do it – trust us. Internal Travel Deciding to...