Setting up a company in Turkey
Most nationalities can own in Turkey, just four nationalities can't. The loophole to this law is buying through a Turkish established company.
Articles by Mustafa YILMAZ
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Financing a property in Turkey
Buying from a developer, most will offer financing. All of our listings provide up to date information on what payment plans are…
Maintenance fees and annual running costs
Owning property means running costs. Ownership of an apartment in Turkey means you share this cost with the rest of the owners…
Who can own property in Turkey
A clear guide to foreign property ownership in Turkey, including who can buy, restrictions, military zone checks and Istanbul property considerations.
Why invest in Istanbul?
Istanbul has rewarded investors over the last years, outstripping inflation, currency, cryptocurrency, and even during the pandemic.
Renting property in Turkey – What to look out for?
Renting in Turkey is different to most countries -what should potential tenants look out for?
2022 Istanbul investment guide
2021 was a booming year for Istanbul's property market. So what can investors expect to see in 2022?
Gokturk and Kemerburgaz – What’s the fuss?
Gokturk and Kemerburgaz will be hotspots over the next two years, as the region ramps up due to its incredible location and…
Citizenship is now $400,000
The cost of attaining citizenship by real estate investment is to increase from $250,000 to $400,000 with immediate effect.
Istanbul’s magnificient yet hidden castles
Being the capital of three great empires, Istanbul has always had a great strategic importance throughout history. As a result, there are…
Build a villa on the Bosphorous?
Spoiler alert: Its not cheap A villa overlooking the world famous Bosphorous strait is a wonderful thought – oftentimes it is a…
Istanbul’s most expensive areas for real estate
Explore a historical snapshot of Istanbul property prices in 2021, including the city’s wealthiest districts, luxury areas and central residential markets.
The three golden rules of investing in Istanbul
Istanbul has its own unique rules relating to investment.
Airport metro due to open in 2021
Istanbul's fastest metro now links the city center to the new airport in just 30 mins via the high-speed M11 line.
Urban regeneration in Istanbul
Urban regeneration is the crucial process of replacing dangerously unsafe buildings in Istanbul.
Guide to Istanbul’s Asian Side: Lifestyle, Infrastructure, Property & Investment in 2026
The Asian side of Istanbul, also known as Anatolia, remains a mystery for many international investors, often shrouded in misconceptions.
2021 Istanbul investment guide
2020 was a booming year for Istanbul's property market. So what can investors expect to see in 2021?
Turkey signs new trade deal with the UK
Turkey is set to sign a trade deal with the UK, making the country the UK's fifth biggest trading partner.
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