Mistakes When Buying a Property in Turkey

4 Costly Mistakes When Buying Property in Turkey Buying property abroad becomes dangerous when a simple rule sounds so convincing that nobody checks whether it is actually true. Turkey provides plenty of examples. “Always buy in Turkish lira.” “Never buy off-plan.” “Anything below $200,000 is difficult to resell.” “Buy in an open neighbourhood and your […]

Risks of Buying Property in Northern Cyprus

Risks of Buying Property in Northern Cyprus If you are researching the risks of buying property in Northern Cyprus, you will probably find two completely different stories online. One says North Cyprus is an undiscovered Mediterranean opportunity where property is inexpensive, rental income is strong and prices will continue rising. The other makes it sound […]

The Risks of Buying Property in Turkey

Risks of Buying Property in Turkey The risks of buying property in Turkey are real, but they are often explained badly. Some articles make Turkey sound dangerous enough that nobody should buy property there. Others behave as though obtaining a Tapu automatically removes every possible risk. Neither is useful. Turkey has an established land-registry system, […]

Real Estate Agent in Turkey

Real Estate Agent in Turkey Choosing a Real Estate Agent in Turkey can affect almost every part of a foreign buyer’s experience. A good agent can help you: understand different locations; compare new and resale properties; identify realistic prices; communicate with sellers and developers; organize viewings; understand the buying process; and recognize when another professional, […]

Turkey Earthquake and its Impact on Real Estate

Turkey Earthquake and its Impact on Real Estate The Turkey Earthquake and its Impact on Real Estate cannot be understood simply by looking at whether property prices went up or down after February 2023. The earthquakes first and foremost caused an enormous human tragedy. According to Turkey’s disaster authority AFAD, two major earthquakes struck on […]