It should come as no surprise that international buyers are eager to invest in the real estate market in Istanbul given that it is one of the most visited cities in the world and has a house price growth rate that is greater than 100 percent.
In addition to being...
The Turkish government recently announced on its website and sent out texts to inform the public that it would be introducing a new online service that would allow foreign nationals to skip queues at government offices and instead apply online for some address registrations.
In essence, the rollout allows foreigners...
Turkey has closed 1,169 neighborhoods to foreigners seeking Turkish residence permits. The move is aimed at reducing the number of foreign nationals living in certain areas of the country.
As you may already know, if you are a foreign national and want to stay in Turkey for longer than your visa allows, then you must apply for a residence permit. There is a list of documents the Turkish government asks you to provide for your residence permit appointment with...
First Time Tenant Guide To Renting
Knowing your rights and responsibilities as a tenant or landlord is crucial to avoid headaches later on.
Current laws and regulations lean more in favor of the tenant, and recent amendments have made it harder for landlords to evict tenants.
Most rental agreements in...
