Due Diligence in Real Estate: What to Check When Buying Property
The property's physical condition, acquisition and maintenance costs, and legality are vital to a successful real estate investment: Checklist and Realtor assistance
Housing
Are you moving to Turkey? Whether you’re looking to rent a city center studio or buy your dream family home in a picturesque village, it’s important you understand how the local housing market works. Read our expert guides on housing in Turkey for everything you need to know on renting, buying, building, and more.
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Areas in Turkey that You Should Consider Investing In
Want to immerse yourself in Turkey's beauty and culture fully? Invest in real estate is one way to do it. Here are areas to consider:
The Guide to Buying Real Estate in Turkey for Foreigners
Ready to purchase real estate in Turkey? From taxes to legalities, here is the comprehensive guide on buying property abroad for foreigners.
What Should You Do If Your Landlord Raises Your Rent?
A rent increase can be devastating, especially if you are unprepared for it or if it forces you to consider moving out. However, this does not preclude you from taking action. When you receive notice of a rent increase, you can take the following steps to verify its legitimacy. 💡As...
The Advantages of Turkey's Rent Regulation for Tenants
As Turkey struggles with an annual inflation rate of over 70% and informal rent hikes of 100% in some cities, the country's government has decided to cap rent increases at a maximum of 25% per year until July 2023, according to a report from the state-owned Anadolu news agency that...
Istanbul Real Estate Market 2022 Investment Reasons
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...
New e-Devlet Service Allows Foreigners to Register Addresses Online
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 Closes 1,169 Neighborhoods to Foreign Residence
The government of Turkey has made it public that applications for first-time residence permits from foreign nationals and transfer requests to change their official province of residence are no longer being accepted in 1,169 areas around the country. The new regulation went into effect for inhabitants on Friday, July...
Turkish Citizenship: Real Estate Investment Value Raised to $400,000
The minimum property value required for non-Turkish citizens to qualify for Turkish citizenship increased from $250,000 to $400,000.