Since
June 2003, when Turkey opened up
its real estate market to foreign
buyers, it is thought that more
than 25,000
foreigners had purchased land for
residential or commercial
development. Hoping to become an
EU member within the next decade,
Turkey still benefits from lower
property prices, relative political
stability and it proximity to the
financial strength of Western Europe.
Be aware that there is still no
developed mortgage system serving
foreign clients and ensure that
the property you are considering
is located in an area when foreigners
can buy.
In
southwestern Turkey where the Aegean
Sea meets the Mediterranean, one
can’t be disappointed by
the beauty, mild climate and abundance
of history found along Turkey’s
Aegean coast. The clear waters
and beautiful beaches surrounded
by olive groves and pinewoods can’t
help but attract sports enthusiasts
and nature lovers alike. With Izmir as the gateway to the
Aegean region and the third largest
city in Turkey, it is a cosmopolitan
and lively city all year round
with an International Arts Festival
taking place each summer. The Izmir
region stretches from Foça
in the north, to Kusadasi and Söke
in the south. Heading south along
the coast, the popular Bodrum-Marmaris
Region is known for the beauty
of the Bodrum peninsula and the “Golden
Sands” of Altinkum’s
beaches. A few minutes outside
Altinkum is Didim (Didyma) where
the ruins of the famous Apollo
Temple are found. Find your nightlife
in the city of Bodrum, as well
as the daily ferries or hydrofoils
that travel across to the islands
of Rhodes and Kos. Many of the
coastal towns aspire to be like
Marmaris, with its harbour a popular
destination and wintering location
for yachts. Along the coast, idyllic
fishing harbors, popular holiday
resorts and ancient ruins from
over 5,000 years of history make
the Aegean Coast a place you’ll
want to return again and again.
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Flights
are available from over 20 UK airports
to Izmir, Bodrum or Dalaman.
Plan to arrive at Izmir airport,
or Dalaman airport is a good alternative
for the more southern Aegean region.
Izmir is connected to Istanbul
by frequent air, bus and train
connections. The plane flight is
45 minutes. In summer, there is
also a local airport further south
near Bodrum where internal flights
with THY (Turk Hava Yollari) operate
between Imsik and Istanbul or Ankara.
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