Have you been lucky enough to have jetted off to Turkey for a holiday and fallen in love with the country? Or perhaps have made the decision to purchase a holiday home in Hisaronu or a permanent year-round property in Dalyan? Based on recommendations from friends and family, you are now searching for the best places to buy property in Turkey? Great news for potential buyers is that there are vast price differences from region to region. It’s highly likely there will be something to fit your budget and match your dreams.
Turkey has many areas which attract foreign buyers because of its strong infrastructure. Furthermore, there is excellent airline provision into the 57 airports spread across the country. A number of these popular regions are situated along the Aegean and western coasts. Who doesn’t want to buy their dream overseas property located near the sea? With so many beautiful towns to choose from, it helps to have some background information with regards to the best places to buy property in Turkey.
Best Places to Buy Property in Turkey: Istanbul
Istanbul is Turkey’s most populous city and as well as being a business and financial hub, is packed with history, culture and beauty. It isn’t the capital though, don’t be fooled! If its hustle and bustle you are seeking with excellent nightlife and restaurants, buying your Turkish residence in one of the many districts may appeal to you. With two airports and a third on its way you will be inundated with requests from family and friends who want to come and share your lifestyle, even if it is just for a week or two!
Buying Property in Bodrum
Bodrum has a main centre and smaller coastal resorts. All offer a wide selection of property types from traditional to modern, low budget to luxury and is popular with both expats and Turks alike. What’s more, this peninsula within Turkey is serviced by its own airport. It is home to a large expat community with the added attraction of a good international school for those with younger families. When choosing where to buy property in Bodrum there are a number of resorts to consider such as Yalikavak which has grown from a small fishing village to a haven for British expats, able to cater for the jet-setting crowd seeking luxury entertainment or for those seeking a harbourside restaurant in the old part of the village.
Buying Property in Didim
Didim is on the Aegean coast and is a small town with fishing village roots and is home to many expats and is also popular with British holidaymakers. Compared to the development and infrastructure of Bodrum, buying an apartment or villa in Didim is much more low key. This is reflected in the cheap property prices plus the swathes of land available for building.
Buying Property in Fethiye
Fethiye is definitely somewhere to consider investing in. It is a region located on the southwestern Turquoise Coast, with stunning coastlines and spectacular ruins. This modern Mediterranean town has much to entice visitors, traditional markets, impressive shopping outlets, entertainment and a marina. Served by both Bodrum and Dalaman airport makes this region easy to reach and with small holiday resorts such as Calis, Hisaronu, Ovacik and Oludeniz you are offered a multitude of residences to choose from, from a duplex apartment to a stylish luxury villa with sea views.
Buying Property in Kalkan
Kalkan has a cosmopolitan atmosphere but hasn’t forgotten its humble fishing roots. Due to the stunning landscapes and fantastic sea views together with the geographical layout of the small bay means that real estate can come at a premium due to the lack of available space to develop further.
Metro: “A week in Kalkan: Charming Fishing Village on Turkey’s Turquoise Coast”
Buying Property in Antalya
Antalya province attracts a vast number of expats to the many smaller holiday resorts. The 19 districts cover 500 kilometres on the southern, western coast and each district offers something unique so anyone can find their dream residence without having to compromise.
Telegraph: “Ten Reasons to Visit Dalyan”
Buying Property in Dalyan
Dalyan is a unique small town in rural Turkey. It is natural wonder surrounded by pomegranate fields alongside vegetables and citrus fruit trees together with a grand range of pine covered mountains. The many restaurants and bars, hotels and pensions are all traditional looking and in keeping with other properties in the area. Tight planning restrictions including the height of property controls the aesthetics of the town which appeals to the many British expats who have made this their home.
