To celebrate World Book Day, we’re escaping back to the books that further define our love and fascination with Turkey. Here, we share a selection of our favourite reads to get lost in this spring.Born in London to a Turkish mother and British father, Alev Scott moved to Istanbul to discover what it means to be Turkish in a country going through rapid political and social change. Relating wide-ranging...
As Coronavirus Continues, It’s Not Business As Usual For Luxury Property Turkey Firstly, we would like to send our best wishes to all of our clients and their families, hoping that everyone stays healthy and safe, and that we see them back in Turkey soon. Our traditional real estate practices such as shaking hands, touring clients on viewings, meeting sellers, and listing new properties for sale, have...
With such a variety of unique and stylish Bodrum interiors to choose from, it was difficult to narrow it down. Modern, elegant, eclectic and charming, here are 10 interiors to inspire and admire.These villas have large open plan living spaces designed to allow the outside in. Raw and natural materials blend with modern interior design features and fittings, providing comfort and luxury.Bright, simple and...
Kalkan is a pretty harbour town and one of the best-kept secrets of the Mediterranean coastline. In recent years, the UK press became aware of its special charms with several national papers running articles; The Independent, Daily Mail, Mail Online, The Times Online are all publications which have in-depth articles about Kalkan and investing in a summer home in Turkey. Off the main tourist trail,...
A summary of the process and criteria for obtaining Turkish citizenship with a property investment of $400,000. 1. Invest in real estate worth a minimum of $400,000 in one or more properties. The scheme is only applicable to properties purchased since the 18th of September 2018. 2. The investment should be for a ready title deed, meaning that the sub-division has been finalized and the property is...
With the new citizenship program which began in Turkey last year, investments for a minimum of 400,000 USD allows for foreigners to acquire Turkish citizenship via a land or residence purchase. Alternatively setting up a company with a minimum of 50 employees (prior the minimum was 100), or acquiring a public debt bond for 500,000 USD are also methods to gain Turkish citizenship. With a net...
After a 3 year hiatus, visitors to Turkey are returning as consumer confidence has returned with vacationing in Turkey. Travel Agency Statistics According to a recent article in TTG (an online booking site directed at agents), Travelzoo - an online booking company - reported a 46% increase in search engine keywords seeking ''Turkey'' as a touristic destination. Thomas Cook holiday sales for Turkey have...
Turkey has always been the gate between East and West, and nothing proves this more than the Aegean and Mediterranean Coast being the hot spot for high end, weddings, especially the Indian sub continent. One of India's most lavish weddings between Medha Ahluwayia and Nalin Khaitan took place in Antalya. With 700 staff serving 650 guests flow in on private charter airplanes, the three day long wedding...
TYBA Yalikavak Marina Yacht Charter Show 2019 - photo from Superyacht Times Welcome Aboard! TYBA Yalikavak Marina 2019 Yacht Charter Show - Superyacht Times With Yalikavak Marina voted as the best superyacht marina in the world by the British Yacht Harbor Association, the arrival of 242 Plvs Vitra continues the tradition of super yachts choosing Yalikavak as their favorite port for mooring and...
The globe trotting and much loved light jazz group Pink Martini arrives in Turkey for a series of concerts in Istanbul, Izmir, Bursa, Konya and Adana. Known for collaborating with local musicians as they appear in concerts worldwide, Pink Martini concerts are often sold out far in advance of their tour dates. Founder Thomas Lauderdale says “We’re very much an American band, but we spend a lot of...