What is your most unusual new request for the 2018 real estate market compared to past years? While more a trend than a request, we are receiving many more buyers from the Middle and Near East. These investors are used to a very high standard of service. In response, Luxury Property Turkey has increased our level of pre and post-purchase services significantly. For example, we now provide full...
The recent 4 day, multi-million dollar between Rahil Gupta and Harshita Agarwal is another example of how the well-to-do continue to convene on the Bodrum Peninsula for high-end events. The colorful wedding included the private rental of a Turkish Airlines A330 Airbus for 250 guests, as well as booking an entire 5 star venue exclusively for the duration of the lavish ceremony. Relations between Turkey...
Today we're in a traditional Turkish coffee house sipping away at a strong brew. Darren's caffeinated and ready for questions Are investors gravitating towards Bodrum’s traditional stone house designs or a more modern (Philip Stark) look? The modern look is certainly very much in vogue. Today's demand is smart technology single story villas with very clean lies and ample glass to maximize...
Catching up with Darren Edwards of Luxury Property Turkey over a morning coffee at the Yalikavak Marina, potential investors actively posed the following questions to him: How does the luxury real estate market along the Aegean and Mediterranean coast of Turkey currently compare to 5 years ago? Reflecting back upon five years ago, my client would have purchased a beautiful villa with a pool in a good...
Airlines are continually adjusting and updating summer flight schedules, and Luxury Property Turkey has summarized some of the newest and best deals for visitors to the Bodrum peninsula during the summer season of 2018. Jet2 New Flights to Bodrum Jet2 has weekly flights from Glasgow, starting at £118 and from Newcastle to Bodrum. Newcastle International Airport’s chief operations officer, Richard...
Sometimes, we travel to explore, and sometimes just to chill. Your exploration hotel needs easy access to the main attractions, with easy transportation options and activity selections. However, your chill hotel can (and should) be located in a pristine, soothing location, just remote enough from the bustle to thoroughly relax. LUX Resort and Residences Bodrum offers the latter experience, located...
You are an American businesswoman with a doctorate who has chosen to make Turgutreis on the Bodrum peninsula your permanent home. What made you decide to move to Turkey, and why did you choose Turkey over other countries? A few years ago, I noticed that large corporations were starting to recognize Istanbul as the next Silicon Valley. I did my own research and found that there were more than 20...
Stone terraced villas among pristine pine forests, private gardens and free-standing stone and natural marble pavilions define the unique architecture of luxury resort Amanruya's Bodrum venue. Set on the northern side of the Bodrum peninsula approximately 30 minutes from the international Bodrum-Milas BJV airport, the grounds have long been a favorite escape for those wanting 7 star service, privacy...
There are more millionaires per square mile than any other region on the Aegean coast of Turkey. Both Turkish and international investors repeatedly choose Bodrum and the Bodrum peninsula to invest in for holiday and year-round homes, so let’s look at the reasons behind their choice. Physical Aegean Beauty and Micro-climate zones The diversity of the Bodrum peninsula’s landscape includes...
You’ve settled into your Mediterranean villa, overseeing the azure blue of the sea from your living room terrace. You can hear the coffeemaker percolating in the kitchen, wafting with the aroma of freshly brewed espresso beans, and the sweet frothiness of whole milk. There’s fresh bread and simit on the table, and two newly laid, perfect soft-boiled eggs next to the organic farm olives, with...