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,...
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...
Luxury Property Turkey once again has been spotlighted in UK's Daily Telegraph on 4 November, 2017 in an article by Jane Slade. Titled ''Pensioners Find a Place in the Sun,'' the two-page spread takes an in-depth look at the ever growing trend of soon-to-be pensioners who are actively seeking to enjoy a second home, not just for holiday purposes, but to enjoy life in another country while still young...
Photo from Hurriyet Daily News Seeking to re-activate the ancient Sino-Turkic Silk Road trade route, China has signed and declared intent to invest into 12 million square meters of land in the vicinity of the Dörttepe district, just 15 minutes from the Bodrum-Milas (BJV) international airport. The deal will include the building of a min-city in conjunction with Turkish Ağaoğlu Construction...
The Yürüt family-run enterprise Vinbodrum began its epic home-made wine journey over 20 years ago, borrowing on the traditions of ancient Hittite cultures, which first harvested grapes in Anatolia for wine production over two millennium ago. The Vinbodrum family are passionate about their wine, and produce small scale, boutique wines without any automation. They have also enlisted local artists for...
Luxury Property Turkey continues spotting high powered celebrities frolicking along the Mediterranean Coast of Turkey (see our recent entry on Naomi Campbell’s grand eco-home dream plans on the Aegean). In October of this year, we spotted ‘’dragon’’ Duncan Bannatyne at the Kalamar Beach Club overlooking the turquoise waters of Kalkan, and later, out sailing with a grin from ear to ear. ...
Naomi Campbell is one of the original 1990s supermodels, and well known for her diva demands. When a client recently expressed interest in acquiring a similar property to her custom-built home in Turkey, Luxury Property Turkey arched an eyebrow. Naomi is eco-friendly Major news and architectural networks,...
International watchdogs had all eyes on Turkey leading up to the 16 April referendum in which the Turkish electorate took to the polls to decide whether to change the Turkish parliamentary system to a presidential one, essentially allowing the current President Tayıp Erdoğan and future elected presidents increased powers in office. With a narrow approval (52% voting in favor of the referendum with 86%...
Luxury Property Turkey recently had a client wanting to purchase a year-round residence in the resort of Kalkan on Turkey’s Mediterranean coast. Their only hesitation was whether the winter months would be too quiet. Kalkan is an All Year Round Town In fact, just the opposite of our client's worries is valid. The off-season months are the opportunities to really enjoy Kalkan and its many wonderful...
Darren Edwards was recently interviewed by Abode2’s Jane Slade in the March, 2017 issue in an article entitled ‘’Tripping the White Fantastic.’’ The two page spread focuses upon the unique architectural design of award-winning architect Richard Meier, and his expansive project featuring 5 prototype contemporary mansions overlooking Yalikavak, of which Darren Edwards has already sold the...