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 recently hosted a UK client living and working in Abu Dhabi who was interested in a long term investment, holiday getaway and possibly an eventual retirement property. Her requirements were: Ample sunshine and a moderate climate Hassle-free residency Easy airport access for frequent travels Reliable property help A welcoming attitude towards foreign residents She had...
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. ...
''Invest in Bodrum Before it's Too Late'' In a recent October 2017 public statement at a tourism gathering by Bodrum mayor Mehmet Kocadon, he stated, ‘’As we continue to resolve the water and electric infrastructure, my suggestion is to liquidate your current real estate investments, and invest in property and land in Bodrum, whether or not it has planning permissions. The reason is that in two...
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%...
Turkey receives on average more than half a million visitors annually from the Gulf countries, with Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the UAE, accounting for one of the highest number of regional visitors to Turkey. These statistics include ex-pats residing in the Middle Eastern Gulf States as well as native Gulf state citizens seeking a cool respite during the stiflingly hot, Arabian summer months....
For new homeowners in Turkey with a green thumb, gardening is a dream come true. Long dry summers and mild, semi-wet winters mean that a variety of home and garden plants thrive with proper care. One of the characteristic images affiliated with Bodrum and Kalkan are bougainvillea. These hardy beauties come in shades of ruby, pink, lavender and deep purple. Rarer colors include yellow, white and...
Offering citizenship to non-citizens who make investments, has been an obstacle towards which Turkey has taken a big step this week. The procedures have eased significantly for foreigners who seek Turkish citizenship in increasing numbers, and the move has particularly revived the real-estate industry. View Westward from Yalikavak Over the Aegean The increasing phenomenon of...