Turkey is an exotic mixture of cultures where east meets west. It has unspoilt coastlines (8000 km), pine forested mountains, wonderful climate and warm welcoming people who love the Brits. The climate is virtually wall to wall sunshine from May to October and mild winters with rain that feeds the country for the whole year with a plentiful supply of water. It is not dry and arid like other areas of the Med.

• Unique, unspoilt location
• Fast developing economy (5.4% annual growth yearly over last 5 years)
• Candidate member of the EU since 1999 (watch the property prices shoot!)
• Great value land and property at affordable prices
• Huge potential for property growth ( land increasing between 30 and 100% yearly)
• Western building standards using only the best materials with Eastern prices. ( Providing you carefully choose your agent and builder)
• Security. Dalyan in particular has virtually no crime. Nationally Turkey is far more secure now than it was 5 years ago. INTERPOL have stated that Turkey is one of the safest places to holiday in Europe. 
• Investment potential. Since the IMF stared working with the Government the financial and general infrastructure has developed. In 2002 a pound was worth 2.5 million lira, now it is worth 2.36 million lira. Rampant inflation is under control.
• 10,000 years of history and twenty civilizations have left a legacy of temples, tombs, theatres and mosques that leave Greece in the shade. Ephesus is a must to visit as it is truly remarkable what they achieved. (We built a tent to celebrate the Millennium!)

Activity. Turkey has absolutely everything to keep even the most discerning client happy. Gullet cruises, scuba, snorkelling, ancient ruins to view, walks, mountain bike excursions, four wheel drive

THE CASE FOR INVESTMENT IN DALYAN

 Amber Lamb, Overseas Property Investment, offers an impartial view of investment in all corners of the Earth.

 Here is an extract of things Amber Lamb has said about Turkey in the last couple of years.

“Every single conceivable fundamental that supports the potential for an emerging property market is in place in Turkey – which is why you need to be looking more closely at this nation if you’re considering an investment in 2008 for the medium to long term”  

“Other factors that mean you’re mad not to be investing in property in Turkey at the moment include the fact that there has been a significant increase in the number of international flights arriving at airports across the nation, that cheap flights are now possible to Turkey, that Istanbul is becoming a destination to which Europeans will consider flying for a weekend break and that tourism interest in Turkey is predicted to expand well over the global norm for at least the next decade.”

 “Ultimately we stand by our conviction that Turkey offers unrivalled potential for an investor seeking growth, development, profit and strengthening yields and 2007 will be a great year for market entry with investors able to commit to at least the medium term likely to reap the most significant returns”.  

The Press is equally as informative and complimentary

 “Turkish airports see 66 million passengers in 10 months - nearly 7 million people travelled by air in October, an 8.2 percent increase over the same month of 2007. The total number of flights in January-October 2008 increased by 7.4 percent over the same period of 2007.” 

Today’s Zaman 24 Dec.2008.

If reincarnation exists, you could do worse than to be reborn as a destination manager for a tour operator. Obviously, those burdened with picking hotels in Ayia Napa were formerly bonkers but those who find themselves blessed with spots such as Turkey’s Lycian Coast must have done something right in previous lives.

We asked the man at Thomas Cook responsible for the latter to name his personal favourite…….Dalyan…… so good that he takes his own holidays there ……….a gorgeous riverside location …..and the best bit is that you take a boat down the river to the beach

Sunday Times March 2009. 

What has changed since Amber Lamb made those observations?

The credit crunch!?

……….yet people still have the dream of a holiday home, or a serious investment with growth to even fund their pensions in the absence of solid alternatives……. and those airport figures are current and rising!!

The strength of the euro   !!?

Turkey has become the Number 1 tourist destination in Europe and is likely to remain so as the strength of the euro means that the UK will continue to shy away from Spain, Portugal etc as too expensive, with too much property on the market, and with little asset growth predicted as a consequence.

Some of Amber Lamb’s very positive thoughts also came before Turkey passed the laws required to permit the establishing of Turkish Mortgages.

Analysts also note that the Turkish economy will be the fastest growing in Europe in 2010 in the event that the country manages to raise its foreign trade volume and reach its goal to grow by about 5 percent in the year.

International Monetary Fund (IMF) First Deputy Managing Director John Lipsky

Today’s Zaman 15 Oct 2009

Meanwhile, IMF and World Bank economists said that Turkey could reach 5 percent economic growth next year if global conditions improve and its foreign trade volume rises. That would make it “emerging Europe’s fastest-growing country.”

Turkish Daily News 16 Oct 2009

NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY PROPERTY IN TURKEY!

We carefully follow Turkish property markets. Over the past few years the international reports show that Turkish property investments have provided excellent returns for serious investors and great increases in value of the property in Turkey, purchased purely for pleasure or retirement.  (See Times Finance articles)

The beauty, climate, lifestyle and ever-improving infrastructure of the coast has created an unprecedented demand for Turkish homes.

In 2002 and 2003 property prices in Turkey rose by more than 33.5% and, in the last 5 years, many owners have enjoyed increases in value of more than 64%. This year the trend is continuing. Turkey, for sure, a wonderful place to live and a great place to invest your money.

If you want properties in Turkey for investment, we will be happy to develop property investment options and packages that will suit you and your objectives perfectly. There are several ways in which you could deploy your funds:

Turkey has proved to be one of the most lucrative property investment markets in Europe. In the past 10 years, many investors, private and professional, have made gains of between 30% -80% within 12 months on money invested.

(41% on my villa, Dalyan jewel) £120,000 offered £170,000

To begin with, you can start the process by reserving a plot of land with an initial payment of 10-15%.

If you want a villa built then the first stage is to secure the land before Turkey goes in the EU and prices jump to the levels of Spanish property.

It is easy to purchase land and property with the help and guidance of people who have done it! We have the experience and expertise to guide you through these processes and avoid disappointment or aggravation. However, beware of the bureaucracy, article 35 of Turkish Constitution and ownership regulations, article 633 of the Turkish Civil Code.