Country: Turkey
According to official government figures, there has been a 20 per cent rise in tourism numbers in the past year, and this has increased British demand for Turkey property.
Sandwiched between Asia and Europe, Turkey is growing in popularity as a holiday destination, among Brits seeking to avoid the more expensive eurozone, where property prices are generally more expensive.
Around two per cent of all overseas property purchases made by Britons in 2007 was in Turkey, and this figure is rising. The letting market is reaping the benefits, with an average annual average yield of 6.47 per cent currently achievable, according to research conducted by the Property Global Guide. Greater foreign demand combined with domestic demand for property in Turkey is also driving capital growth. Property and investment company Aston Lloyd report that average Turkey property prices have been appreciating at an annual rate of 7.3 per cent. This rate of growth should continue in 2009, on the back of a strong economy, a general housing shortage, and a fast maturing mortgage market.
Following a series of structural reforms, implemented by the Turkish government, the economy is now in a far healthier state than it was in 2001, when the exchange rate system collapsed while banks and financial institutions went bust. Consequently, Turkey’s economy, although not immune, has not so far been severely affected by the global credit crisis, and appears to have enough cash reserves to deal with the country’s liquidity concerns, although high interest rates remain a concern. Popular investments include property in Istanbul, property in Dalaman, property in Altinkum, property in Fethiye, property in Bodrum, property in Belek, and property in Antalya.
Although Turkey has hopes of joining the European Union over the next few years, there is currently no entry date in sight, partly because it remains a market characterised by low transparency, this is illustrated by Turkey 's low ranking in Jones Lang LaSalle’s Real Estate Transparency Index. There have been a number of reports about Turkey property developments not being completed and developers running off with investors’ cash. Ensure that you conduct all appropriate due diligence, certify that the developer is credible, check all planning documents, use an independent solicitor and make sure that the property for sale is accompanied by title deeds. Homebuyers should also bear in mind that it’s only possible to buy a property within a designated municipality zone.
First published in February 2009.Some information contained within this article may have changed since it was first published. Homes Overseas strongly advises you to seek current legal and financial advise from a qualified professional.
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