Turkey to offer wealthy foreigners new citizenship Turkey has stepped up to entice more wealthy foreign property investors - with the chance to apply for citizenship. The country announced it will grant citizenship to foreigners who buy property worth more than $1 million and a minimum of $2 million investment. Alternatively, foreign investors will be able to take up citizenship if they have more than $3 million in a bank account for more than three years. And with Istanbul set to … [Read more...]
7 Reasons to Use a Property Manager in Turkey
7 reasons to use a property manager in Turkey Bought a property in Turkey and unsure what to do next? For most owners who have second homes here, they will only use them at maximum four weeks in a year. So what happens for the other 48 weeks. Would you leave your property completely shut up until you come round next time? The best option is to get a professional vacation rental and property manager, such as TAM and its sister company EV Villas & Apartments, as they will be able to … [Read more...]
Turkey: A Rough Guide
Location, location, location: When you come to stay in Turkey, the opportunities really are endless in picking the best location for a safe, secure and friendly stop. Here are TAM's top four locations: Istanbul If you are into shopping, culture, history and entertainment, then Istanbul, Turkey's tourist heartbeat will offer even the most discerning tourist the best there is. From museums, art galleries, major shopping centres, the Bosphorus River, historic attractions, such as the Blue … [Read more...]
Renting in the Istanbul suburbs
Through TAM's rental and letting management, their specially trained staff will be able to find you some of the best places to stay at affordable places if you are looking to stay short or long-term in these sought after suburbs. TAM would also like to make contact with foreign owners in Beylikduzu and Esenyurt who are looking for a professional company to let and manage their properties. Beylikdüzü Beylikdüzü is recognised as one of the most cosmopolitan suburbs of the metropolis, … [Read more...]
Middle East boosts property sales in Turkey
At TAM, we see many Middle Eastern clients and their response is simple. Woo factor As a cosmopolitan country with European intentions, but still a Muslim country, the offer of a great deal on property and the woo factor, are pretty complete. We find that GEC investors are exacting and want the very best in property standards. Hence the likes of Istanbul, the property darling of the Turkish real estate, and the likes of Antalya and even Izmir, offer great locations , great deals and, … [Read more...]
Winter prepping your rental in Turkey
Here at TAM we have drawn up some useful tips to get your rental unit - be it a villa or an apartment - winter ready. But if it proves to overwhelming TAM is always on hand to help manage it. DampOne of the biggest blights on a property that has been shut up for the winter without any air circulation is the presence of damp. It can climb the walls, get under the paintwork and, in some extremes, begin to form mould. So getting it damp-free for the winter ahead is a key consideration. If … [Read more...]