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Previously restricted neighborhoods in Alanya, a municipality and district of Antalya Province, Turkey, are now available again for first-time property-based residence permit applications. As of June 2026, buyers can use addresses in Mahmutlar, Kestel, Avsallar, and Kargıcak when applying for a residence permit in Turkey (İkamet) through property ownership, provided the property an...

Overview of İzmir’s Real Estate Market İzmir is a self-sustaining real estate market driven by local wealth rather than foreign holiday budgets. Because demand is supported by permanent residents, local professionals, students, and domestic buyers, İzmir is less exposed to the seasonal liquidity swings seen in resort-driven markets. However, İzmir is highly fragmented: an old waterfront apartm...

Why Spanish Property Checks are Getting Tighter Foreign buyers can purchase property in Spain without major ownership restrictions, but the financial side of the transaction now requires clear documentation. Before completion, banks, agencies, lawyers, and notaries must verify the buyer’s identity, source of funds, and payment route. KYC and AML checks rarely delay a purchase when documents are prepared in advance. Problems usually arise after buyers sign a binding contract, transfer funds, or schedule the notary appointment without first confirming what complian...

Qu’est-ce que la carte TIE en Espagne et à quoi sert-elle ? La TIE, ou Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero, est la carte d’identité physique délivrée aux ressortissants étrangers en Espagne. Elle atteste qu’une personne dispose d’un droit de séjour reconnu dans le pays, dans le cadre d’une procédure d’immigration précise. Cette carte ne remplace pas le passeport et ne donne pas, à...

Types de revenus locatifs en Espagne Pour de nombreux acheteurs étrangers, un bien immobilier en Espagne n’est pas seulement une résidence de vacances ou un futur lieu de vie. Il peut aussi aider à couvrir les frais annuels de propriété et produire des revenus lorsque le logement n’est pas occupé par le propriét...