Turkey

Leaving a home in Turkey to your familyWhen someone leaves behind a home in Turkey, the family usually needs an inheritance certificate, an update to the title register and an inheritance-tax return. A will can help determine who receives the home, but it does not replace those practical steps.Knowing how the process works makes it easier to prepare your own...

An apartment of your own, with hotel servicesA hotel apartment brings together the space of an apartment and some of the conveniences of a hotel. There is often a living area and kitchen, with reception, cleaning and shared facilities close at hand. For buyers who want their own holiday base and help with letting, that combination can be appealing.When compa...

Where would a property in Antalya fit into your plans? A home near the Konyaaltı promenade, a villa with a garden in Döşemealtı and an apartment for a long-term tenant in Kepez serve quite different purposes. All are part of Antalya’s property market, but the people who use them, the day-to-day costs and the reasons to choose the address will differ. Start w...

How much does a property investment actually earn? A property can rise in value while bringing in little cash each month. Another may provide steady rent with only a modest change in price. Return on investment, usually shortened to ROI, helps put the result in proportion to the money you invested. To use it well, first decide which result you want to unders...

Living by the sea is as much about an ordinary Tuesday as a day on the beach. You may want to walk to the market, meet friends at a neighbourhood café or leave the car at home. Those habits are a useful starting point when deciding where to buy a coastal home in Turkey. The eight places below offer quite different settings, from Aegean bays to busy Mediterra...