Category: RENTALS
Compare villa holidays
When you and your relatives wish to rent sensational vacation accommodation then luxurious villa vacations can be definitely the most brilliant manner to spend your family trip. You and your partner will in no time discover from the minute you organise your holiday to your last second in the great holiday rental you and your [...]
Changing the name on the title deed
An e-mail from a reader who is in the process of divorce says: “I hope that you can advise me on the following problem as I don’t know who to ask. My estranged husband and I are UK citizens and purchased two properties in Turkey. One property is under joint names on the tapu [deed], [...]
Property management rules
I received a lengthy letter from a reader, Robert, last week and responded to some of the questions. It is an interesting topic and deserves more than one article to address it. Here is a part of the letter from Robert. Needless to say that for those who are interested, the full version is available [...]
Purchased an apartment in Turkey
A Turkish proverb says, “Once you have property, you have a problem.” This proverb gently addresses the problems of the modern world and demonstrates the difficulties of having things. On the other hand, almost nobody can stop herself/himself from having things. I also find Tracy Chapman’s song mentioning “Mountains O’ Things” very meaningful. A dear [...]
Property investment in 2010
Bodrum Turkey – As 2010 draws to a close, attentions are turning to the best locations to invest in property in 2011. The last year has been one of mixed fortunes with traditional second home destinations such as Spain, Italy and Greece still feeling the harsh effects of the economic downturn whilst other mostly non-Eurozone [...]
Competition under Turkish Law 2
Turkish law concerning economic competition defines an undertaking as follows: “Natural and legal persons who produce, market and sell goods or services in the market, and units that can decide independently and constitute an economic whole.” The definition of “association of undertakings” is as follows, “Any kind of associations with or without a legal personality [...]
Turkish competition law 1
Starting from the first decades of the 20th century, the Turkish state has established state-owned enterprises as almost no private entrepreneurs were available at the time. This state-owned industry made its own economic rules. Turkey was transformed into a new universe following the elections of 1983. In line with the principles of a liberal market [...]
Turkey on top for travel and property in 2010
With the credit crunch still affecting wallets, holidaymakers are keen to find the best value deals. According to tour operators, bargain hunters are favouring pocket-friendly destinations such as Turkey, with budget airlines introducing new services to cater for the growing demand. Turkey is one of Britain’s most popular holiday destinations for 2010, according to The [...]
Time to sell property in Turkey
I recently read that many foreign investors are now selling in the Turkish property market. This should mean that some investors are now realizing their real estate investments and turning a profit in Turkey. In many articles we have tried to shed some light on the aspects of investing in Turkey from the position of [...]
Property in Turkey
Property in Turkey – Guide to Buying Property in Turkey Author: Les Calvert The Turkish Property Market Historically, it was nearly impossible in most instances for a foreign national to purchase real estate in Turkey. Indeed, for the most part, Turkey maintained a nearly absolutely blanket prohibition against foreign nationals having the ability to directly [...]
Hello Gumbet Bodrum
Bodrum today a popular holiday resort with a yacht harbor, hillside villas and palm-lined streets, Bodrum was known as Halikarnossos that, in the time of Mausollus, became one of the great cities of the Mediterranean. Mausollus’ father had ruled most of Caria and been recognized by the Persians as a satrap of the province. Though [...]
