30th April 2007
In anticipation of the start of EU entry negotiations, British buyers flocked into the Turkish market eager to benefit from rising property values as the country moved towards accession. Encouraged by the affordability of Turkish property, with prices far...
01st April 2007
More than 1.3 million British people have chosen to spend their retirement abroad. Why? Well, many are simply pursuing a life long dream. Others are moving to benefit from an improved climate, away from the British winter chill. Some are heading to a plac...
01st April 2007
Buying off-plan is a very popular way of purchasing overseas property these days. As the name suggests, this involves making a commitment to buy a property that has yet to be built. Selling off-plan reduces the investment required to get a project started...
27th March 2007
One of the biggest problems when first considering moving abroad -and it is quite a pleasant one- is that there are so many possibilities. Currently, there are over 50 countries in which Britons are buying property – quite simply we are spoilt for choic...
20th March 2007
Some retirees supplement their pensions by using capital assets, usually their home. For the asset rich, cash poor, equity release is a relatively efficient and safe way to gain a cash lump sum from your property to improve the quality of your life in ret...
14th March 2007
Today’s housing market offers innovative retirement solutions and plenty of choice
Quite simply, there has never been a better time to enjoy retirement in Britain. We are spoilt for choice when it comes to housing options generally, and the retiremen...
14th March 2007
Rental guarantees are a common feature in today’s overseas property market and are used widely by developers to attract investment-minded buyers, looking to earn a rental income from their overseas property. Simply put, these guarantees are a commitment...
14th March 2007
Although some developers and estate agents in Turkey offer after-sales services, independent companies are springing-up in the main resorts to cater for a growing demand from foreign property owners for professional management. If you are not living in Tu...
07th November 2006
Recent press reports, including a column in the Turkish daily Hurriyet, have warned of a crackdown on tax dodging landlords. Although the practice is widespread in Turkey, there has been a particular outcry about foreign owners renting properties “infor...
07th November 2006
New research from a leading British property investment firm suggests that property price increases in Bulgaria have slowed. The report by Assetz shows annual price rises dropped from a nationwide average of 36% in 2005 to 17.8% for the same period this y...
24th July 2006
A stunning coastline, lots of sunshine and great value for money have made Turkey a firm holiday favourite for over 20 years. The same things are now attracting property buyers in ever increasing numbers too, with the prospect of EU membership in the not-...
24th July 2006
Altinkum is a rapidly growing resort popular with British and Turkish tourists because of its sandy beach. It is close to Bodrum airport and offers some of the cheapest property on the entire Turkish coast, with apartments available from just £30,000.
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24th July 2006
Hot-spots
Sunny Beach
The country's largest package holiday resort has a good beach with excellent leisure facilities, entertainment and activities. It is close to Bourgas' international airport and has been a focus for building and buyer interest, al...
24th July 2006
Bulgaria has attracted a lot of attention over the last two years, as foreign buyers and investors flock to its emerging property market. In 2004, foreigners invested over Euro 500 million in Bulgarian property, compared to Euro 98 million in 2003. Freq...
24th July 2006
An established package holiday destination, Turkey has recently emerged as one of the hottest new property spots in the Mediterranean. Good beaches, great scenery and prices much lower than the region's more established property markets, like Spain and Fr...
