Living in Turkey
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Turkey needs no introduction or advertising, as it is one of the best and most popular travel destinations known for its warm climate, stunning beaches, delicious food, and unique culture. The digital nomad community in Turkey is still relatively small, but it is growing rapidly, and new coworking spaces are popping up in the country’s cities just...
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Northern Cyprus (Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, TRNC) is known not only as an attractive destination for tourism or profitable investment in real estate but also as an excellent location for starting your own business. Foreign entrepreneurs, too, can set up their own venture in the TRNC. The rapid economic rise of the TRNC is primarily due...
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We already discussed the specifics of purchasing real estate in Turkey. Particularly regarding the new housing evaluation regulation, taxes and driver's licences. Today, we will discuss a few noteworthy issues that affect people who remain in Turkey permanently not as tourists but rather under the terms of a residency permit. Content: How to...
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The massive earthquake that shook southeastern Turkey was a huge tragedy for the region because of the scale of the consequences. Especially for readers, Turk.Estate decided to share some important news and information about this in the article. Content: Why is the damage so great? What buildings weren’t destroyed? Official building codes in...
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Almost a year has passed since numerous Russian Federation nationals speeded up their relocation to Turkey due to political events. One rented a house, and one rushed to complete a long-planned purchase, and all for a good reason: prices on average for 2022 increased by 180% across the country. We discuss the changes that have occurred in the last...
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The year of 2022 was turbulent not only in terms of rising prices for renting and selling housing in Turkey, but also in terms of numerous changes in everyday life. There were large and small legislative initiatives (from raising the financial threshold for obtaining citizenship for investments from $250,000 to $400,000 and to adaptation courses...
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Turk Estate regularly posts information on price trends in various cities and regions of this country to help you navigate real estate purchasing. Our readers are particularly interested in new developments concerning application for a residence permit and the details of everyday life in Turkey, particularly now, when the current events have taken...
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The province of Antalya consistently ranks among the favorite cities of foreign investors interested in purchasing a home in Turkey. In 2022, it even outperformed Istanbul, the recognized “winner”, in some indicators of real estate sales to foreigners. Antalya is flooded with Russians and Ukrainians and is the leader in terms of rental growth -...
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2022 will be an unforgettable year for many investors in real estate in Turkey due to the changing rules regarding upgrades, additions, etc. This began in the spring, when in mid-April the authorities announced that the minimum financial limit for obtaining citizenship for investments would be raised from $250,000 to $400,000. A month later, they...
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Foreign nationals can visit Turkey whenever they want. Foreigners don’t need a visa to go to Turkey for a short stay (from 60 to 90 days). If they aren’t on holiday and need to stay longer, perhaps to buy property in Turkey, they’ll have to apply for a visa. Note. This article will outline the standard process to enter the country. We recommend...
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