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Turkey's A Good Choice For Holiday Homes If you are looking for the ideal place to buy a property for family holidays Turkey ticks all the boxes. According to figures from the Turkish Ministry of Tourism and Culture and the Association of British Travel Agents Turkey welcomed over one million British visitors during 2008, many of the families, and it was the UK's package destination of choice, knocking Spain off top spot. The biggest draw for sun-starved Brits is the country's sunshine and blue skies, with great weather guaranteed throughout the long summer.
Easter, and the May and october half-term holidays are a popular choice for families as temperatures are not as hot as they are in July and August, which is an important consideration if you have young children. The other vital holiday ingredient for kids, is a sandy beach, and these can be found all along the Turkish Mediterranean coast. For older kids there are plenty of activities to keep them busy. Water sports like windsurfing, sailing, water skiing and parasailing are available and tours can be arranged to the many historic sites and ruins that dot the Turkish coast. Another important plus is how child-friendly Turkey is. Quite simply, Turks adore kids. Wherever you go expect the children to be doted on and spoilt. It is also an extremely safe country and crime-rates are very low compared to the UK. Turkey is also only three-and-a-half hours flying time from the UK and there are plenty of budget airlines in operation during the summer season. Many new developments in Turkey have been designed with families in mind and have great facilities such as large swimming pools and tennis courts to keep the kids entertained for hours. It is also likely they will find other English-speaking friends to play with, leaving the adults free to relax. This News Article has been re-produced under agreement from: |
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Property Values In Turkey Up 40% With superb summers and winters that are far less harsh than in the UK, Turkey is quickly becoming a sought-after destination for Brits seeking overseas property. Unaffected by the major turmoil in the money market it is possible to secure a mortgage through a Turkish bank via some UK estate agencies and property prices in the country are still very reasonable. For example it's possible to buy a brand new two-bedroom apartment on a development for just £58,000. Property values in Turkey have risen by 40 per cent over the last two years and living costs are up to a third less than you would pay in the UK. Turkey has superb summers and far less harsh winters than Britain. The coastline is beautiful with clear blue, clean waters and there is skiing in the Taurus Mountains and golfing available year-round. With major flight carriers into the airports there is a choice of airlines and a number of low-cost opportunities. If you invest in a buy-to-let property here you are not just restricted to the summer season because after the beach crowds have packed up their towels you can enjoy year-round golf or skiing for up to five months of the year.
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Golf Property Drives Success In Turkey Ten years ago Turkey didn't exactly spring to mind when thinking about the world's great golf destinations. Yet 2008 saw the country crowned 'Best Golf Destination Of The Year In Europe' by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO). Sitting outside the Eurozone and only a short flight from the UK, astute players are now realising that world- class golf in the Mediterranean doesn't just mean Spain and Portugal.
With the construction of international class courses well underway and more planned, Turkey really is golf's next big thing. The challenging 18-hole Montgomerie Course, which opened at the Papillion Golf Club in Belek, Antalya in October last year, was designed by legendary Scottish golfer Colin Montgomerie. A Nick Faldo signature course, the 27-hole Cornelia Faldo, has been operational since 2006 nearby. With an estimated four million golfers in the UK and Ireland and around 60 million golfers worldwide, the Turkish government is keen to tap into this huge market as part of its plans to diversify the country's tourist industry, which is already one of the fastest growing in the world. The Association of British Travel Agents reported a 20 per cent increase in holiday bookings for Turkey in 2008 compared to the previous year. Turkey appeals to British golfers thanks to its pleasant Mediterranean climate, with ideal playing conditions throughout the year. "The country offers year-round golfing with the mild, sunny winter weather making a particularly attractive alternative to the cold, wet British weather. Even in the hottest months of July and August early-risers can get a round in and be relaxing by the pool before things get too hot," says Laurence Kaye of Alternative Travel, a specialist Turkish golf travel operator.
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Flights To Turkey On The Increase While many operators are cutting flights due to the credit crunch the number of airlines flying to Turkey is increasing. If you want to buy a second home abroad you need to make sure you can visit regularly and the closest airport is not likely to close or cut the number of flights operating from the UK. This News Article has been re-produced under agreement from: |
Property Hotspots- Altinkum and Didyma The main attraction in Didyma is the ancient ruin of the oracular sanctuary of Apollo.A shrine has stood on this site since the 8th century BC. In 300BC, work began on constructing the biggest temple in the Greek world. Building continued well into the 2nd century AD, but it was never completed. Even so, just walking around the ruins gives you a real sense of the sheer scale of the place. Just five kilometres to the south lies the busy resort of Altinkum. Up until a couple of years ago,Altinkum was a small town, but it’s fast gaining in popularity, particularly among British package holidaymakers. The length of its golden sandy beach is jam-packed with hotels, and with restaurants offering rather dubious ‘English’ cuisine. It has only recently become possible to buy property in Altinkum, and although relatively cheap properties are easy to come by at the moment, prices are booming to meet demand. Some homes have risen in value by as much as 50% in the last year. A top-notch, three-bedroom semi-detached property in Altinkum costs around TRY195,500, while a decent sized two-bedroom apartment could be yours for as little as TRY90,000. Altinkum is a favourite with British, Dutch and Turkish tourists looking for a beach holiday, and rentals are guaranteed during the summer months. This is an excellent area for investment, with a large amount of development and prices expected to rise. This News Article has been re-produced under agreement from: |
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