Ten Reasons to Buy in Turkey

1. Turkey was voted as the 3rd best destination in the world to buy a property. (A Place in the Sun - Channel 4 television)
2. Turkey was voted the number one place to invest by International Property Magazine, the magazine for the professional property investor published by Inside Track.
3. Turkey was voted the best destination in the world for affordable, high earning growth. (A Place in the Sun - Channel 4 television)
4. Property along the Turkish Riviera is currently increasing in value at 2% per month.
5. Turkey is an excellent investment opportunity with property prices rising by 50% in many areas in 2005. And with Turkey looking at potential EU membership, the potential return on investment in this area is enormous.
6. Turkey has a huge population of 70+ million. This creates a strong internal property market meaning investors are not reliant on international investors for re-sales.
7. Over 25 million tourists visit Turkey each year boosting the property market and creating strong "buy to let" possibilities.
8. Turkey has over 300 sunny days a year with hot dry summers and mild, warm winters.
9. Turkey is considered to be a highly dynamic country by the World Trade Organisation.
10. No capital gains tax after 4 years.

Key Facts

• Full Name: Republic of Turkey
• Capital City: Ankara
• Area: 779,452 sq km / 300,946 sq miles
• Population: 68,100,000
• Time Zone: GMT +2 hrs
• Languages: Turkish. However, English is the most widely used foreign language for business, although French and German are also useful
• Religion: Muslim (Sunni)
• Currency: New Turkish Lira (YTL)
• Electricity: >220V 50Hz, European plug with two circular metal pins