1. its economic integration process,
2. its drastic effort to relax its policy on foreign ownership of property,
3. its mortgage options made available to foreigners and
4. its recent membership in the European Union.
There is lots of possible investment property in Turkey but vacation properties are deemed to be the most lucrative in the present and are predicted to continue in the years to come, especially the resort industry.
Proof of that is from 14 million tourists in 2004 that herded in the coasts of Turkey, it has increased today to a whooping 25 million tourists and is believed to increase annually. Most of the people who retreat to Turkish shores are local tourists and foreign retirees.
Turkey is indeed an appealing vacation getaway because other than its numerous historical sites for being a melting pot of Asian and European culture, it has much natural beauty to offer. It has a warm sunny climate most of the year and it offers beautiful open beaches and sceneries which are truly picture perfect. Added to that is Turkey’s low cost of living in comparison with its neighboring countries.
Another encouragement promotion of foreign ownership of Turkish land includes certain tax incentives to foreigners. Within 5 years from the date of purchase, no capital gains are assessed. No capital gains are also imposed for properties owned for 1 year or so.
In fact, it has been predicted in 2006 by Amberlamb, an expert in property investment that the industry of sale of Turkish property is bound to become of the top 5 markets in Europe with respect to appreciation of capital.
There is no better time to purchase investment property in Turkey – especially holiday properties – than now since its popularity to foreign investors and vacation house owners has only began.
