When you are buying a property you will come across the term Title Deed and in Turkey, they call it "TAPU" and you will hear that a lot in the process. There are different types of title deeds depending on the purpose of the property you are dealing with, and we would like to talk about them here in this article. So, what are the deed types and colors? And how many types of title deeds are...
by Sherzod Karimov 
Conveniently located at a strategic point northwest of Lake Kucukcekmce in the European side of Istanbul, Bahcesehir is a small area that sits nicely within the borders of Basaksehir and therefore a part of the Basaksehir Municipality. Although we have previously covered the Basaksehir area of Istanbul, Bahcesehir is growing in popularity and has many amazing residential real estate projects...
Why retire in Turkey? Today we will give you some top reasons why you should look into retiring in Turkey. But first, we will discuss the importance of location in your retirement plans and then see the links and benefits Turkey has in respect to these points. Where you live makes a difference in how you live – and that’s especially evident during your retirement years. While in the...
So, what are the Canal Istanbul Benefits you might ask? Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has recently taken the first step in the development of Canal Istanbul. Despite criticism & concerns over the environmental and economic effects of the project, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has remained firm and confident about the project calling it a historic "new page" in Turkey’s...
Today we wanted to share with you the best locations for foreign investment in Turkey. Investing in overseas real estate has now become the new norm. The number of investors leaning towards investing in overseas real estate is increasing every year. We have all witnessed how travel, commerce, and technology have turned the whole world into a global village. Investing in foreign real estate has...
Turkey Is Strong In Community Spirit There is an old Arabic proverb stating 'Choose the neighbour before the house' and there is much wisdom in it. We have to remember that although Turkey is not classed as a Muslim country and doesn't govern or judge by the Shariah Law, its local inhabitants are still however prominently Muslim. This means Islam plays a big part in many of the local people's lives....
Today we hope to share this ex-pat guide to choosing the right area to live in Turkey. We have listed the top 10 tips to consider before choosing the right area to buy your new home in Turkey. There are many very different areas in Turkey and they can all look and feel very different. So, how do you know which area in Turkey you should look into when considering buying a new home for yourself and your...
So, why would you want to know how to open a bank account in Turkey as a foreigner? Well firstly, having a bank account has become one of the necessities to meet the demands of modern life. Secondly, when it comes to managing our financials, opening a bank account has become an essential part of our daily life regardless of our location or profession in the world. Whether you are a student, an...
Taksim is located in the heart of the European side of Istanbul, to the north of the Golden Horn Bay, and to the west of the Bosphorus. During the reign of Sultan Mahmud I in the years between 1732-1733 AD, the Taksim area was created for the purpose of segregating and distributing the water, which came from the north of Istanbul, and through Taksim branched out into other parts of the city. As the...
Uskudar (Üsküdar) is one of the most treasured & authentic places to visit & see in Istanbul. Although it's largely residential and quite heavily populated, it's packed with culture, entity and history, the perfect place to see & feel a REAL side of Turkey. You will see men playing Rummikub inside gentlemen-clubs & cafes and women sitting together on their doorsteps or along the rocky...