Citizenship, market analysis, and area guides from our desk in Istanbul.
Citizenship and a passport for USD 400,000 in Turkey, or long-term residence in the UAE or Greece? A comparison of what you actually get for your property investment.
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The Bosphorus shore, Belgrad Forest and the Maslak business district in one area. Why Sarıyer holds its value and who it suits.
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Home of Istanbul Airport, the city's second-fastest-growing district, served by the M11 metro, at one of Istanbul's lowest prices per m². Who Arnavutköy suits.
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Marmaray, three metro lines, a coastline and a large park on the former Atatürk Airport site. Why Bakırköy and Ataköy hold their appeal and how to choose a unit there
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Sea, lake and more space at a price per m² below the Istanbul average. Who Büyükçekmece suits and how to choose a unit there.
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Six Emlak Konut projects on Istanbul's European side, from Halkalı to Göktürk and Büyükçekmece: status, unit types, what sets each apart, and who it suits
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A sea view is a rare feature that keeps its appeal for resale and rentals, as long as it's permanent. Where to find one on the European side and how to make sure no one builds in front of it.
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Over 6.3 million students in Turkey and demand that renews every academic year. Where universities cluster on the European side, what students look for, and how to choose a unit for them.
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A notarised promise-of-sale contract annotated on the title protects your right from the day you pay until ownership transfers. How it differs from the title deed and when you need it.
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