LIVING ABROAD – COPING WITH LIFE OUTSIDE THE COMFORT ZONE One of the biggest obstacles which so often defeats us when we think of a new life in a different country is the prospect of being well outside our comfort zone. At home, we walk familiar streets, speak the same language as everyone else and even know…
Read MoreWill You Be Here Next Year? Here we are once again at a time of year which tends to lead to reflection as we bid one year goodbye and ready ourselves for the next. We’ll make promises to ourselves, using resolutions to give ourselves a sense of purpose and direction in January – and, for…
Read MoreAVOIDING THE PROPERTY SCAMS ABROAD If you’re considering investing in property abroad, it’s almost a given that, although many will share your excitement, someone you know – either a friend or a family member – will try to warn you off. After all, let’s make no bones about it, there is always an element of risk and none…
Read MoreFOUND A DREAM HOLIDAY HOME FOR SALE? Beware the property equivalent of “batteries not included”. The villa in Portugal you viewed was everything you hoped it might be; it had some lovely features and even some of the little touches you’ve secretly craved in your own home. You picked a property from the best estate agent in Lisbon, you…
Read MoreOld or new? Which is the best when buying property overseas? One thing you won’t be short of when you announce you’re considering buying property abroad is advice. Whether it’s directly from friends and family or indirectly from the internet, there’s so much information out there, sometimes it’s easy to feel a little overwhelmed. Just as everyone has…
Read MoreOludeniz is a small touristic Village located just 13kms from Fethiye Town Centre and 4km from Hisaronu/Ovacik. Oludeniz, which is also known as the Blue Lagoon, is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Turkey and is also home to one of the most photographed beaches in the world. The strip in Oludeniz is…
Read MoreRenting Abroad – How Hard Can It Be? In our view, if you’re considering a permanent move overseas, it’s not a bad idea to rent property before you buy. You may think you know an area you’ve enjoyed many times on holiday but, although it may be one thing in summer, it can be something else entirely…
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Turkish Citizenship Now more Accessible. You could be sitting in your garden in Turkey, enjoying all the advantages of being a Turkish citizen. For those buying real estate in Turkey, the path to citizenship has now been made easier. People who have 250,000 dollars to invest in property will now be able to apply for…
Read MoreTime To Embrace The Lira Why property transactions in Turkey must now be in the nation’s own currency It’s no secret that the Turkish lira is going through a turbulent time. It’s partly due to the international money markets’ unease over the level of control over the country’s finances President Recep Tayyıp Erdoğan has awarded…
Read MoreYou’re Having A Laugh … Although it exports quite well, with versions of TV shows from the UK shown all around the world, the British sense of humour isn’t always fully understood or appreciated overseas. Sarcasm and self-deprecation don’t always translate well; indeed, in some countries, if you say the opposite of what you actually…
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