On the face of it, there have been some worrying headlines relating to the future of Golden Visas in Portugal of late. If you follow stories about international property in the newspapers, you may have read that both Ireland and Portugal have scrapped them. The detail even appeared in articles in usually reliable publications –…

If you’re new to a life overseas or if you’re considering a move in the not-too-distant future, have you ever found yourself wondering about Valentine’s Day abroad? India’s Taj Mahal is probably the world’s most expensive and impressive gift of love. It’s therefore no surprise to find cultures around the world honouring relationships between couples…

It’s impossible as in the quiet early hours of February 6, as many slept when the skies were still dark. Fresh winter snow was falling outside when a devastating and terrifying natural disaster took less than a minute to change Turkey forever. There had been much speculation about when the next large earthquake would strike….

If you’re considering it as a new home or perhaps as somewhere to invest in property, have you given any thought to getting around in Turkey? Of course, if you’re thinking about residency, then buying a car may seem the obvious solution. However, it’s not necessarily the right one for everyone. Nervous drivers in particular…

So, how will property markets perform in 2023? It’s natural that in December and January we spend time reflecting on the 12 months gone and the year to come. It’s no different for us at KHI. But, as we always say, there are no hard and fast guarantees when we look ahead. The past has…

Autumn along Turkey’s west coast – or the six weeks or so between the end of summer and the abbreviated festive season – can be a little bit of a grey area. We don’t just mean the weather, although there’s no doubt there’s usually a bit more cloud about in November and December. It’s more…

All change as the government announces restrictions Some significant changes to the rules on residency permits in Turkey have been causing something of a stir recently. If you’re a Turkophile or already resident in the country, you’ll probably be aware the nation is currently anticipating an important election in 2023. Immigration is just one of…