Category: Local
British holidaymakers by First Choice
A couple who say the hotel in Turkey where they got married was so dirty that almost all of their wedding party fell ill are among 300 holidaymakers launching legal action against one of the UK’s biggest holiday operators. Paul Swannick, 30, and wife Tracy, 33, travelled with 27 friends and family to the Holiday Village [...]
Had all the legal documents
“I got your e-mail address from an expat website forum and was wondering if you could help me by giving me some advice. We are an English family and we were living in an apartment for two years. The first year, we signed a contract saying we would pay the landlord cash rent every month, [...]
Builder is unable to get the habitation certificate
The question:“Hi,I posted this on a forum and was advised to contact you. I’m buying at a … project with … developers in Didim. My apartment and the complex was suppose to be complete Dec. 30, 2010, but there is still building work ongoing in the complex so the facilities (pools, restaurant, gym) won’t be [...]
British buyers in Turkey
“In recent years we have noticed a new trend of British buyers in Turkey as early investors are finding the lifestyle so good that they are moving to bigger and even better properties”, says Suleyman Akbay, MD, at Oceanwide Properties. An example of this is Bob and Joanne Whiley who live in Kent. Seven years ago [...]
Seki Ski Resort near Fethiye
Seki Ski Resort in Seki, near Fethiye, which is on the Turquoise coast of the Mediterranean, Turkey, has just been opened. This brand new ski resort is expected to attract a high number of ski enthusiasts because of its easy accessibility and the fact that these are virgin ski runs. At 2780 metres above sea [...]
Turkish economy grew 11%
Oceanwide Properties is proud to announce the release of just nine apartments in a prime location in the much loved resort of Fethiye on the Mediterranean coast in Turkey, “We are the sole selling agents of these homes, four of which have already just gone under offer”, says Suleyman Akbay, MD Oceanwide Properties. “Currently selling [...]
Can I obtain Turkish citizenship?
“Hello, I am 47 years old and I’m writing from Argentina. I have read some of your articles and hope you can help me to obtain Turkish citizenship. My father was born in Manisa in 1909. In 1914 he moved with his parents and brothers to Argentina. He lived here until his death in 1979. [...]
Mary and John decided to visit Fethiye in Turkey
Oludeniz Fethiye News – John and Mary Watson live in Bingham, Nottinghamshire and recently John sold his photographic business. “I have always been prudent with my earnings and saved assiduously over the years but frankly the rates being paid to savers at the moment are so derisory I could see a better future in property [...]
New direct flight connection to Turkey
A new winter sun getaway offer has been introduced by Pegasus, giving UK holidaymakers the chance to jet off to sunnier climes for less this winter. Continuing to expand its route network from the UK, the airline also unveiled a new direct service from London Stansted to Izmir in Turkey for the summer 2011 season. [...]
Turkey and problems started to arise
A Turkish proverb says, “Once you have property, you have a problem.” This proverb gently addresses the problems of the modern world and demonstrates the difficulties of having things. On the other hand, almost nobody can stop herself/himself from having things. I also find Tracy Chapman’s song mentioning “Mountains O’ Things” very meaningful. A dear [...]
