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Turkey has developed a reputation for value for money destination, thereby increasing the popularity of the country as a destination for property investment. Spurred by higher prices for goods relatively cheap, demand for property in Turkey is increasing.

Low Turkish currency
A recent report from the post office designated Turkey as one of the most affordable in the world for the British "to visit, due to the strength of sterling against the Turkish lira. However, the Turkish currency is expected to fall in value in 2009, according to Deloitte Turkey, making house prices, already low, even more affordable.

"It (the lira) started the year (2009) relatively low due to an interest rate cut by 200 basis points by the Turkish Central Bank, told Homes Overseas" Percy Pound.

Robert Nixon, Executive Director, Nirvana International, said: "From a British perspective buyers purchasing property in Turkey is a wise decision in the current economic climate as it is outside the euro area and so your book goes further. "

Turkey, which now attracts nearly 25 million tourists each year, was named last year's number one holiday destination for British tourists. However, the number of international visitors to Turkey would further increase this year. Body Association Travel, ABTA predicts that Turkey will be one of two "major growth areas" in 2009, with Egypt.

Economy
The Turkish economy is part and no surprises in the tourism, appears to be well equipped to withstand the current global financial disaster, having recovered from his own crisis in 2001.

A race to the top position - Wage inflation, growing prosperity and access to less constrained mortgage finance - is driving greater domestic and international demand for properties in Turkey.

Mortgages in Turkey have been introduced in 2007, allowing buyers to borrow at least 75 to 80 percent of the value of the property for a maximum of 20 years, according to Eric Kaya, director of Cumberland Properties. mortgage rates being from nearly 5.8 percent.

Kaya said that the inability to obtain mortgages previously was "stifling demand, which prevents people from buying property and holding our (Turkey) the economy back. The new mortgages are now available are good news for Turkish buyers and abroad. "

He added: "The property prices in Turkey are much cheaper than most other European countries," which presents "a lot of opportunities for investors to make very good returns from the property."

The Turkish Statistical Institute shows that there are now nearly 73,000 foreign nationals registered with the Turkish Land Registry, many of whom have benefited from capital growth in recent years.

growth of prices of goods
Real Estate Agent, Aston Lloyd, reports that the average house price has appreciated Turkish 7.3 percent between 2004 and 2008. Given the economic strength of Turkey, combined with a general housing shortage, hopes to join the European Union and a mortgage market matures, Turkish property prices should go further strengthen the before.

However, there are signs that house price growth may slow in some parts of the country or depreciate in the short term, as the economy of the universe, but all the jams.

Economic prudence
Despite seemingly strong economic position of countries, the Turkish economy may be a difficult year in 2009, having made about £ 51 billion of debt, according to Deloitte Turkey in the 2008 Economic Outlook.

This means that the country will need to raise funds for financial resources to cover a current account deficit and maturing debt, according to the report. Therefore, a.