Turkey
It is believed that by 2015, or at least soon after, Turkey will join the European Union.
- Fastest GDP growth in Europe (11.4% in Q1, 10.3% in Q2, Forecast 7.5% + for full year 2010, forecast 6.7% for 2011 - 2017 against an EU forecast of 1% at best)
- Turkey awarded Condé Nast International Traveller Award for 'Favourite Destination' 2nd place in 'World Top 100'
- 2nd fastest GDP growth in G20 (only second to China)
- Tourism is increasing yearly, with 23.8 million visitors in 2007, 27 million visitors in 2009, against a government target of 25 million. Culture and Tourism Minister predicts 30 million tourists in 2010 and a record breaking 2011
- Strong, fast-growing national economy with very low cost of living
- Property price growth is very high and, even more importantly, explainable therefore likely to be sustainable
- Falling inflation, falling unemployment, falling interest rates
- Rated among the top 5 destinations for property investment by the television programme "Where on Earth?"
- Successfully negotiating for accession to the European Union
- Subject to status mortgages available up to 90% on Harmony Bay Resort & Spa
- Turkish is the official language, English and German are widely spoken
- Massive housing shortage which restricts supply against a constantly increasing demand





