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Istanbul has an enormous amount of empty property. So I am surprised to that your investment has grown so much. A 39% increase in a little over a year is remarkable in a regeneration area. Where did you get the 'latest reports', the developer? I am also sceptical about the sunshine paradise...

Hi Hoollyy Its interesting that new builds tend to be more expensive than re-sales isn't it? I wonder why that may be. Perhaps because developers put up to to 15% margin in for agents commission and 'guaranteed' rental returns for the first year that is already loaded on the price? Of course...

Is the property within a municipality or outside in a village? Did you parents have the 'ownership' papers (not tapu) put in a trusted Turkish person's name? Was the property a resale or new development? Please let me know and I may be able to help you with some options to go forward with. TOGW

Hello Steve Presumably the company you have set up to hold the property in its name is not trading and you are paying standard quarterly minimum corporation tax - but this sounds a bit steep to me. Are you renting the property out for summer lets etc? You should be able to mitigate any income...

Swimming against the tide If anybody knows where the best places overseas to invest I would really appreciate some advice. Hello James I think if you jump on a 'boom' market, you are already too late. Also, look to see where the demand is from people driving the market - and I don't mean...

If you are considering Turkey as the place to buy an investment property - capital appreciation and holiday let income - then it is probably a good idea to research which area of the country will most likely achieve your financial ambition... and if you are considering retirement here, then...