Investors opt for slice of Turkish life in Dalaman
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Overseas property investors have been advised to pay close attention to the Dalaman region in Turkey over the next few years.
Dalaman is a work-a-day market town spread across a flat plain and offers a slice of real Turkish life. Dominic Whiting, the industry analyst has said that the authorities have been improving the town and the government-led development plans for Dalaman have caused intense interest from property investors. The plans include a new golf course which is due for completion this year, a marina, spa centre and 30,000 new hotel beds. Dalaman airport has already been modernized which possess an award-winning international terminal, capable of handling 10 million passengers a year. The road tunnel work which brings the stylish yachting resort of Gocek within a 20 minute drive is already completed.
The town provides visitors with a unique holiday experience as it is surrounded by green and unspoiled mountains, the clear waters of the beautiful Dalaman River and a long beach at Sarigerme, 12 km south of the town, which is also the site of the new golf course. Dalyan which is nearby to Dalaman have ancient ruins and tourists would be able to enjoy numerous sites of historical interest, mud-baths and hot-springs.
The Dalaman region is said to offer both lifestyle benefits and investment opportunities. There is a wide variety of new and off-plan property in and around the town. The government led plans has increased the land and property values and annual increases of 10-20% are likely but entry prices are still well below neighboring resorts.
A report in Today's Zaman stated that Mugla province, in which Dalaman is located, is the second-most popular investment spot in the country after Antalya, overall in terms of the number of properties people own. Lutfi Yigenoglu, governor of Mugla province, stated that the government has implemented strict planning restrictions across the area to stop it becoming overdeveloped and to maintain the 'Turkish character' that makes Dalaman so attractive. The authorities also have pledged to increase direct winter flights between the UK and Dalaman.
Social BookmarkingDalaman is a work-a-day market town spread across a flat plain and offers a slice of real Turkish life. Dominic Whiting, the industry analyst has said that the authorities have been improving the town and the government-led development plans for Dalaman have caused intense interest from property investors. The plans include a new golf course which is due for completion this year, a marina, spa centre and 30,000 new hotel beds. Dalaman airport has already been modernized which possess an award-winning international terminal, capable of handling 10 million passengers a year. The road tunnel work which brings the stylish yachting resort of Gocek within a 20 minute drive is already completed.
The town provides visitors with a unique holiday experience as it is surrounded by green and unspoiled mountains, the clear waters of the beautiful Dalaman River and a long beach at Sarigerme, 12 km south of the town, which is also the site of the new golf course. Dalyan which is nearby to Dalaman have ancient ruins and tourists would be able to enjoy numerous sites of historical interest, mud-baths and hot-springs.
The Dalaman region is said to offer both lifestyle benefits and investment opportunities. There is a wide variety of new and off-plan property in and around the town. The government led plans has increased the land and property values and annual increases of 10-20% are likely but entry prices are still well below neighboring resorts.
A report in Today's Zaman stated that Mugla province, in which Dalaman is located, is the second-most popular investment spot in the country after Antalya, overall in terms of the number of properties people own. Lutfi Yigenoglu, governor of Mugla province, stated that the government has implemented strict planning restrictions across the area to stop it becoming overdeveloped and to maintain the 'Turkish character' that makes Dalaman so attractive. The authorities also have pledged to increase direct winter flights between the UK and Dalaman.
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