Tourism in the country is expected to rise despite the eurozone crisis and with foreign investment across all sectors hitting $15.9 billion last year, 2012 is expected to see Turkey’s investment figure rise even further.

Turkish property will be in further demand after the announcement that foreign buyers will also be able to purchase more property than is currently allowed.

Property prices in Turkey have risen by 0.78 percent in February compared to January this year showing real estate in the country is a good opportunity for property investors.

Altinkum and Akbuk have been named as popular areas to buy a property by experts in the industry and it is considered now is the time to buy before prices increase throughout the year.

The Daily Telegraph reported last year that most buyers want to use their overseas property themselves as a holiday home, for inheritance purposes, or for retirement reasons.

The country has seen a boost in property investors and it has been predicted that Turkey is on track to have a thriving tourism industry over the next few years.

Tourism figures next year are expected to grow, especially now Turkey has had a successful year despite problems across the Euro Zone.

Summer Breeze Phase 2 These properties are located on the Summer Breeze development situated a mere 450mtrs from the sweeping promenades which run parallel with the tranquil coastline of Akbuk. A traditional fishing village and harbour with bundles of charm and various local amenities including; Supermarkets, Butchers, Bakers and Dentist etc all within walking distance. [...]

Investors are looking at the long term rather than short term in Egypt and are seeing a great opportunity to invest in a country that will soon have a strong and stable economy.

Neil Hollingsworth from Rivermead Global says “we have seen a big increase in people searching for property in Turkey, especially in Altinkum and Akbuk where you can still get large 86m2 apartments from as low as £35,000″