British own the most immovable properties in Turkey

The Land Registry Directorate General’s recent statistics show a total of 123,000 foreigners own 113,687 immovable properties in Turkey.

Foreigners mostly prefer resort cities such as Antalya, Muğla and Aydın and the cities of Istanbul and Bursa, according to figures.

These immovable properties cover an area of 86.1 million square meters. Southern Antalya city is the favorite of foreigners who want to buy immovable properties. A total of 41,184 foreigners have 32,057 immovable properties in Antalya.

British, German and Greek citizens have the most immovable properties in Turkey. A total of 35,656 British citizens own 25,177 immovable properties, followed by 28,306 Germans with 37,233 immovable properties and 10,859 Greeks with 9,989 immovable properties.

November 16, 2011
SOURCE: HURRIYET DAILY NEWS