ADO Properties is a Turkish-English company based in Altinkum, Didim on the south- west Aegean coast close to Bodrum. We specialise in building investment property in Turkey, which in recent years has become a "hot spot" for those wishing to buy an overseas property. We now offer property for sale in Bodrum with Sea Breeze in Gumusluk.
Whether you are looking for a holiday home, rental property or permanent residence, Altınkum and the surrounding area has much to offer, with it's stunning coastline and sandy beaches. WE CONSIDER TURKEY TO BE THE IDEAL DESTINATION TO BUY A PROPERTY ABROAD... ADO Properties are developing apartments, penthouses and villas for sale, off-plan and resale property or land for sale for self-build projects– we can help you realise your dream home in Turkey. Property in Altinkum is rising due to a number of important factors and now is the time to invest. A multi-million pound Marina is currently under construction, which will have a positive impact on the whole area. With 625 marina berths, shopping malls and sports facilities, it will be the largest marina on the Aegean and will undoubtedly raise the profile of this popular resort, allowing it to compete with other destinations such as Bodrum and Kusadasi. An announcement is due shortly on 2 new golf courses planned for Altinkum and the construction of brand new 5 star hotels. İn addition the Turkish government has shown it's committment to the area wıth major investment in the local infrastructure.
With such developments taking place there is no doubt that the future looks bright for Altinkum and for those who invest here. Finally, the property market in Turkey is set to receive a further boost with the recent introduction of mortgages. Investment in Altinkum Didim has in the past recieved no investment from the state to improve the resort, so for now Didim is behind the other major resorts of Turkey, in terms of facilities and infrastructure. Now investment is being pumped into Didim, road infrastructure is underway as we speak, the Marina Project contract has been  awarded which will berth over 400 yachts, new five star hotels being built, leisure complexes, golf course plans, the list is endless! This investment has not gone unoticed by the Overseas property investors and companies. More and more EU investors have arrived over the last year and more are coming. So you too can join them and invest in what is now Turkeys property hotspot! A major problem over the last few years for the investor has been that you could not mortgage from the UK to buy a property in Turkey and the high cost of flights from the UK. That has just recently changed with UK, Belgian and German banks offering mortgages for Turkish property, this will have a huge impact on the Turkish property market. Easyjet the UK premier low cost airline have announced year round flights to Turkey and more low cost carriers are expected over the coming years. EU membership which is on the horizon, entry which through the past experiences of Spain, Portugal and Greece has raised the general standards of living and improved the economy.
These factors inevitably raise the value of property prices. About Altinkum At the heart of the Aegean lies Didim,an ancient town of marvelous landscapes, wondrous ruins and over 30 coves and beaches. Altinkum which means "golden sands" certainly lives up to its name. Altinkum has three main beaches and its gentle slopes make it ideal for families.Towards the smaller "third beach" new five star hotels are being constructed and a new marina is due to start shortly which will berth up to 400 yachts. Also land has been set aside by the government to create a golf course which should add to Altinkums fast growing reputation as a place to invest.
Altinkum is situated 1 hours drive from Bodrum airport which is to have a new 8 million pounds terminal built, to supply the ever increasing number of tourists to the region. Bodrum airport will be open all winter this year with charter flights arriving for the first time.Izmir international airport is also open year round and is 1 hour 45 minutes away by car.Easyjet have just announced that they will be operating flights to Turkey and it will only be a matter of time before other low budget airlines start. 
Major attractions also include a large water park, famous hisitorical sites such as the Temple of Appollo, nearby ancient cities of Miletus and Priene offer something to suit all ages. Ephesus the largest city in ancient Asia Minor is home to The Temple Of Artemis one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Ephesus is home to Virgin Marys House, her final resting place and a major attraction of Catholics from around the world.
Thousands of European people are purchasing in Altinkum and property prices are rising on a monthly basis. New shops,bars and restaraunts are opening on a daily basis to cater for these new residents of Didim, and the town is now open all year round, due to the increasing number of foriegners making Didim their home. The weekly market held every Saturday in the old town, provides all the provisions you need. Turkeys largest supermarket chains have opened large stores in Didim and Tesos are starting to expand in Turkey.
Didim has recieved a Grant from the Turkish Government to improve the roads, electricity supply, sewrage and public facilities in order to improve Didims reputation and encourage even more tourists to visit this beautiful area. Construction is fuelling Didims local economy and the local people welcome the tourists with open arms.
With all these attractions and future plans for the region most analysts are predicting that the Altinkum resort will in time become one of the largest and most desirable areas for investors and holidaymakers alike. This is just the start and we would encourage you to come and meet us and see for yourself what is happening one of the worlds fastest growing touristic resorts. The Turkish government enabled foreign citizens to purchase property and land in 2002 in their own name. The property market has shown spectacular increases in capital appreciation, especially in the coastal regions of the Aegean. With the slowdown of the UK, Spanish and Florida property markets investors are now looking to emerging markets such as Turkey and the Balkan regions to add to their property portfollios. These experienced investors all compare Turkey to Spain twenty years ago and they are right! In the past due to political and inflation problems Turkey was in economic chaos, however under a new system Turkey is enjoying massive overseas investment in the economy. Multinational companies have expanded into Turkey such as Fortis, HSBC, Citigroup, Glaxo and Microsoft, the list is endless. Over the last few years inflation and interest rates have dropped dramatically and with the increase in Tourism and this external investment, Turkey has turned into what the World Trade Oraganisation quotes as one of the most dynamic countries in the world. Many analysts are expecting Turkey,with its low cost and skilled labour force to gain momentum rapidly as an economic power. As well as foreign investment, the Turkish government has realised that Tourism is a major contribution to any economy. Coastal resorts from Antalya to Bodrum have benfitted from huge Tourism grants, which have transformed small towns into thriving upmarket resorts. Golf courses, marinas, new hotel resorts, motorway infrastruture, airport upgrading have all increased tourism in these areas. 
Real estate acquisition of foreign and legal persons has been regulated in the article'35 of the Land Registry Law has been modified on July 3rd, 2003. By this amendment new regulations have been introduced concerning of real estate acquisition, in our country, of real persons of foreign nationality and trade companies having legal personality. With the facilities brought by the new law on ownership of property for foreign nationality personalities, until today the following number of properties have been sold to E.U citizens: Turkey has a wide range of opportunities on offer for the foreign investor. Reasons for investing in Turkey include the following: Brief information about Turkey Turkey is a country located at a very strategic point where the three continents of the old world (Asia, Africa, and Europe) are closest to each other and where Asia and Europe meet. Because of geographical location, Turkey has always been important throughout history and is the birth place of many great civilizations.
A spectacular country surrounded by sea on three sides, with more than 300 natural and 130 artificial lakes, and almost %35 of its lands covered by forests and mountains, several rivers cutting the beaches to reach the seas makes the country even more attractive Geography Turkey's land mass is 814,578 sq km. The European and Asian sides are divided by the Istanbul Bogazi (Bosphorus), the Sea of Marmara, and the Canakkale Bogazi (Dardanelles). Anatolia is a high plateau region rising progressively towards the east, broken up by the valleys of about 15 rivers, including the Dicle (Tigris) and the Firat (Euphrates). There are numerous lakes and some, such as Like Van, are as large as inland seas. In the north, the eastern Black Sea Mountain chain runs parallel to the Black Sea; in the south, the Taurus Mountains sweep clown almost to the narrow, fertile coastal plain along the coast. Turkey enjoys a variety of climates, ranging from the temperate climate of the Black Sea region, to the continental climate of the interior, then, to the Mediterranean climate of the Aegean and Mediterranean coastal regions. The coastline of Turkey's four seas is more than 8,333 km long. History Turkey has been called "the cradle of civilization" and by travelling through this historic land, tourists will discover exactly what is meant by this phrase. The first city ever settled in the world with comparatively modern organizational systems such as agriculture, animal husbandry, and trading, was a Neolithic city Catalhoyuk, in central Turkey, dating back to 6,500 BC. From the days of Catalhoyuk up to the present, Turkey boasts a rich culture that through the centuries has made a lasting impression on modern civilization. The legacy of all those admirable cultures make Turkey a paradise of information and cultural wealth. Hattis, Hittites, Carians, Lelegians Phrygians, Urartians, Lycians, Lydians, Ionians, Persians, Macedonians, Romans, Byzantines, Seljuks, and Ottomans have all made important contributions to Anatolian history, and ancient sites and ruins scattered throughout the country give proof of each civilization's unique distinction. When you travel by car, within half an hour you can meet to an ancient city, remaining from those civilizations. Even in the ancient times, this fascinating country was respected by those ancient people, therefore it has been called as ANATOLIA, which means in ancient Greek, ''The lands, where the sun rises from '' as many vital initial ideas came into existence from her fertile lap. No doubt, people always have been proud of breathing on this amazing peninsula, combining different cultures, customs and traditions, and she, once again started to offer her hospitality to new cultures & people, by introducing a new law permitting foreigners to buy houses, who deserve to meet her affectionate and fertile lands.
Turkey also has a very fascinating recent history. Upon the decline of the Ottoman Empire, a young man named Mustafa Kemal, who was a soldier by occupation but in character, a great visionary, took the defeat of World War I and turned it into a shining victory by liberating Turkey from all foreign invaders. Mustafa Kemal Ataturk founded the Republic of Turkey on October 29, 1923. He led his country into peace and stability, with tremendous economic growth and complete, modernization. Through decades of change and growth, Turkey still boasts this success, living by its adopted motto of "Peace at Home, Peace in the World." Population According to the 2000 census, Turkey has 72 million inhabitants, 41% of whom live in the countryside. The major cities are: Istanbul (7.4 mil); Ankara, the capital (3.2 mil); Izmir (2.7 mil); Adana (1.9 mil); Antalya (I.I mil); and Bursa (1.6 mil). Religion Although Turkey is 99%. Moslem, it is a secular state that Guarantees complete freedom of worship to non-Moslems. Tourism In recent years, Turkey has become a major tourist destination in Europe. With the rapid development of both summer and winter resorts, more and more people from around the world are able to enjoy the history, culture, and beautiful sites of Turkey. From swimming in the Mediterranean, trekking in mysterious Cappadocia to skiing in Uludag Turkey has something to offer every tourist. Political Structure The Turkish Republic is based on a secular, democratic, pluralistic and parliamentary system where human rights are protected by law and social justice. The National Assembly is elected by popular vote and the nation is governed by the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister. Turkey is a founding member of OECD, the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization, a member of NATO, the European Council and the European Parliament, and an associate member of the European Union. Language The Turkish language belongs to the Ural-Altaic ,group and has an affinity with the Finno-Hungarian languages. Turkish is written with the Latin alphabet and is spoken by some 150 million people around the world. Many people from the young generation especially in the touristic areas speak foreign languages mainly English, German and Russian. Money The money used in Turkish Republic is the Lira. As of January 2005, the Turkish government has taken the decision to drop 6 zeros from the Lira, the new lira is called 'Yeni Lira- YTL'. The coins is called the 'kurus'. Euros, British Pounds and US Dollars are very strong currencies towards Turkish Lira, offering foreign citizens a luxurious living at a low cost. Please see our FAQ's for further information on cost of living. Euros and US dollars are very commonly used currencies while shopping,
you may also exchange at the banks or at the exchange offices. In addition to Turkish Private banks, there are many international banks such as HSBC, Citibank, ABN Amro in major cities, with sub-branches or correspondent banks in the districts. Property Ownership Buying property in Turkey is a lot simpler now. The procedure is often far simpler than in most other European countries. Foreigners may purchase land and property in Turkey under their own names and when the time comes to sell, the proceeds of the sale may be transferred out of Turkey. |
