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Istanbul property prices are surging as buyers remain hungry for Turkey after Christmas.
Values of prime houses in the Turkish capital are rising, according to figures released by Castle Research. "Strong demand for apartments" has driven up prices, says the Turkey Real Estate Investment Outlook 2012 report, with developments proving increasingly popular over the past nine years: in 2003, off plan properties were selling for US $1,500 per square metre; now, those figures have skyrocketed, with real estate fetching $10,000 per square metre.
"No matter how you analyse it, those price increases represent significant market strength," Castle told OPP, adding that the data only represents that top end of the market.
Turkey's move to make it easier for foreign nationals to purchase land and real estate will “open up the market” according to a leading agency.
The prices of new properties in Turkey have been increasing steadily over the last 12 months and experts expect them to continue doing so in 2012.
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