Istanbul will host Turkey's first international property and architecture exhibition next month in a move that is regarded as putting the country firmly on the mainstream property map.

Foreign investors have spent over ten billion dollars on property in Turkey over the last five years according to the latest available figures.

Property in a little known Turkish resort is being snapped up by the Turks who have spotted its potential before it lands on the international radar, according to an expert on the country.

A temporary restriction preventing foreign investors buying in Turkey has been lifted by the passing of a new government bill.

Turkey is cleaning up its act in terms of regulating the real estate business and lessening the chances of foreign investors being taken for a ride, it is claimed.

Turkey's temporary suspension of the issuing of title deeds to foreign property buyers will end on July 16th, it has been officially confirmed.

Older people who wish to spend their retirement abroad are mainly favouring property investment in southern European countries, according to an expert.

The Turkish Golf Federation has plans to add 100 new golf courses to Turkey's current scanty tally of less than 20. It is set to boost golf tourism in the country and increase property values near courses.

The latest trends show that Turkey is attracting attention from both the East and the West, cementing its reputation as a country that straddles both cultures.

Colliers of Turkey calls for affordable housing, but coastal areas still draw investors.

Morgan Stanley purchases into developer of Eastern European countries Adama Holding Public LTD.

Investors see Turkey as an ideal location. Increases in the number of tourists here as well as property owners building their own property here continue to show the true draw of the country.

Turkey has high goals of pushing their tourism sector in 2008 and beyond.

Turkey is an up-and-coming hotspot where, the market is emerging and more UK investors than ever are investing there.

Turkey continues to be of interest to property investors, who see the bargains here to be too good to pass up.

The Emaar Board of Directors currently have a proposal on the table for a 20% dividend to be distributed at the upcoming Annual General Meeting. Furthermore, they are set to expand their influence through purchases of land in many nearby places, including a large plot in Istanbul. Finally, the company has also been declared 'overweight' by HSBC Holdings.

Turkey works to enter the EU and in doing so may open doors for additional property investments; Turkey is named a property hotspot for 2008.

Turkey may be the best overseas property market for 2008.  Tourism and a low priced housing market have helped to encourage such investments.

New reports show that tourism increased in Turkey during 2007, helping to fuel the economy and to help buy to let market.

With property markets in Turkey booming since EU talks, joint venture CarrefourSA manages to make a bundle on a single sale.