22 July 2009 - A new life begins at LaVANTA in Kalkan, Turkey... First Property delivered... Show House completed...

Turning the LaVANTA project into reality in Kalkan with a view to offering original, high quality projects to meet the emerging requirement for “concept living spaces” in the Mediterranean, MEDITERRA has started the delivery of their Properties in Phase One, with Julia & Richard Maxted receiving the first Title Deeds.

The first project realized under the MEDITERRA brand in Turkey by Dolphin Capital Investors, the leading investor in top-end real estate in Eastern Mediterranean and the largest Real Estate Company trading on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) on the London Stock Exchange.

As of February 2009 the LaVANTA Show House has been completed an opened for viewing to prospective Phase One & front-line Phase Two buyers.

A significant price advantage is still there for buying from LaVANTA Phase One.

LaVANTA has been planned after the principle of “A New Look at Life.”

Options addressing every taste and requirement are available at LaVANTA, catering to varied needs and lifestyles with 11 different types of houses from 85sqm two bedroom Apartments to 254sqm five bedroom Detached Villas.

The myriad options LaVANTA offers include high rental gains for investors, a peaceful setting for those seeking life’s pleasures, a magnificent view, and plenty of activities for your enjoyment.

The Show House  at LaVANTA can be seen from 10am to 7pm.

For all inquiries:
+ 90 212 259 1959  Istanbul
+ 90 242 844 2041 Kalkan

back to headlines

14 July 2008 - Turkey overtakes Spain as most popular holiday destination.

Holidaymakers look beyond the eurozone to countries such as Turkey for value as economic realities bite. Phil Davies reports. The worsening economic climate is prompting British holidaymakers to look beyond the traditional package holiday favourite, Spain, to the cheaper option of Turkey, new research showed this week.

The Co-operative Travel Company reported that there had been a "seismic shift" in the way Britons were booking holidays this summer. Among its clients, Turkey had overtaken Spain, the favourite package holiday destination since the Sixties.

A large part of the reason for the shift is the poor exchange rate of the pound against the euro.

The independent travel group's findings were based on research into more than 200,000 holidays to its 30 most popular foreign holiday destinations. Co-operative Travel's retail distribution director, Trevor Davis, said: "Bookings from people looking for cheap summer sun have traditionally ensured that Spain was the leading holiday destination. However, this year they are finding the high euro and a shortage of availability means the normal late deals are not available".

"Turkey has benefited most from this trend and we're seeing 30 per cent growth in bookings for holidays across all parts of the country."

Top 5 Foreign Holiday Destinations
1. Turkey – Dalaman
2. Majorca
3. Crete
4. Turkey – Bodrum
5. Algarve

 

back to headlines

11 June 2008 - New Law is voted and approved by the Turkish Parliament this afternoon.

The draft law is voted and approved by the parliament this afternoon.

The new law will now be submitted to the President for ratification and according to the Turkish Constitution, the President will ratify it within fifteen days - provided that he does not use his authority to veto the law. We do not expect at all the veto would be the case under current circumstances.

The last phase for the adoption of the new law would be its publication in the Official Gazette shortly after the approval of the president. The Ministry of Public Works and Settlement is expected to publish a new circular letter after the law is published in the official gazette in order to enable the execution of the law.

We will keep you updated with the latest news.

back to headlines

01 June 2008 - Turkish legislation for Foreign Nationals buying property in Turkey.

Recently all Title Transactions of Foreign Nationals were suspended with a circular letter of the Ministry of Public Works and Settlement. Subsequently, the Council of Ministers submitted a new draft law to the Parliament to resolve the matter in acquisition of Turkish properties by Foreign Nationals.

We are closely monitoring the process and we are please to inform you that the draft law was moved from seventieth to second place in the agenda of the Parliament. The draft will be discussed and voted in the Parliament after the ongoing voting procedure for the Law on ‘Radio and Television Broadcasting’ comes to an end.

We will keep you informed of further up-dates as we receive them...

back to headlines

New and Improved Terminal at Dalaman Airport

Serving Turkey's western Mediterranean coast towns such as Marmaris, Datça, Fethiye, Köyceğiz, Dalyan, Göcek, Sarıgerme, the current Dalaman Airport has become insufficient in light of the increasing number of passengers and airplanes as a result of recent developments in tourism in Turkey. In order to increase capacity, the Turkish Government's General Directorate of State Airports Administration (DHMI) has announced a new Dalaman Airport project. This new facility which started construction in 2005 consists of a new International Terminal Building, and additional apron, VIP facilities and a car park to be built at the current airport area.

Architecture

The International Terminal of Dalaman Airport is designed to have all the features of a big international terminal while maintaining close links to its Mediterranean environment. This project is an architectural work reflecting the perfect combination of modern architecture and environmental harmony, was designed by the Architects Emre Arolat and Bünyamin Derman. The extensive use of windows at Dalaman Airport and wide areas are enabling people to stroll around in the terminal aim at ensuring the comfort of the passengers. Situated in the middle of the Aegean and Mediterranean, Dalaman bears the characteristics of the both regions and climates. The New International Terminal of Dalaman Airport is projected to combine the modern architecture and natural beauties under in one building and to take the passengers on a small tour in Aegean and Mediterranean by means of indoor gardens located particularly in the waiting halls. Thanks to the windows surrounding the building, the sunshine will be by the terminal all day long.

Terminal Features

The Domestic and International Terminals at the current airport in Dalaman covers an area of 35.000 m2. When the Dalaman Airport Project is completed in 2006, the new International Terminal covering an area of 95.000 m2 will be three times bigger than the current terminal. Within the framework of the project, in addition to the International Terminal, an additional apron of 210.000 m2 and a parking lot covering 14.000 m2 with a capacity 950 vehicles, CIP and VIP buildings are being constructed.

When the terminal commences operation, passenger capacity per annum will rise up to 10.000.000 people. Together with the additional aprons to be constructed, 14 new parking places for airplanes are planned. There are 8 passenger bridges and 6 distant plane passenger boarding gates. At the New International Terminal, there will be 60 check-in counters, with a capacity of 4000 passengers and 5000 baggage per hour. In addition, the necessary infrastructure is being prepared for early check-in at regional hotels in order to avoid long queues at the terminal.

Services such as ticket sales, banks and exchange offices, post office, emergency care clinic, baby rooms and children play grounds, pharmacy, newspaper stall, car rent, hotel reservations, florist, checkroom for luggage, restrooms etc. will be offered to all passengers. There will also be a small Mosque, Chapel and Synagogue for prayers at Dalaman International Terminal.

back to headlines