Every time you invest in real estate, particularly in overseas properties, you don’t only invest in the specific house or piece of land because you also invest in the economy of that country and region at the same time.

Properties in Istanbul range from Ottoman townhouses with intricate details to contemporary European-style villas.Traveling across Turkey is a feast for the eyes with the unique architectural styles in different regions.

Most houses on the Black Sea Coast and further north are constructed from wood.

Ottoman townhouses tend to be more intricate if their original occupants were richer.Yali A yali is a type of seaside mansion that normally dates back to the Ottoman period.

These are among the most exclusive kinds of Turkish houses that come with high prices.

A yali is usually rather spacious with gardens surrounding it with elaborate woodwork details along the gables.