property for sale in didim

Property in Didim for sale | Didim real estate for sale

Didim is located on the western Aegean coastline of Turkey, sitting south of the large city of Izmir and north of the popular cosmopolitan peninsula of Bodrum.

A district in the province of Aydin, and a very popular holiday destination with several sub-districts with its most popular destination for holidays being Altinkum, especially amongst British tourists, with many of its visitors returning year after year, closely followed by Yesilkent, Mavisehir and Akbuk which are also popular with Turkish tourists.

The Didim area depends highly on the tourism trade in the summer, for its main income source. Though agriculture also plays a huge part with its main crops being wheat and cotton

Didim sits on the site of the antique city of Didyma, which is where its name originates from, and is home to the fantastic ruins of the Temple of Apollo, which attracts thousands of visitors every day. The history books say that Didyma which translates as ‘twin’, relating to the God and Goddess, Apollo and Artemis, who were born in the Didim area.

The area is known for its long golden sandy beaches, crystal clear blue waters, and its wonderful climate, with long hot summers and short mild winters with people still using the beaches in January.

Real Estate in Didim

In most coastal areas of Turkey properties with sea views come with a high price tag, however with Didim property for sale sea views all comes as standard. You can purchase a modern 2 bedroom apartment with a spacious balcony and amazing views for as low as £35,000.

Most of the property in Didim is part of well-maintained complexes with modern family facilities. These facilities normally include swimming pools, children’s play areas, gyms, poolside bars and more come as standard.

Villa accommodation for sale in Didim is less common, though a villa on a complex can be picked up with prices of around £55,000 with 3 bedrooms and a shared pool.

These low prices, certainly doesn’t affect the quality, though some may need a little refurbishment to bring them up to a good standard for rental purposes.

Investment Potential

If you are looking to buy property in Didim, Turkey for investment purposes you can’t really go wrong, with a growing market for property and the recent investment in the up-market Didim marina which is now shaping the area into a top holiday destination and prices are set to rise as demand increases, now is the time to buy to capitalise on both rental yields and capital appreciation, as homes will become more luxurious to meet the demand from its newer and more discerning visitors.

The beauty of property in Didim, Turkey is value for money holiday apartments for sale and available for both high and low budget property buyers.

Hot Tip from Tolga Ertukel, founder of Turkey Homes: “If you are seeking value for money sea view property on the Aegean coastline, nothing can beat Didim. This beautiful resort town is already popular with Brits especially and Turkish people from major cities where they see Didim as ideal for their holiday destinations.”

FAQ Property For Sale In Didim

• Can foreigners buy property in Didim?

  Yes, foreigners have been buying property in Didim and Altinkum for many years, holiday homes, permanent homes and for investment and a rental income.

• How much is property tax in Didim?

  Property tax is an annual government fee that is calculated at 0.2% of any residential property in Didim and Altinkum, much like the UK’s council tax.

• Is it safe to buy property in Didim 2021?

  Needless to say, 2021 has bought it with it some very unprecedented times; however, buying a property in Didim and Altinkum now is as safe as it always has been.

• How much does it cost to buy property in Didim?

  When trying to figure out the costs involved when buying a property in Didim and Altinkum, a simple rule is to add 8.5% to the purchase price and this will cover all costs.