Sentiment in the Turkish construction sector is rising, with contractors seeming confident that some of the momentum lost over the past 12 months will be regained as the government moves to open up several large-scale developments for tender.
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Articles & Analysis | Rising star: An increasingly affluent population drives demand for homes, while Istanbul’s role as business centre boosts the commercial market from The Report: Turkey 2012
Rapid economic growth, a young demographic profile, and the stirrings of gentrification in Europe’s largest city combined make Turkey one of the hottest real estate attractions around. In line with other markets exposed to the European debt crisis, however, it may see a speed bump in the near term.
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Erman Ilıcak, Chairman, Rönesans Holding from The Report: Turkey 2012
Articles & Analysis | Planned development: Urban renewal programmes plus major infrastructure projects equal significant opportunities for investment from The Report: Turkey 2012
With strong year-end results both in 2010 and 2011, Turkey’s construction sector emerged from the 2008-09 financial crisis in relatively good shape. A projected slowdown in the local economy due to European sovereign debt woes means the double-digit growth is unlikely to be repeated in the near term, but the underlying fundamentals look strong.
Articles & Analysis | Further afield: Contractors gain profits and valuable experience by doing work abroad from The Report: Turkey 2012
Even as Turkey gears up for a major series of investments in infrastructure, residential and commercial construction, its biggest companies are cutting their teeth in developing countries around the world. A host of contractors have been making a name for themselves internationally over the past several decades, working mainly in the Middle East and...
Articles & Analysis | Buyers from abroad: A proposed law will make it easier for foreigners to purchase property from The Report: Turkey 2012
With property values rising, the rest of the world has turned its attention to Turkey’s booming real estate market. In addition to the obvious attractions of portfolio investments in this emerging market, the past several years have seen many foreigners buying Turkish property as a first or second home. Moreover, legal changes are expected to expand...