30/07/2015

The Saudi King Arrives with 1,000 entourage at French Riviera

We all know the Rich and Famous have their say as to what they want and when they want it.
However, the local people of  Vallauris on the French Riviera are not taking the Kings demands lightly.  100,000 people have signed a petition declaring the beach kept open to the public

The king, due to security and privacy reasons requests the tourist beach (Mirandole)  be closed to the public whilst he stays in his luxury private villa with his entourage of 1000 people.   The King has also gained approval to build his own private lift from the luxury villa to the private beach with access also forbidden from local police.  His plans also include a staircase and wooden walkways from his villa down to the beach so his feet never hit the sand.

We at Oludenizhomes could not help but notice the villa and the beach the King is currently residing at.  The main reason we noticed of course is that we specialise in property and live and work in one of the most beautiful parts of Turkey.
 
Knight Island Property for Sale
Whilst the Kings Villa is extremely large and the beach private (if the King gets his own way), we have our very own Knight Island here in Fethiye with some fantastic property for sale.  Also here in Fethiye and Gocek we see many rich and famous guests from all over the world including Roman Abramovich, Chelsea football clubs owner who frequently visits Fethiye on his luxurious yacht.

Fethiye,  A wonderful and beautiful place still to be discovered by thousands.



Knight Island Fethiye Turkey
Knight Island, Fethiye, Turkey

A Guide to Changing Your Money in Turkey - Currency Exchange


Coming to Turkey on holiday and getting used to using ‘Foreign Money’ can sometimes be a little confusing right? How much should I change? Where will I get the best exchange rate? Should I obtain my foreign currency in my home country or wait till I get to Turkey?


Whether you are travelling to Turkey for a holiday or living in Turkey, These are all questions most of us have asked ourselves aren’t they?

First of all, not many people are aware of this, but according to Turkish law no.1567 it is illegal to exchange money anywhere other than a bank or authorised Money Exchange Office in Turkey.

The reality is that more often than not, you will see local shops, hotels, bars and restaurants all willing to buy your currency from you – be it Sterling, Euro or Dollars. They often give you the ‘going rate’ and there is nothing more convenient than being sat in a bar sipping a nice cool drink being catered for by friendly bar staff. Be careful, although it is fairly common, you are breaking the law. Also make sure the exchange rate you are getting is competitive! And of course it is not guaranteed the money you receive from these illegal places is not counterfeit money.

Top Tips to Consider

1. Change your money in Turkey. You always get a better rate for Turkish Lira in Turkey than you will in your home country.

2. The rates in the resorts are never as good as they are in a town or city. Invariably, tourist resorts and airports will offer you less.

3. Always compare the rates by looking at different places. You might be surprised just how much they can vary.

4. Rates always seem to be better when the banks are open. So, after 5pm when the online trading rates are not available, you might find the rate will drop. The same goes for the weekend. We always find the best rates are available from Tuesdays to Thursdays.

5. When you have changed your currency, always count your money and check you have been given the correct amount at the point of exchange. Check it even if the server uses a counting machine or counts it out right in front of you.

6. Most exchange places do not charge a fee or commission for exchanging your currency. But do check in advance to avoid any shocks.

7. Use the calculator on your phone to check what you get is what you expected.

Hopefully the above advice may have helped you in some way. Enjoy your holiday!!

Property for Sale in Turkey  

26/07/2015

Welcome To Oludenizhomes New Blog Site

Hello and welcome to our new blog direct from Oludenizhomes in Turkey

Our aim is to produce great content regarding everything about Turkey and of course property.  We will be keeping our readers up to date with the latest property trends, global news and general Turkish news. 

We also understand some of our readers may be concerned regarding the latest governmental actions in Turkey and it's surrounding areas, all of which sadly effect peoples decisions to either visit or invest in Turkey.  Please stay tuned, we will be giving our very own insight into all the latest developments..

Thank you

The Team at Oludenizhomes