A branch of Turkey''s leading bank has created a new mortgage deal designed to make it even easier for Britons to invest in Turkish property.

IsBank London, a branch of Turkiye Is Bankasy, has developed a mortgage product which offers competitive rates for overseas repayment mortgages in pounds sterling.

Mr Kaan Tokat, IsBank London general manager, confirmed: "Turkey is a hot property market for UK nationals and does not show any signs of cooling off."

To help Britons take advantage of the favourable investment climate, The IsBank Overseas Mortgage is now specifically available to UK nationals buying finished Turkish properties.

Ozgur Altan, research and business development manager at Isbank London, said: "IsBank London is uniquely positioned to help the UK investor capitalise on the Turkish property market's many advantages.

"When someone decides they want to buy a property or home in Turkey, they can take comfort in knowing that our new overseas mortgages make certain the process is very straightforward for UK residents."
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April 2008

Cruise Liners Coming to Altinkum

The first Cruise liner to arrive at Altinkum on Wednesday May 21st

Two more cruise ships will visit on Wednesday May 28 and one on June 4 – with passengers being given the option of taking pre-planned excursions to Ephesus, or to enjoy the delights of Altınkum.

The cruise liners, Wind Star and Wind Spirit, which each have a capacity of 148 passengers, will dock in Altınkum Bay, with passengers being taken on board smaller ships into the port.

Windstar Cruises has opted to call in at Altınkum as the time from Patmos to Altınkum is only one-and-a-half hours, as against four hours to Kuşadasi, and enable travelers to get to the likes of Ephesus quicker.

The announcements were made at the port on Thursday (Apr 10), with many officials in attendance, including Didim governor Mustafa Malay. A cocktail party for the official opening will be held, with many dignitaries present, on May 1.

Travellers on the Windstar Cruises can choose from 46 7-day sailings during May through October to visit beautiful locations, such as Altınkum, and the Greek Isles.

Windstar is the only cruise line that offers such an extensive season of itineraries and traditionally sell out very fast.

ICruise rates begin at $2,599 per person, based on double occupancy.