Last Updated on 20/04/2023
For the past few years, real estate in Turkey has been one of the most reliable investment options. The developed Turkish real estate market attracted investors from all over the world. They have been competing to find the best and most profitable investment opportunities in Turkey. Similarly, celebrities are not an exception. In fact, many international stars selected Turkey as a vacation location or for investment opportunities.
So, here are some famous names who might surprise you with their properties in Turkey.
Celebrities who purchased real estate in Turkey
Jennifer Lopez invested in Real estate in Turkey
The American Latin singer-actress Jennifer Lopez chose Ataşehir in Asian Istanbul to invest in Real estate in Turkey. To clarify, in 2012, Jlo chose a property in a prominent location with a Bosphorus view. Moreover, the pop star received her apartment’s keys in a big ceremony held in the project’s sales office.
Naomi Campbell’s villa by Cleopatra Beach
According to CNBC, the British model and actress Naomi Campbell received an island vacation property in 2011 from her Russian billionaire boyfriend, Vladislav Doronin, for her 41st birthday. In fact, it’s located on Cleopatra Island in Turkey’s Gulf of Gökova. Furthermore, the property design was specially conceived by the Spanish architect Luis De Garrido. He designed the house in the shape of the Egyptian eye of Horus to protect her from evil eyes. With its unique iconic design, the house is one of the most prominent projects of Real estate in Turkey.
Since ancient Roman times, Turkey’s Sedir Island, also known as Cleopatra Island, has been a popular tourist attraction in the Gulf of Gökova. Cleopatra Beach is famous for having outstanding sand, unlike any other beach in the area. According to mythology, Mark Antony brought the sand in specifically for Cleopatra, who refused to step foot on any soil that wasn’t Egyptian. And this is where the name Cleopatra beach came from.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s vacation house in Izmir
The A-list Hollywood couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie purchased a multimillion-dollar summer villa on Turkey’s western coast in Izmir in 2015. The 7-bedroom mansion is located precisely in Urla. As soon as the name of Brangelina was announced as a property buyer, the prices jumped remarkably in the area.
According to reports, the famous couple made the purchase through an Italian real estate agency operating in Turkey. They spent $ 2.6 million on the super deluxe property in October 2015. Actually, it constitutes an important sale in the market of real estate in Turkey.
Cristiano Ronaldo chose Izmir for real estate in Turkey
Cristiano Ronaldo, Real Madrid’s famous Portuguese footballer, purchased a property in Turkey’s western city of Izmir for $3.44 million in 2015. The mansion spans 12,000 square meters and features seven bedrooms, three living rooms, and one open and one closed swimming pool. According to reports, Ronaldo bought the mansion online. However, he came later to spend the summer holidays with his family.
Anastasia Makeeva bought a property in Alanya
Anastasia Makeeva, the Russian actress, also chose Turkey to buy a property and invest in Real estate in 2021. In fact, the purchase of a property in Mahmutlar, Alanya, was one of the greatest headlines in Russian show business at that time. This purchase appeals to Russians not only because it is associated with a celebrity name. But in recent years, Russians have been showing a great interest in Real estate in Turkey. Yet, This interest increased remarkably in recent months, especially after the conflict situation between Russia and Ukraine.
The actress stated having considered buying a home in Cyprus, Spain, Bulgaria, Greece, and even Albania but ultimately decided on Turkey. Moreover, Makeeva’s apartment purchase demonstrated how profitable housing in Turkey is. For approximately 130,000$, the actress was able to purchase a luxurious penthouse.
Russians’ recent interest in Real estate in Turkey
Russians began actively purchasing property in Turkey. According to Bloomberg, they topped the foreign buyer rating of Turkish properties in April, according to statistics from the Turkish Statistical Institute.
Foreigners signed 6447 real estate purchase and sale agreements last month. Yet, The Russians made 1152 of them.
Real estate in Turkey, a developed sector for investment
The market of real estate in Turkey is attractive because of the well-developed transportation infrastructure, entertainment alternatives, and building industry. Turkey is also rising as a real estate investment destination due to its location at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. With high-value and profitable properties for sale in Turkey, the market offers promising real estate chances in 2022.
As we’ve seen, even the world’s wealthiest celebrities find profitable investment opportunities in the Turkish real estate market. So if you want to buy a property in the same neighborhood or city with your favorite celebrity, don’t hesitate to contact us and get a risk-free initial consultation. MEO consultants team will give you a complete advisory with full-service support.
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