Turkish medical care 'of high quality'

In news that may interest those thinking of investing in Turkish property, it has been stated that the quality of medical care in Turkey is of a very high standard, meaning that those who go to live there or undertake long holidays need not worry about their treatment should they need it.

Dominic Whiting, editor of the Buying in Turkey property guide, told Property Wire: "The quality of care is equal and in many cases far superior to that available in the UK," adding that most staff in tourist-orientated areas speak English.

The portal notes that for those staying in the country a long time, private medical insurance could be had for as little as £1,320 to cover a 40-year-old couple for a year.

Those investing in Turkey and pleased to have done so include Scottish investors John and Isobel Ferguson, the Sunday Mail reported at the weekend.

Mrs Ferguson told the paper there was "no way" they could have got anything in Scotland to compare with the two-bed flat in Altinkum that they acquired for just £32,000.