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The Loft 777 Journal

Guides on loft living, horizontal architecture and investing in Gaziemir. Clear, honest writing for buyers who want to understand before they decide.

What Is a Loft Apartment? 8 Differences From a Standard Flat

Loft Living

July 28, 20267 min read

What Is a Loft Apartment? 8 Differences From a Standard Flat

High ceilings, open plans and a mezzanine void. What exactly is a loft apartment, how does it differ from a standard flat, and who is it for?

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Architecture

July 28, 20266 min read

What Is Horizontal Architecture? Why the Aegean Loves It

Not towers, but human scale. What is horizontal architecture, why is it so loved in the Aegean, and how does it meet loft living?

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10 Things to Know When Buying an Apartment in Gaziemir

Area Guide

July 28, 20268 min read

10 Things to Know When Buying an Apartment in Gaziemir

Nine minutes to the airport, 800 m to the rail line. Ten ways to assess the area, the price and the build when buying in Gaziemir.

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Where Is Gaziemir? A Guide to Izmir's Airport District

Area Guide

August 19, 20269 min read

Where Is Gaziemir? A Guide to Izmir's Airport District

The airport, the free zone, the fair grounds and the commuter rail are all in one district. What sets Gaziemir apart, and how does daily life actually work there?

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Buying an Apartment in Izmir: 9 Things to Check

Guide

August 19, 20268 min read

Buying an Apartment in Izmir: 9 Things to Check

Buying off-plan is not the same as buying a finished home. Which nine points should you check when assessing a building that exists only on paper?

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Gaziemir İZBAN Stations: Where They Are and Getting Around

Transport

August 19, 20266 min read

Gaziemir İZBAN Stations: Where They Are and Getting Around

Gaziemir has two İZBAN stations and the airport is the next stop along. Nine stops to Alsancak, two metro interchanges. What does living on a rail line mean?

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