About Us

We are an Istanbul-based relocation company with the personal experience to understand your needs and the professional structure to help you full fill them.

With a management team of Turkish and foreign backgrounds, we are your main source of information on all local expat matters.

We have the trustworthy contacts, we know the territory and, thanks to our multilingualism, we guarantee perfect communication between you and local contacts and resources.

Our support service expand beyond the initial relocation phase.

From your arrival, throughout your stay in Istanbul, until your departure from Turkey : We are always here to provide guidance and support

YKC / Bosphorus Relocation will be a perfect partner for all those who want to organize a new life in Turkey.

YKC / BOSPHORUS RELOCATION is a member of EuRA (European Relocation Association, established in 1998) and is bound by their ethics and rules of conduct.

The stated aim of EuRA is to spread knowledge and understanding of the issues surrounding employee mobility.

Further, EuRA enhances industry performance standards by communication and education.

Meet The Team

Shirley Tavaşi

Managing Director

Shirley Tavaşi has an International Relations and Communications degree from Regent's College in London. Speaks fluent English, Turkish and intermediate Italian , French. She has joined YKC/ Bosphorus Relocation team as settling in consultant in 2010 and continued as a relocation consultant for five years. She became the company partner in 2015. Since 2019, she is the Managing Director of YKC/Bosphorus Relocation. She has extensive knowledge about the work and residence permit application processes as well as the education systems at the international schools in Istanbul.

Yasemin Kunze - Concewitz

Company Founder

Yasemin Kunze-Concewitz was born in Istanbul and spent most of her life accompanying her family on diplomatic foreign assignments in Russia, Cyprus, Sweden, Germany and the USA. She has a background in media and advertising. She is the founder of YKC/Bosphorus Relocation, having experienced the special lifestyle personally. She has a degree in Economics from the Bosphorus University/Istanbul. She speaks English, German and French.

Nathalie Welter

Senior Relocation Consultant

Nathalie was born in Istanbul and has a degree in Guidance & Psychological Counseling from the Bosphorus University. She has previously worked in Textile and Import sectors and has worked over 13 years as a Foreign Trade Manager in one of the top Coal Trading companies in Turkey. As she was born as a French citizen in Istanbul, she has personally experienced the challenges expats are experiencing in foreign countries. Nathalie has joined YKC / Bosphorus Relocation in 2019 and has been providing relocation consultancy to the assignees coming to Istanbul. She speaks English, French, Italian and Spanish.

Luis Fins

Relocation Consultant

Luis was born in Istanbul and and has a degree in "Department of Public Relations and Advertising" at Marmara University. She has worked over ten years as a Brand Manager in best well known advertising agencies in Turkey. During her career, she participated in many academic certificate programs. Luis joined YKC/ Bosphorus Relocation team in 2021 and has been providing relocation consultancy to the assignees coming to Istanbul. She speaks English and beginners Spanish.

Altan Gürus

Office Representative / Company Driver

Altan was born in Istanbul and has attended the Hotel Management Associate Degree Program at Marmara University. He has worked over nine years as a the Production Manager in one of the well known seafood producers and export companies in Turkey. His interest in American Classic Cars enabled him to work in the automotive industry for almost four years. Altan joined YKC/ Bosphorus Relocation team in 2019 and has been providing consultancy mainly on settling in process of the assignees coming into Istanbul. He speaks intermediate English and beginners French.

Members Words

Outstanding support and guidance during our pre-assignment trip. Organized, efficient, punctual and responsive. I particularly appreciated the speed of response to our requets to visit certain apartments and Yasemin’s advice regarding issues with some of the apartments we visited and terms to be offered/negotiated with the apartment owners.

Maria Da Graca

Shirley has been incredibly helpful and insightful.

Penelope

Working with Jessica is really good and she is outstanding. I felt very well supported and she was really fast in all responses and feedbacks promptly when requested. My family needs were all fullfilled and I'm very satisfied with her services. Outstanding.

Daniel

I would like to say ‘Teşekkür ederiz’ to YKC, and especially for you, of course, as you did a wonderful job during this time. As I said, I would like to also give this feedback because your support were over my expectation. Too much attention, too much sensible and very very dedicated and committed. Keep the pace Jessica, you are on the correct way in your career.

Roger

We wanted to thank you for supporting us during the settling-in and hand over process. We were worried about the last minute change at our arrival but you did an outstanding job. From our hearts, we wanted to thank you for being so friendly and carefull with all of the details, making us feel more comfortable in this transition.

Nahuel

In general, services provided were very efficient and showed a lot of professionalism. We were very happy to have you show us around Istanbul and make us visit houses as well as schools. The Team understood very well what were our needs regarding our new life here and we really appreciated your company. I was also surprised to get replies to my e-mail always very quickly. I hope these remarks will help you build a stronger team.
Yours truly,

Patricia

I think Ozlem Hanim did a fantastic job with us. She is VERY fast in response and things really happen when she is involved. My family and I would certainly prefer to have YKC’s help whenever possible.

Ayman

Shirley is a joy to work with. She has a great sense of humor and supported us by going above and beyond. She was always available to help me in any way. Her willingness to communicate gave me comfort that she was available night and day, weekends for my silly questions. Her support in arranging TV, internet, phone and other services has been invaluable to me. I now consider Shirley to be a friend! Thanks so much for your awesome support, Shirley!!

Cindy

Thank you so much for a very productive week in Istanbul, you are really a professional, never loose the passion for what you do. Thank you very, very much.

Carolina

Daniel

The destination services provider was very friendly and always willing to help and take an additional step to make me feel at home and at ease

Anne