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In
most areas of Turkey finding accommodation to
rent or buy isn't
difficult, providing your requirements aren't
too unusual. Accommodation
accounts for around 25 per cent of the average
Turkish family's budget,
but can be more in the major cities. Property
prices and rents in Turkey
vary considerably depending on the region and
city.
It is very practical to have a street map of the
area where you are
going to live. Check out the local tourist
information office for free
copies. Even after you have found your home, you
will find a street map
invaluable for getting around.
Residences Permits
According to the provisions of Law no.5683 of 15
July 1950, persons who
come to Turkey as tourists may stay Four months
without a residence
permit, unless there is a restriction in their
visa or a separate
provision in the visa agreement between Turkey
and their country of origin.
Generally the period stipulated in visa
agreements is three months. ( NOTE
IT SAY'S THREE MONTH'S ON YOUR VISA THE ACTUAL
REAL TIME IS 90 DAYS..!!
)Persons who wish to stay longer in Turkey are
required to apply to the
security authorities for a residence permit.
Rent (Kiralik) or Buy (Satilik)
If you're planning to stay in Turkey for only a
year then renting is
usually the best solution since the costs
associated with purchasing a
house can be 10% of its value. However with the
upsurge in the popularity
of Turkey as a holiday destination buying is a
safe and good
investment.
Furnished or Unfurnished
Most rental properties in Turkey are let
unfurnished, particularly for
lets longer than one year. Furnished properties
are difficult to find
and generally poorly equipped. Note that
"unfurnished" doesn't simply
mean without furniture" in Turkey. An
unfurnished property is usually an
"empty shell" with no light fixtures,
curtain rods or even a television
aerial. There's also no cooker, refrigerator,
dishwasher and there may
even be no kitchen units, carpets or kitchen
sink! Always ask before
viewing as you may save yourself a wasted trip.
If the previous tenant
has fitted items such as carpets and kitchen
cupboards, he may ask you to
reimburse him for the cost. You should be
prepared to negotiate the
price and make sure that you receive value for
your money.
Areas
If you want to live in an area where there are
many international
residents it is best to check out where the
schools and hospitals are.
Contact your embassy or international social
organizations and ask the
international residents.
Costs
Rents for a 2-bedroom apartment in the south of
Turkey start at £175 -
200 per month, while a 3-bedroom house start
around £200 - 250 per
month. In addition, you might pay a real estate
agent up to 1 months rent.
Then you might need to buy kitchen cabinets and
maybe pay for
redecoration.
Types of Housing
Many Turkish families live in communal property
developments where
rents are
Lower than in the town centers. Rents are
calculated according to the
number
Of bedrooms and the floor area (in square
meters). Generally the higher
an apartment is in a block, the more expensive
it is (you pay for the
view, the extra light, the absence of street
noise, increased security
and the rarified air). However, if a block
doesn't have a lift,
apartments on lower floors may be the most
expensive.
In case of a Dispute with the Landlord
If you have a complaint regarding a long-term
rental, you should report
it to the local municipal office (Kaymakamlik).
If they're unable to
help you, they will direct you to the office
where you can make a formal
complaint. Depending on the type of dispute you
may be directed towards
a solicitor.
This is to provide basic information about
relocating to Turkey.
The information in this post is of a general
nature and does not
constitute legal advice.
Any other turkey related questions ..Drop in to
our forum and ask away, we have agents and
members on hand to help. |
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