FAQ

Only in rural areas and military zones. None of our properties in rural area and military zone

Your passport(s) photocopies, passport sized photographs (3 cm * 4 cm) and tax number.

You will pay stamp duty, legal fees, other official expenses and purchase tax. The latter is just 3%

In order to have a telephone or ADSL line in your property you need to have a residence permit as outlined in question 11 and last electricity/water invoices of the property to sign in. The infrastructure is very good and it takes max 15 days to have the line open after all the necessary applications are done.

After you have received the Title deed of the property, our agency is taking care of all these procedures at the local authorities. The cost for the subscriptions is as follows:
If the property purchased is a newly built building
Electricity subscription cost : 60-100 ? (depending on the power level in the house)
Water subscription cost : 95 ~ 160 ? approx.+ water used until title deed transfer
If the property purchased is an old building with existing memberships
Electricity subscription cost : 30 -70 ? (depending on the power level in the house)
Water subscription cost : 30 ? approx.

With the last update in the law on the property ownership for foreigners, due to reciprocity agreements between the countries some nationals need to get a residence permit of minimum 6 months in order to own a property. That is a procedure that takes 2-3 days to get the residence permit after the necessary applications are done. For 6 months application the cost is around 250 Euro. Second Home Turkey provides this assistance service for its clients from a nationality necessitating a residence permit to purchase a property.

Since the Turkish Riviera is at the same time very popular tourism destination, in most of the districts there are at least two fully equipped private hospitals, one government hospital and a major University hospital in Antalya center. In each main towns

The living cost is extremely cheap especially in terms of food and living in Turkey. In every district you would find weekly fresh markets with varieties of fresh vegetables. In addition to that, the power of the foreign currencies against Turkish currency (YTL) make the living even more cheaper for the foreigners living in Turkey.
Some living costs in Turkey:
Water per m3 : 0.58 Euro / m3
Energy per kwh : 0.08 Euro / kwh
Petrol per liter : 1.55 Euro / liter
Dinner in a luxury restaurant : Approx. 15.00 Euro per person
Turkish kebap : Approx. 4.00 Euro per plate
Tomatoes : 0.25 Euro / kg
Lamb meat : 8 Euro / kg
White bread : 0.15 Euro / piece
Beer : 1.5 Euro / liter
Hair Cut : Approx.10.00 Euro per cut
House cleaning : 30 Euro / full day cleaning
Minibus (in Alanya) : 0,50 Cent per person
Highways : Free of charge in the Mediterranean Coast

To get a vehicle you bought in Turkey registered on your name, you need
first to obtain the

Whenever a property is sold, registered and licensed real estate agents are entitled to receive 3% service fee over the actual sales price of the property from the purchaser and the property owner separately.
This includes the following services for the Buyer:
Organization of personalized inspection trips

Compared to most places in Europe, Turkey is big; about 300,000 Square Miles (780,580 sq km) and remembering that the region has been inhabited for the last 2,500 years or so there are plenty historical places to visit, if you do intend to tour the country bear this in mind and do plenty of planning before you strike out.
The most common form of transport in Turkey is the bus and Turkey has a very comprehensive, efficient and reasonably priced luxury coach service reaching every corner of the country.
Journeys can take a long time though and so many companies offer overnight services for journeys over 8 hours or so. This can be useful to know if you are traveling on a limited budget because you can save on Hotel expenses.
All coaches have reclining seats with sufficient leg room, in addition the long haul coaches offer on board entertainment, a steward service, refreshments and Toilet facilities plus there are regular stops along the way so you can get to stretch your legs and perhaps have a hot snack or glass of tea. Smoking is not allowed on board.
Journeys normally begin at the

In 2005, Turkey has started negotiations to become a member of E.U. and that gives the investors to double and even triple their investment within few years. Real estate prices are still very attractive in comparison with E.U. countries; take your chance to make a good investment for your future. And with the last changes in the regulations on property ownership for foreign citizens, buying a property is a lot simpler now and living cost is incomparably cheap compared to the majority of European countries. The investors and buyers who started buying properties in 2003 have been able to earn minimum 20% per year over their capital investment.

This is a tourist

Turkey has an abundance of Natural Springs and water sources and the sanitation standards are quite good.
As a

Currently there are no vaccination requirements for any international traveler to enter Turkey. Please check at The World Health Organization web site, http://www.who.org For more country specific details

To avoid potential problems, should you be traveling around the countryside be a little

You are required at all times to carry an official ID with photograph whilst in Turkey.
It is a good practice to have a photocopy of your passport, ticket details, travel insurance, hotel address etc. plus a 24-hour emergency contact number and you should carry these with you at all times.
Whenever it is practical though, try to avoid carrying your original travel documents with you, simply in case of loss or theft. If possible leave them in a Hotel Safety Deposit Box or keep them very securely about your person. As previously mentioned, you should carry some form

During the summer season, and especially in the resort areas, supermarkets, mini-markets and shops are open everyday, often until late night and in many cases all night.
As a general guideline opening days and times are as follows:
Banks: 09.00 - 12.00 and 13.30 - 17.00 Monday to Friday.
Post Offices: (identified by yellow PTT signs) 08.00 - 20.00 Monday to Saturday, and 09.00 - 19.00 on Sundays.
Chemists (Eczane) - 09.00-19.00 Monday to Saturday: 24 Hour Duty chemists are open on a rota basis and their details are posted in all chemists

Turkey is arguably one of the safest countries in the world to visit and the crime rate is low when compared to many Western European countries. Interpol ranks Turkey as the safest holiday destination in Europe for travelers.
For sure common sense precautions should be taken against petty crimes such as pick pocketing, bag snatching etc. but by and large visitors will find Turks to be friendly and helpful.
The following link may help you to compare the various crime statistics in Turkey against those in other countries.
http://www.nationmaster.com/graph/cri_tot_cri_percap-crime- total-crimes-per-capita

This depends on your nationality. At the time of writing the Turkish Ministry of Foreign affairs posts Visa information on their website here: http://www.mfa.gov.tr/MFA/ConsularInformation/ ForForeigners/VisaInformation

As in the most of the Mediterranean, Turkish Drivers may appear to drive somewhat

There can be mosquitoes in certain areas so some form of repellant is advisable, especially for those people who are prone to bites, it is also a good idea to take precautions in your bedroom with a mosquito plug, spray etc. Ants are frequent in some rural areas.

Credit cards are accepted in most shops and restaurants in the main Cities or Resorts areas. This may not be the case in smaller villages or remote places so it is generally a good idea to try always to have some cash handy.

Travelers Cheques can be cashed at banks, exchange bureaus and most of the larger hotels

Turkey is on GMT + 2 (daylight saving = GMT +3 and operates between late March to late September). This means generally that Turkey is 1 hour ahead of European and 2 hours ahead of the UK standard times. Still it is a good idea to check the local time when you arrive in Turkey and adjust your watch accordingly

The Turkish mains power supply is 220 Vac 50 Hz. The standard Wall sockets take two round pin plugs, similar to the one used in many European countries. You will need an adapter if you intend to use appliances not fitted with this type of plug; it is a good idea to bring a suitable adaptor with you as this may be difficult to find locally.

The official currency in Turkey is the New Turkish Lira (YTL

Yes

We advise you to open a separate bank-account in Turkey for Turkish Lira and for Euros. When purchasing a residence you do not need these accounts immediately, however at a later date it is convenient to have your standing charges automatically paid from your bank-account

There is a transfer service for all residents and tenants to and from the airport for ? 60.

Public transport in Alanya is extremely well-organised by the so-called dolmus buses. These are medium-sized buses which frequently transport passengers to different areas in town and the surroundings of Alanya. You can stop a dolmus at any moment to get on or off

Alanya is one of the hottest places in Turkey . It has a sub-tropical climate which makes spending winter there very agreeable. In summer temperatures can rise to over 30 degrees Centigrade, in winter temperatures vary around 15 degrees C. July and August are the hottest months.

Recently it is possible get a mortgage for a house in Turkey.
Interest rates 6,96 %?
The features of the loan:?
Loan to value:Maximum 65% of the appraisal value (not always equal to the sales price)
Debt to income: Maximum net salary to spend to total loans instalments 50%
Valuation of income: Only salary income transferred to a bank account, average profit of the last years, pension income.
Maximum amount: no maximum
Minimum amount: 30.000 euro
Nationalities:? All countries that have a reciprocal agreement with Turkey

A Tapu is a document witch shows that you are the owner of a property.



Every property transfer is cadastral registered. In Turkey the commitment of a notary do not oblige and moreover lay the property Right and the recording in the land register a lot are more complicated than in the U.K

The purchaser receives the Tapu after property transfer. This is a certificate of registration at the land register. First we send the papers to the regional Tapu office then the papers will be sending to the military in Izmir to check that the property is not build in a military zone. Between the 2 and 4 months the transfer of the Tapu can be arrange and you are the owner of your house in Turkey.

Pay attention to, a lawyer, notary or someone else can never deliver Tapu