Purchasing housing and moving to the sea: practical features of immigration to Turkey

How to plan a move to Turkey without being a citizen of this country? What aspects really matter? What should you definitely remember and take into account? We consider the most significant stages of moving from a practical point of view and understand the intricacies of the process.

Optimal time for "reconnaissance"

It is quite logical that before moving for permanent residence to a new country, you will want to get as much information as possible about it. Some of this information can and should be collected in person. It is important to understand that renting a home for a period of at least a year is not an easy task, since most property owners focus on tourists and the corresponding season, and it is unlikely that you will need such a long period of time to choose the area in which you want to stay and find a suitable property.

Season for study tour

Winter and the off-season are a good time for several reasons. Rental prices will be significantly lower at this time. Not only a good, but also an excellent apartment at this time will cost you no more than 400 Euros per month. The absence of a tourist boom will allow you to confidently and quickly navigate local features, which is also quite profitable and convenient for you.

Housing costs depending on the season

It is important to understand that with the change of season, only the rental price changes, while the sale price of apartments remains the same, such price lists do not change, therefore there is no fundamental difference in which month to buy housing, if we are talking about a purchase. You should choose the time based on your own convenience.

Please note: In accordance with local law, the owner of rental property is required to register tenants with the police. It is extremely important to ensure that the landlord is truly willing to do this. Registration will definitely be required when going to the hospital and will simply help to avoid many problems. Learn one simple rule: if you need to rent a home, then rent it legally. There is no need to make exceptions to this rule.

Useful information tours

As a rule, an infotour is structured as follows:

1. After agreeing on the date of your arrival in Turkey, you will be met at the airport and will be assisted with legal accommodation for temporary residence.
2. Property inspection begins. As a rule, one day is allocated to inspect objects available for purchase in a particular area. During this time, the Russian-speaking manager will show you all the real estate in the area and if the choice is not made, then the next day the subject of study and inspection will be another area.
3. The approximate cost of the info tour is $200.
4. To achieve maximum efficiency, all search criteria are discussed in advance and strictly taken into account during the housing selection process.

Fundamental features of choice

One of the features of Turkish real estate built over the past 20 years is the presence on the property of one or more swimming pools, barbecue areas, and fitness rooms. This state of affairs should not be perceived as a luxury. This is the norm in Turkey and is unlikely to be a decisive factor in the selection process. Contrary to popular belief, such housing is in demand not only among tourists, but also among local residents.

It is quite logical and expected that the presence of additional elements of comfort leads to an increase in the cost of housing maintenance: apartment owners pay for the so-called aidat. As a rule, the amount is approximately 30 euros per month, when there is an indoor pool and spa - 50 euros and above. The specific amount of the aid must be announced before the transaction so that the prospective buyer can plan his expenses.

If the presence of swimming pools and other secondary attributes of comfort is not a fundamental point for you, then the right decision would be to pay attention to urban-type apartments. They are available both on the secondary market and among new buildings, in any area, so there is plenty to choose from. The minimum fee for services related to the maintenance of the house and surrounding area (elevator, cleaning of the entrance, lighting) will be approximately 5 Euros per month.

The cost of housing in this case will depend not on the infrastructure, but on the year of construction of the residential property. It is quite logical that an apartment in a new building and in a house built several decades ago will differ significantly in cost and it is most rational to proceed from the budget allocated for the purchase of housing.

Layouts and area

There will be a living room in any case, but the number of bedrooms should be chosen based on the number of family members. In any case, the Turkish real estate market is wide and varied enough for you to choose the best option.

Features of the heating season

Lack of heating is a normal state of affairs for many regions of Turkey. Apartments geographically oriented to the north will be cheaper, but this is hardly a good reason to save, and the first cool season by local standards will easily convince you of this.

Proximity to the sea

Contrary to popular belief, this aspect is rarely decisive. Based on experience, we strongly recommend considering housing options that meet the following criteria:

1. The distance to the beach is approximately 3 kilometers.
2. An area with well-developed infrastructure.

Avoid areas that are primarily designed for older citizens: it will be very difficult to find schools, kindergartens and similar institutions designed for children here.

approximate cost

Taking into account the rise in real estate prices, we recommend focusing on an amount of 80 to 100 thousand Euros. Good, comfortable, modern housing in an area with good infrastructure will cost approximately this amount. Of course, you can find cheaper options, but you will have to sacrifice something in terms of comfort, location, and infrastructure.