Property in Turkey

  There are many museums and historical artefacts in the Antalya region. You know many of them.  However, the most interesting of them is the underwater museum in Side.   This museum is 20 metres deep in the sea and is the first and only underwater museum in Turkey.  Side Underwater Museum, a collection of 117 pieces made by Turkish sculptors, can be seen closely by diving into the sea.  Certified divers generally like the Poseidon statue , which is the largest statue with a height of 3.5 metres and a weight of 5 tons. The sculptures in the museum are made of materials compatible with underwater and are manufactured in a way that does not harm sea creatures. There are 3 stages for diving in the museum.  1st stage is between 3-8 metres and anyone can dive for this stage. The 2nd and 3rd stages are between 8-20 metres deep and you need to get a professional diving certificate to dive in these stages.  For more information, we leave the phone number of t...

Hello everyone, Today we will talk about a sensitive issue, forest fires. With the increase in temperatures in the summer months the forest areas are very dry and often forest fires occur. Since Alanya is one of the regions with the highest temperature in Turkey, we experience forest fires in the region every year. Forest fires can be caused by many natural causes such as high temperature, lightning strikes and so on. However, the most common causes of forest fires today are uncontrolled burning, smoking and agricultural work. In other words, forest fires that are started by humans.   Fire Fighting Aircraft in Turkey When forest fires need to be extinguished, ground interventions are often insufficient. That is why firefighting airplanes and helicopters are very important for all countries. Turkey has 2 unmanned aerial vehicles, 3 airplanes, 1 unmanned helicopter and 38 helicopters for aerial firefighting. When a fire is reported, these helicopters and planes take off from their b...

For those of you following the trends of the real estate market in Alanya you have seen how the curve has been only upward over the last couple of years. During the last quarter of 2022 the market peaked created by a high demand combined with a shortage of properties to sell. Hence properties that were previously sold at around 75.000 Euro would now sell at 179.000 Euro. In other words, for some properties prices went up almost 150%. Since then, the market has slowed down and prices have dropped slightly since the absolute peak around October 2022. But still we are at a level that doubles the prices over the last couple of years. Currently there is no shortage of properties in the market and the demand has settled back into a more normal level. This means that standard key points are back in play and that the market currently is just as much sellers as buyers market. As a seller you there for again need to pay attention to the following key points:   Pricing Properties above market...

A lot has been going on in Alanya over the last couple of years, and for a long period seller was king and the market belonged fully to the sellers.   Those times are over and the buyers have again gained a good position in the market, leaving us with a market dominated equally between seller and buyer.   So for those who are potential buyers, here are our recommendations for key points that you should definitely keep an eye on:   Pricing   Some sellers still believe that they can sell for the same price as last year when the market peaked. Be careful that you buy at market price, not at a overprice based on last years market.   Off plan vs ready build   The upward trend has increased the number of new constructions significantly. Many of these constructions are done by newly established constructors. When choosing a off plan property please only do so in close collaboration with a market professional that can clearly point out the risks related to this. Do...

  Just a few kilometres of the coast of Turkish resort town Kaş you will find a small Greek island named Kastellorizo.   For those looking do to something different this is a good and exiting opportunity, and everyday small ferry boats sail the 7 kilometres between Turkish Kaş and Greek Kastellorizo.   Once on the island there is not much to do, but definitely enough for keeping your entertained for a couple of days.   The sea is crystal clear, the marina is cosy with many fish restaurants and just wandering around the old town and beautifully painted houses is worthwhile.   For the more adventurous, there are great hiking trails on the upper plateau and a boat trip to a gloving and hidden cave.   So here are our best tips for visiting Kastellorizo.   Getting there Several ferry companies sail between Kaş and Kastellorizo. We used Meis ferry boat and it worked quite well.    Accommodation Accommodation on the island is limited and the price r...

  Buying a property in Alanya? Then you need a "DAB" certificate... In today's blog we will tell you what you need to know about the " Döviz Alım Belgesi (DAB)" which translates into " Foreign Exchange Purchase Certificate".   It is a document that proofs that an amount equal to the public evaluation ( satış bedeli) of the property has been exchanged from foreign currency such as Euro or dollar and into Turkish lira.   The document must be presented to the land registry office upon commencing the application for the deed transaction.   How to do a DAB certificate The exchange from foreign currency into Turkish lira must be made from a personal bank account of the buyer, seller or their legal representative and it must be done via a Turkish bank.   After the exchange has taken place the bank will issue a physical document which must include: - Passport number and full name of the buyer - Full information on the property for which the certificate is used...

Today we will talk about how the deed transfer process is done, the documents required for the deed transfer process and the cost of this process.   How is Title Deed Transfer Processed?   For title deed transfer, the required documents can be uploaded into the system through the Web Land Registry system. If there are documents from abroad, these documents must be translated and verified with the Apostille legalisation.   Apart from this, an appointment can be made by calling ALO181 or by calling the title deed appointment system.   After that, you will be informed about the next transactions via SMS.  If the documents you have submitted are deemed sufficient, you will be notified of the fees and taxes to be paid as well as your appointment time for the finalisation of the transfer of the title deed.  Please note that the final stage of actually transferring the deed from the sellers to  the buyers name, takes place via a physical meeting at th...

After buying a property you must change the electricity and water subscriptions of your new property into your name. How to Change Electricity Subscription? In order for foreigners to get electricity subscription in Turkey, they must apply to the electricity distribution company that provides the service to their region of residence. In Alanya it is CK Akdeniz Elektrik. There are documents required for the transfer of electricity subscription; - The subscriber application form given by CK Akdeniz Elektrik should be filled out. - Tax number - Title deed - DASK (The address on the deed must be the same as the address on the DASK) - Passport Number - Turkish mobile number   Please note that you will not get a new subscription number to your property, you will take over the existing one and just change the name of the subscriber to your name. The subscription you are going to take over should not have any old-term debt. If there is a debt belonging to the old period, it is paid first a...