Property
Turkey
Turkey
has only opened its property market to foreign buyers fairly recently,
prices are very reasonable at the moment compared to other European
countries and a careful search can turn up many gems at bargain prices.
The resorts of Fethiye, Calis, Hisaronu, Ovacik, Kalkan, Marmaris, Dalyan,
Kas, Dalaman and Bodrum have become property hotspots over the last
few years, prices are steadily increasing each year so investment potential
is good, also the quality of building is improving year by year with
many very stylish developments built to a high standard, with some companies
offering ten year guarantees which was unheard of in Turkey a couple
of years ago.
Many estate
agents have sprung up in most of the major Turkish resorts. You will
also find that every waiter or at least one of his family or friends
have a property to sell, please take care as you would at home when
considering a purchase. One thing you will also find is that the same
property is displayed by many different estate agents and sometimes
for different prices. So take your time, do your research and don't
be rushed into a purchase you may later regret and you will find what
you are looking for.
As with
all transactions of this type it is recommended that you engage the
services of a Turkish solicitor when entering into a contract to purchase
your property.
Estate
agents fees in Turkey are a standard 3% which is charged to both buyer
and seller; sometimes you may be able to negotiate a small reduction.
Other costs
to take into account are legal fees, purchase tax and local taxes these
can vary depending on location, all this information should be available
from a good local agent
With interest
rates at a low and prices increasing this may be the best time to invest
in that dream retirement or holiday home in Turkey.