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We have wanted a place in the sun for the past few years and have been down the Spanish and French property route to begin with. After costly trips and much exploring of these countries we found that to get the property we desired with a pool would just be too expensive as these areas had already been well developed and prices seemed at the highest.

However our dream of our own place in the sun was never tossed aside and one Sunday morning my husband Barry showed me a news article about property in Antalya and a few examples of property prices. Wow, I was intrigued and spent the rest of my day on the Internet searching for prices of property in Antalya. If you have searched the net for foreign real estate companies you will know this is pretty hard work. Also when you find something you like the look of and make the call about the property it is usually sold.

Over the next few weeks we considered going out to view properties in the Antalya area and view the coastline for ourselves. We still had the nagging costly trips to France and Spain in our minds and did not want to waste any more time and cash. We did not want to go straight to the internet firms who were organizing viewing trips as we had had experiences with these hard selling high pressure companies in the past and we did not care for the sales tactics again.

Not long after reading that first news article about property in Antalya and the many great things like investment opportunity and cost of living of the area we saw a piece on ITV\'s "Good morning" show about the Turkish property market, they did quite a long feature on it and explained that Turkish property is set to explode in value when Turkey joins the EU and stated now was the time to buy.

We did some more research and learned of a builder who was offering to take couples out and payfor hotel costs and meals for a week and would show us around the area and different properties that he had built. The idea of dealing with the builder appealed to us both and we jumped at the opportunity flying out within a fortnight of speaking.

We were apprehensive on the flight over but very excited too, we arrived late in the middle of the night and as promissed by the builder there was a free courier service waiting with our names on his board.

We were delivered to our hotel rooms that we were to stay in over the next week and were very well catered for to say it was the early ours of the morning.

The next day began with introductions to the builder and a tour of the area, we were really impressed how well we had been treated and nothing was too much to ask of him.

Work with a builder if you can!

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Questions and Answers - Buying a Property in Turkey

Q 1 Are there any restrictions for foreigners purchasi

Only in rural areas and military zones. In the developments on this website, there should not be any restrictions imposed.

Q 2 Will the property be freehold?

Yes all properties we sell in Turkey are what
we in the UK would refer to as 'freehold'

Q 3 On a new development, what is the average deposit required and can I pay in stage payments?

You will normally pay a £800 - £1,000
reservation fee and 30% as a deposit within
four weeks. Most developers offer stage payments, often with a degree of flexibility towards your own personal circumstances.
This will be agreed at the time of purchase.

Q 4 What is the general buying process in Turkey?

After paying the reservation fee, your lawyer should carry out the title checks. A contract will be drawn up
between the seller and purchaser. This will give details of the completion date, payment schedule and terms
and conditions. When this is signed by all parties, the deposit is paid. You then apply for a security clearance to
allow you to own a property in Turkey this will often be applied for on your behalf by the developer. You
can sign a Power of Attorney to conclude the necessary paperwork, if your circumstances require it.

Q 5 What documents are required?

Your passport(s) which will be copied and translated into Turkish and passport sized photographs. The notary's
office works in conjunction with the title deeds office and the Aegean Army. The translated documents will be checked by the army to ensure there is no record of criminal intent or activity against Turkey and that any
property being purchased by a foreigner is not in the proximity to or intended to be used for any military
purposes.

Q 6 After I have received the necessary permission to purchase, what happens next?

Your lawyer should carry out pre-completion checks. Following this, you (or your Power of Attorney) will sign
a deed of transfer in front of an officer at the Land Registry, who then records you as the official owner of the property. The property tax is paid at this stage.

Q 7 What additional costs are there in relation to the purchase?

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

Q 8 Are there many English speaking lawyers in Turkey?

There are English speaking lawyers in Istanbul, Izmir, Ankara and in all the Resorts
Where foreign investors are buying

Q 9 Is there a good range of banks and are they English speaking?

There are many banks where English is widely spoken, so no worries there. It is easy to open a bank account and you can have both Turkish and English accounts.

Q 10 Are double taxation treaties in place?

Turkey is a signatory to a treaty for the prevention of double taxation with many Countries of the world.

Q 11 How many British people live in Mediterranean region?

In 2003, there were about 2,500 British people living around the Fethiye area and with sales as high as they are in 2004, this figure should increase substantially. Away from the coastal areas, there are plenty of ex-pats in the main cities too.

Q 12 What is the weather like?

Turkey has seasons similar to the UK but with much better temperatures. In winter, you'll find the temperatures by the south coast ranging between 5 and 15 degrees, in spring it warms up to 25 degrees. The summer is usually dry and hot from May through to September peaking at 45 degrees, cooling again as we move into autumn back down from 25 to 15 degrees.

Q 13 What facilities are there on a typical development?

Owing to the very pleasant summer weather, which can get rather hot at its height, a swimming pool communal, private or both is the main pre-requisite. You will find some offering tennis courts, Turkish baths, spa rooms and easy access to golf.

Q 14 What should I expect to pay in community fees?

This can vary from development to development. Your lawyer should look into this for you.

Q 15 Are there any ongoing taxes?

State property tax, environmental tax and wealth tax. However, these are relatively low and again your , lawyer should be able to advise you.

Q 16 What about paying for energy and water supplies if my main home is not in Turkey?

The easiest way to pay for your electricity is by direct debit via a bank in Turkey, similar to the UK. Currently all water bills are paid direct to the local Belediye (Council Office), however, arrangements can often be made with the larger developers regarding payment of utility bills.

Q 17 Can I rent out my property?

Yes. The main season is from April to October but you will still be able to rent it out over the winter at lower rates. At the height of the summer, you can expect a more than reasonable return.

Q 18 What about furnishing my property?

Many developers offer furniture packs. Alternatively, there is a wide range of furniture shops for you to explore.

Q 19 Is it necessary to learn the language?

No but as with anywhere in the world, it always brings advantages.

Q 20 How do the locals treat foreigners who purchase there?

You will find Turkish people extremely hospitable and friendly.

Q 21 Are families/children welcome?

Most definitely. There is a family orientated culture in Turkey and children are welcome almost everywhere.

Q 22 How safe is the country?

Turkey is a very safe country with a relatively low crime rate.

Q 23 What about the healthcare in terms of the standard and costs?

The standard is generally very good. All foreigners have to pay for medical treatment and there are reciprocal private health plans available from the UK which will be accepted in the private hospitals. You can purchase a health insurance plan in Turkey up to the age of 55 years.

Q 24 What about schools and colleges?

As a resident, you can send your children to local government or private schools. Both offer a good standard of education. The private schools are international and accommodate pupils from all over the world.

Q 25 How does the general cost of living compare to the UK?

Fresh produce is great value for money. You'll find most items up to 50% cheaper than in the UK with electrical items being the most expensive.

Q 26 What about eating out?

Again, you will benefit from the relatively low prices. Being a Muslim country, you will often find Pork and its associated products excluded from the menu, however, there is a wide choice of other meats, seafood and vegetables. As well as Turkish cuisine, you will find English, Italian, Indian and Chinees restaurants quite commonplace.