Apartments in Turkey — a category of objects in demand among foreign investors. Buyers are attracted by ergonomic planning solutions, high-quality repairs, beautiful views from the windows, complete readiness for occupancy and reasonable prices. In addition to the listed characteristics, Turkish housing has another huge advantage: not only luxury real estate, but also the overwhelming Most modern apartments are located in residential complexes with their own infrastructure. This guarantees owners safe, comfortable living and 24/7 access to a diverse, high-quality infrastructure.
A question that often arises among buyers: how are public facilities managed within a residential complex? In our article we propose to understand in detail what a condominium is in Turkey and how much the owners will need to pay monthly.
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Real estate management in Turkey
Housing and communal services in Turkey — a well-functioning mechanism for real estate management, which today is not inferior to European standards, and in some cases even surpasses them.
The administration of the infrastructure of a private residential complex is regulated by the Condominium Law 634 in Turkey (Kat Mülkiyeti Kanunu 634 Türkiye Cumhuriyeti), which states that apartment owners have every legal basis to independently manage public facilities by creating an Office (Yö netim).
That is, a condominium in Turkey — This is a form of ownership of residential apartment buildings united by a common infrastructure. Thus, each apartment has its own owner, and the infrastructure and common area (lobby, elevators, landings, local area, parking, green area, etc.) are the property of all residents.
The residential complex can be managed by:
- Management company (MC), that is, a commercial company (legal entity) specializing in this type of activity (comprehensive maintenance of residential complexes). A management company in Turkey has all the competencies to monitor the quality of infrastructure functioning, hires specialized personnel and specialized companies, enters into contracts with utility companies and takes on a number of other tasks. The range of management services includes: maintaining utility networks and communications in working order, maintaining the lawn and swimming pool, landscaping the local area, monitoring the implementation of tasks assigned to security and other personnel. The owners choose which management company to contact.
- The developer in case of purchasing housing in a new building. Most construction companies in Turkey take on the management of the infrastructure of a residential complex for the first few years. Advantages for owners: no need to waste time and money searching for a management company, comfortable living without any hassle. Every year, the developer provides a report on the work performed and financial expenses, and the owners decide whether the level of service is suitable for them, or whether it is worth looking for a third-party manager.
- On your own if the complex is small, with a minimum set of infrastructure. A committee is formed from among the most active residents. Meetings are held regularly at which proposals for maintenance of the residential complex are made, decisions are made on the range of necessary services and their cost, and the charter of the house is agreed upon (rules and prohibitions for living).
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Good to know!
Any residential complex in Turkey has a kapıcı or concierge. This is a responsible and respected position, since kapydzhi — the first person in the house to whom you can turn for any questions. For example, clarify the date of the meeting, call a specialist, pay utilities. In small complexes, the gatekeeper is responsible for maintaining order on the territory and performing a number of other tasks. As a rule, a separate apartment is allocated for kapydzha, paid for by the owners.
Meeting of condominium residents
Condos in Turkey, as a form of ownership, require holding a meeting of residents. Depending on the chosen management format, the meeting is organized by a committee of owners, a management company or a developer.
The standard plan for any annual meeting, as a rule, consists of several points:
- Disclosure of a report on financial costs and work performed.
- Discussions of current issues and their solutions.
- Formation of estimates for the next year.
An important point: at the first meeting, collective decisions are made if at least 50% of homeowners are present. Therefore, owners are notified of a planned meeting at least two weeks in advance. If there are fewer residents than needed for a quorum, the meeting is postponed.
At the next meeting, the number of people present for decision-making will no longer matter. If owners are unable to attend the meeting, they have the opportunity to delegate voting on their behalf to neighbors or other persons by leaving a power of attorney. Based on the voting results, an official protocol is drawn up.
The meeting is held by the manager — a representative of a service company, developer, or one of the residents of the residential complex, selected by voting. The manager is re-elected annually or at an extraordinary meeting of owners.
Property management expenses
Owners' expenses for real estate management — this is aidat in Turkey, which covers all costs of operating the infrastructure and salaries of residential complex service personnel. In particular, cleaning the territory, removing garbage, cleaning the pool, repairing communications, purchasing consumables and supplies, caring for green spaces, services of a security company, etc.
In addition, buyers should know:
- A fixed monthly fee is required for all apartment owners without exception, regardless of the period of residence or use of this or that infrastructure.
- The total amount for maintenance is divided equally among all occupied apartments in the residential complex and does not depend on the composition of the family.
- The more occupied apartments in the building, the lower the payment amount.
Aidat depends on the location of the residential complex and its status. For luxury properties, the amount can reach 1,000 € or more per month, for budget real estate with a standard set of infrastructure — about 30–50 €.
Failure to pay may result in fines and penalties. In difficult cases, the management company has the right to file a lawsuit and the property can be sold to pay off the debt.
When choosing an apartment in Turkey, we recommend that you focus on the purpose of the purchase and clarify the costs not only for the purchase, but also for the maintenance of housing.
Cozy 1+1 apartment in the center of Alanya, just 550 m from Cleopatra Beach, in a complex with a swimming pool and a garden
1+1
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Furnished 1+1 apartment in the center of Alanya, just 500 m from the famous Cleopatra Beach, with a swimming pool and a fitness room.
1+1
60 m²
8780
Apartments with furniture and appliances in a new building in the Chiplakli area
2+1
115 m²
8779
Furnished apartments 90 sq.m. at a bargain price
2+1
90 m²
8778
Apartments in the center of Alanya 200 meters from the sea
2+1
100 m²
8777
The best location in Alanya is Cleopatra Beach
2+1
90 m²
8776
Furnished 1+1 apartment in a modern complex, 1800 meters from the beach and 900 meters from the center.
1+1
55 m²
8775
Furnished 1+1 apartments in a complex with a swimming pool and fitness, 1650 meters from the beach and 750 meters from the center.
1+1
50 m²
8774
Spacious 1+1 apartment with balcony in a new complex of 2024, 1500 meters from the beach and 1200 meters from the center.
1+1
65 m²
8773
Furnished 1+1 apartment in Mahmutlar, just 150 meters from the beach and 100 meters from the center.
1+1
60 m²
8772
Cozy 1+1 apartment with balcony in Cikcilli, overlooking the sea and stunning sunsets, 700 meters from the beach and 350 meters from the city center.
1+1
60 m²
8771
Furnished 2+1 apartment with separate kitchen and spacious hallway, just 200 meters from the sea in the center of Alanya.
2+1
80 m²
8770
Furnished 1+1 apartment with balcony in Gullerpinari area, just 250 meters from the beach and 150 meters from the center of Alanya.
1+1
60 m²
8769
Furnished 1+1 apartment with balcony in the center of Alanya, 900 meters from the sea and 250 meters from the city center, in a new complex of 2022.
1+1
45 m²
8768
Furnished 1+1 apartment with glazed balcony, just 250 meters from the sea and 100 meters from the center.
1+1
65 m²
8767
Cozy 2+1 apartment with two balconies and a zoned kitchen in Mahmutlar, just 300 meters from the beach and 100 meters from the city center.
2+1
125 m²
8765
Elegant 2+1 apartment with panoramic sea view in Mahmutlar, in a prestigious complex on the first line and only 150 meters from the center
2+1
120 m²
8764
Bright 3+1 apartment with two balconies in Mahmutlar, just 250 meters from the beach and 100 meters from the center
3+1
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8763
Furnished 1+1 apartment with balcony on the second floor in Kestel, 700 meters from the beach and 500 meters from the center.
1+1
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A luxurious villa with magnificent panoramic views of the sea and mountains, 200 m², ideally located just 1500 m from the sea and 1000 m from the center of Kargicak.
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These materials have been prepared for informational purposes and are not of a commercial nature.
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