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).
A bright and comfortable 2+1 apartment with two balconies is an excellent option for family life by the sea.
2+1
125 m²
9753
Center of Alanya, layout 1+1, area 50 m², year of construction 2024, to the sea 950 m, to the center 500 m.
1+1
50 m²
9752
Center of Alanya, layout 1+1, area 60 m², house built in 2024, 750 m to the sea, 500 m to the center.
1+1
60 m²
9751
The center of Alanya, layout 1+1, area 56 m², house built in 2023, only 150 m to the sea, 100 m to the center.
1+1
56 m²
9750
Alanya center: apartment 1+1, area 55 m², furnished, built in 2023, to the sea 700 m, to the center 250 m
1+1
55 m²
9749
Cozy 1+1 apartment with furniture just 300 meters from the sea
1+1
50 m²
9748
Furnished 2+1 apartment conveniently located just 400 meters from the beach
2+1
80 m²
9747
Stylish furnished 1+1 apartment in a modern complex near a shopping center
1+1
55 m²
9746
Alanya Center: 1+1 apartment 48 m² furnished, built in 2014, 700 m to the sea, 150 m to the center, complex with extensive infrastructure. Cleopatra Beach
3+1
145 m²
9745
Alanya Center: 1+1 apartment 48 m² furnished, built in 2014, 700 m to the sea, 150 m to the center, complex with extensive infrastructure. Cleopatra Beach
1+1
48 m²
9744
Alanya center: furnished 2+1 apartment 125 m² with separate kitchen, in a complex built in 2023, 800 m to the sea, 200 m to the center
2+1
125 m²
9743
Apartment 2+1 with beautiful renovation in a new complex with developed infrastructure in the center of Alanya
1+1
66 m²
9742
Modern 1+1 apartment two minutes from the beach, in a complex from a premium developer
2+1
100 m²
9741
2+1 apartment with a beautiful view in a new complex with developed infrastructure in the Mahmutlar area
2+1
80 m²
9740
Apartment 1+1 with a beautiful view in a new complex with developed infrastructure
1+1
55 m²
9739
Luxurious furnished apartment 3+1 on the first coastline with a view of the sea and the fortress
3+1, Duplex, Penthouse
240 m²
9738
Bright furnished 1+1 apartment in a modern complex with extensive infrastructure
1+1
52 m²
9737
Bright 2+1 apartment with two bathrooms and balconies in a complex with infrastructure, in a residential area of Oba
2+1
110 m²
9736
In the Kale area, in the historical part of Alanya, apartment 1+1, 50 m², after major renovation, furnished, 2023, 30 m to the sea, 200 m to the center, suitable for residence permit
1+1
50 m²
9735
In the Kale area, Alanya: stylish apartment 2+1, 78 m², terrace 16 m², private garden with pool 77 m², furnished, built in 2003, 450 m to the sea, 50 m to the center
2+1
78 m²
9734
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.
A bright and comfortable 2+1 apartment with two balconies is an excellent option for family life by the sea.
2+1
125 m²
9753
Center of Alanya, layout 1+1, area 50 m², year of construction 2024, to the sea 950 m, to the center 500 m.
1+1
50 m²
9752
Center of Alanya, layout 1+1, area 60 m², house built in 2024, 750 m to the sea, 500 m to the center.
1+1
60 m²
9751
The center of Alanya, layout 1+1, area 56 m², house built in 2023, only 150 m to the sea, 100 m to the center.
1+1
56 m²
9750
Alanya center: apartment 1+1, area 55 m², furnished, built in 2023, to the sea 700 m, to the center 250 m
1+1
55 m²
9749
Cozy 1+1 apartment with furniture just 300 meters from the sea
1+1
50 m²
9748
Furnished 2+1 apartment conveniently located just 400 meters from the beach
2+1
80 m²
9747
Stylish furnished 1+1 apartment in a modern complex near a shopping center
1+1
55 m²
9746
Alanya Center: 1+1 apartment 48 m² furnished, built in 2014, 700 m to the sea, 150 m to the center, complex with extensive infrastructure. Cleopatra Beach
3+1
145 m²
9745
Alanya Center: 1+1 apartment 48 m² furnished, built in 2014, 700 m to the sea, 150 m to the center, complex with extensive infrastructure. Cleopatra Beach
1+1
48 m²
9744
Alanya center: furnished 2+1 apartment 125 m² with separate kitchen, in a complex built in 2023, 800 m to the sea, 200 m to the center
2+1
125 m²
9743
Apartment 2+1 with beautiful renovation in a new complex with developed infrastructure in the center of Alanya
1+1
66 m²
9742
Modern 1+1 apartment two minutes from the beach, in a complex from a premium developer
2+1
100 m²
9741
2+1 apartment with a beautiful view in a new complex with developed infrastructure in the Mahmutlar area
2+1
80 m²
9740
Apartment 1+1 with a beautiful view in a new complex with developed infrastructure
1+1
55 m²
9739
Luxurious furnished apartment 3+1 on the first coastline with a view of the sea and the fortress
3+1, Duplex, Penthouse
240 m²
9738
Bright furnished 1+1 apartment in a modern complex with extensive infrastructure
1+1
52 m²
9737
Bright 2+1 apartment with two bathrooms and balconies in a complex with infrastructure, in a residential area of Oba
2+1
110 m²
9736
In the Kale area, in the historical part of Alanya, apartment 1+1, 50 m², after major renovation, furnished, 2023, 30 m to the sea, 200 m to the center, suitable for residence permit
1+1
50 m²
9735
In the Kale area, Alanya: stylish apartment 2+1, 78 m², terrace 16 m², private garden with pool 77 m², furnished, built in 2003, 450 m to the sea, 50 m to the center
2+1
78 m²
9734
These materials have been prepared for informational purposes and are not of a commercial nature.
Point Property is a certified real estate agency that specializes in providing a full range of real estate services for residential and commercial real estate transactions in Turkey. Our company takes care of all the organizational aspects of a real estate transaction: searching for an object, organizing a sightseeing tour, assistance in collecting documents and checking the legal purity of documentation, support in re-registration of ownership. In addition, we provide our customers with a wide range of after-sales services.
