Republic of Turkey — a beautiful developed country visited by thousands of foreign tourists every year. The state is famous not only for its picturesque resorts, unique attractions and special flavor, but also for its favorable investment climate, as well as high-quality real estate at relatively affordable prices.
Statistics from the last few years confirm that both the tourist flow and the number of foreigners who have already become happy owners of Turkish apartments are growing. Both of them, while staying in a resort state, are concerned about issues related to the comfort of living. And, in particular, what is the situation with maintaining silence, and how much noise can you make in Turkey? In our new article we will try to understand this topical topic in more detail.
Content of the article:
- Law on silence in Turkey
- Compliance with the silence regime in Turkey
- Regulation of silence in hotels
- Soundproofing in Turkish apartments
Turkey Silence Law
First, let's decide on the wording.
Noise — These are any sounds that interfere with the living and recreation of neighbors, provoking individual or collective complaints to the authorities.
Based on generally accepted standards, noise when living in an apartment or house is considered to be: screams, conversations in a raised voice, loud music, howling pets, the sounds of a car drifting under the windows, the sounds of household appliances (including faulty ones) operating at night time, constant repairs, installation, finishing work, etc. Of course, this list can be supplemented endlessly with a wide variety of everyday and work situations.
There are no official regulatory time limits or so-called silence laws in Turkey. But in practice, in Turkish society it is customary to observe silence on weekdays — from 17:30 to 8:00, on weekends — until 11:00 am.
In addition, back in 2020, during the coronavirus pandemic, when most people were forced to stay and work at home, the Turkish government increased the amount of fines for so-called “noise pollution”:
- For residents of Turkish houses and apartments, the amount was about 1,500 TL.
- For noisy industries and workshops that disturb the comfortable living of people in nearby houses, the fine was about 15,000 TL.
It should be noted that the Condominium Law is in force in the Republic of Turkey. Article 18 of this law obliges Turkish homeowners to not make noise and to live in such a way as not to cause inconvenience to their neighbors. If any of the neighbors violates the legal rules, then residents have the right to complain to the manager of the residential complex. If there is no response from the noisy owner, residents can contact the police. We recommend that you notify your neighbor about this in advance by giving him a notarized notification.
As a rule, police officers impose an administrative fine on loud neighbors. If the law of silence in Turkey continues to be violated by the tenant even after paying the fines, then you can contact the hotline of the Ministry of Environment and Urban Planning at telephone number 181 and submit a statement. The most difficult situations are dealt with by the world court.
Observe silence in Turkey
Summer in Turkish resorts — hot season, during which the tourist flow increases several times and foreigners come to the country in search of quality recreation and vivid impressions. The work of not only the tourism, but also the entertainment, trade and service sectors is intensifying.
And only for construction companies is there a lull in the summer. Developers observe a silence regime in Turkey, when the law allows only internal work in tourist regions, the noise from which does not exceed established standards. On the one hand, in the resort republic the summer is hot and it is quite difficult to work in the open air during this period. On the other hand, in a state in which the tourism industry is considered one of the most profitable, and therefore a priority, the authorities try to be as attentive as possible to tourists and not spoil their vacation with dusty and noisy work.
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110 m²
11000
We offer a 90 sq m, 2+1 apartment in the Avsallar district. Located on the ninth floor, the apartment includes two bathrooms and a balcony. It is delivered furnished and features a sea view. The distance to the sea is 1,000 m, and the district center is 500 m.
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90 m²
10999
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61 m²
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10993
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65 m²
10990
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170 m²
10989
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10982
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Regulating silence in hotels
If foreign tourists have paid for a holiday in Turkey in one of the hotels, this does not mean at all that during their stay there they have the right to behave as they please. Each Turkish hotel complex has its own unspoken “law of silence,” the most important rule of which is: live in such a way as not to disturb others. These are the minimum requirements of hotel administrations, which any guest can comply with without any problems. For example, do not turn on music or TV at full volume and do not speak in a loud voice in the evening.
As a standard, hotels observe a silence regime from 22:00 to 8:00 am.
Some hotels restrict noisy entertainment events after 00:00, and guests are warned upon check-in about the prohibition of listening to loud music at night.
In addition, as a preventive measure, hotels that disturb the peace of residents in nearby houses face a fine of up to 150,000 TL. In order to avoid such significant expenses, hotel owners reduce the time of entertainment programs and ensure that vacationers comply with the silence regime.
Soundproofing in Turkish apartments
If you have planned to purchase a resort property from a developer and dream of a quiet life on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, we recommend taking into account not only the cost of the property, its location and other characteristics, but also how they build houses in Turkey. In particular, this concerns compliance with requirements for the level of sound insulation of buildings.
Soundproofing walls in Turkish apartments is done in different ways. As a rule, not all budget housing can boast of good soundproofing characteristics. And in this case, everything depends on the developer: conscientious companies, even with a minimum construction budget, try to create the most comfortable living conditions for people and minimize noise interference.
But more expensive apartments can boast a high noise absorption coefficient, which is ensured by:
- use in brick construction;
- additional sound insulation of walls and floors with screed;
- treatment of walls with sound-absorbing materials;
- installation of high-quality double-glazed windows;
- filling voids in monolithic floors with expanded polystyrene, mineral wool, expanded clay.
The sound insulation of apartments is influenced by the tightness of interior partitions and the junction of walls and ceilings, as well as the use of porous materials and special mixtures for plaster. In addition, experienced developers use “floating floor” technology, in which all floor layers are loosely adjacent to the walls and ceilings.
Ask the developer or seller questions about sound insulation in Turkey at the stage of choosing an apartment. In addition, you can evaluate the level of noise insulation using special devices and even applications on your mobile phone.
And the most important advice: contact a professional real estate agency, Point Property, for help. Our experienced specialists will help you choose an apartment that will fully meet your ideas about comfortable and relaxing living in Turkey.
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2+1
110 m²
11000
We offer a 90 sq m, 2+1 apartment in the Avsallar district. Located on the ninth floor, the apartment includes two bathrooms and a balcony. It is delivered furnished and features a sea view. The distance to the sea is 1,000 m, and the district center is 500 m.
2+1
90 m²
10999
We offer a 61 m² one-bedroom apartment in the Kargicak district. The apartment is located on the third floor, includes one bathroom and one balcony, and is delivered furnished. The building was built in 2023 and is 1,500 m from the sea and the city center.
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61 m²
10998
We offer a 3+1 duplex villa with an area of 140 m² in the Demirtaş district. The layout includes three bedrooms and a living room, a separate kitchen, two bathrooms, and three balconies. The villa is two-story, delivered furnished, and is located 700 m from the sea and 500 m from the district center. Built in 2005, the villa is eligible for a residence permit.
3+1, Duplex
140 m²
10997
We offer a 2+1 apartment of 110 sq m in the Oba district of Alanya. Located on the second floor, the apartment includes two bathrooms, three balconies, and a terrace. It is delivered furnished and is suitable for residency and citizenship applications. The distance to the sea is 1,400 m, and to the city center is 600 m.
2+1
110 m²
10996
We offer a 1+1 apartment of 55 m² in the center of Alanya. Located on the sixth floor, it includes one bathroom and one balcony. It is delivered furnished, suitable for a residence permit, and boasts a sea view. The distance to the sea is 350 m, and to the city center is 150 m.
1+1
55 m²
10995
We offer a 1+1 apartment with an area of 55 m² in the Kargicak district. The apartment is located on the third floor, includes one bathroom and one balcony, and is delivered furnished. The building was built in 2023, and is 800 m from the sea and 400 m from the district center.
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55 m²
10994
We offer a 220 sq m duplex villa with a 4+2 bedroom layout in the Turkler district of Alanya. The villa occupies the first and second floors, includes two bathrooms and two balconies, and is delivered beautifully furnished. Built in 2005, the interior has been completely renovated. The distance to the sea is 1000 m, and to the city center is 500 m.
Duplex, 4+2
220 m²
10993
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70 m²
10992
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83 m²
10991
We offer a 65 sq m two-bedroom apartment in the Güllerpınarı district of Alanya. The apartment is located on the third floor, has one bathroom and one balcony, and is delivered unfurnished. Built in 2010, the building is 100 m from the sea and 150 m from the city center. The property is suitable for citizenship applications.
2+1
65 m²
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We offer a 3+1 apartment of 170 sq m in the Cumhuriyet district of Alanya, opposite the Alanyum shopping center. The apartment is located on the second floor and features a separate kitchen, two bathrooms, and three balconies. It will be delivered furnished. Built in 2010, the building is 450 m from the sea and 50 m from the city center. The property is suitable for citizenship.
3+1
170 m²
10989
A 2+1 apartment of 109 m² is for sale in the Kargicak district. Located on the second floor of a three-story building, the apartment includes two bathrooms and a balcony. The distance to the sea is 280 m, and the district center is 100 m. The building will be completed in 2026, and citizenship is available.
2+1
109 m²
10987
We offer a 2+1 apartment of 110 m² in the Tosmur district of Alanya. Located on the fourth floor, it features two bathrooms and two balconies. It is delivered furnished and suitable for residence permits and citizenship applications. It is located 150 m from the sea and 100 m from the district center.
2+1
110 m²
10985
1+1 apartment with an area of 50 m² in the Saray area of Alanya: fifth floor, one balcony, 2019 building, 650 m to the sea and 250 m to the center.
1+1
50 m²
10984
2+1 apartment of 115 m² in the Mahmutlar area with furniture, two bathrooms and two balconies, on the fourth floor, 400 m from the sea and 150 m from the center.
2+1
115 m²
10983
2+1 apartment, 110 m², in the Mahmutlar area: seventh floor, two bathrooms, two balconies, furniture included in the price, 400 m to the sea and 250 m to the center of the area.
2+1
110 m²
10982
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2+1
90 m²
10979
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1+1
50 m²
10978
Furnished 4+1 villa in Tepe area with an area of 270 m² is spread over two floors and has four bathrooms, two balconies, a swimming pool and a garden.
4+1
270 m²
10977
These materials have been prepared for informational purposes and are not of a commercial nature.
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