When buying a property, future owners ask the most common question. How are apartments heated in winter? Although the winter in Alanya is relatively warm, the minimum values ​​of the thermometer during the day do not fall below 15C, but the climate is very humid, the humidity reaches 70%. Due to such high humidity, it is felt that the temperature is lower than stated. Unlike gasified Antalya, gas has not yet reached Alanya, and developers in Turkey, with a few exceptions, do not provide for a heating system in their homes.

What kind of heating is used in Alanya in winter?

Apartments are heated in several ways – air conditioners, infrared lamps, film heaters or radiators. With a bit of humor, we can say that if you want to keep warm, then go outside in winter. Since cold air accumulates inside the room, it becomes chilly and uncomfortable.

During the winter months, the air conditioners operate at full capacity. Therefore, when buying an air conditioner, pay attention to the fact that it is energy efficient. Your bill at the end of the month will depend on your electricity consumption.

A universal method of heating apartments for investment is underfloor heating. From a practical point of view, it is especially important to install them at least in the bathroom area, and even better in the entire apartment. When buying real estate under construction or during renovation, check with the developer about the installation of underfloor heating, in winter you will definitely not regret it.

Traditionally, Turkish developers install tiles as flooring. When ordering a renovation or choosing a finishing option during the construction phase, opt for a laminate that is more tactile and warm to the feet.

When buying a property, choose an apartment with south-facing windows. The higher the floor, the more sun. Even in winter, the south side warms up well. Corner apartments and areas on the lower floors of the house are more susceptible to heat weathering.

As an additional device, you can stock up on an electric sheet. In winter Alanya, they can come in handy! A must have is warm cozy slippers and pajamas. It is almost impossible to heat apartments to a warm state, as with central heating. However, in warm winter pajamas, you will not even feel a slight cold.

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Kurban Bayram, also known as Eid al-Adha, is one of the two main Muslim holidays, in 2023 it will be celebrated on June 28, official holidays from June 28 to July 02, but government organizations will be closed from June 24.

History of the holiday

The name itself refers to the story of the prophet Ibrahim (Abraham), the events of which are described in sura 37 of the Koran. Once, the angel Jabrail (identified with the biblical archangel Gabriel) appeared to him in a dream and conveyed that Allah orders his son to be sacrificed. It was about the eldest son Ismail (Isaac appeared in the Old Testament).

And Ibrahim, despite mental anguish, nevertheless agreed to kill a loved one. But at the very last moment, Allah replaced the victim with a sheep. It was a test of faith, and Ibrahim successfully passed it.

Since then, Muslims annually remember Ibrahim and the mercy of Allah. The holiday has been celebrated in Arab, Turkish and other Muslim countries since the first centuries of the existence of Islam. For most believers, Kurban Bayram is the main holiday of the year.

What is the difference between Kurban Bayram and Uraza Bayram?

Uraza Bayram is a holiday celebrated in honor of the end of the fast in the month of Ramadan. Kurban Bayram is a holiday of mercy and sacrifice.

What kind of presents they give for Kurban Bayram?

A win-win gift for Kurban Bayram is a prestigious sweet present. It can be expensive chocolates, cakes, a set of eco-teas, a sweet bouquet, baklava.

How do they celebrate at home

If the sacrificer strictly follows the Koranic prescriptions, a third of the meat of the animal he sacrificed should be cooked immediately, a third distributed to the poor people, and a third divided among relatives and neighbours. In the evening, the person who made the sacrifice necessarily arranges a dastarkhan (a solemn feast), at which he feeds all those in need. At the head of the table, which is dominated by a variety of meat treats, sits an ulema or some honored guest.

For the Turks, every Bayram is an occasion to reunite with their children and relatives. On holidays, buses, trains and planes are full, and cities are empty, as their residents seek to spend as much time as possible with family and friends. This year will be no exception. Already many Antalya hotels are completely full booked for these dates with Turkish residents from Istanbul and Ankara.

How to say congratulations in Turkish

Kurban Bayramınız mübarek olsun. May your Kurban Bayram be blessed.

En iyi dileklerim! Best wishes!

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Turkey attracts with its warm temperate climate, diverse landscape (sea, mountains, plains), historically interesting places, facilitated bureaucratic processes, low property taxes and transport accessibility. In this regard, there was a large influx of migrants from Syria, Iran, Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan due to geopolitical and domestic economic reasons in these countries.

Recently, cases of refusal to grant a residence permit of the Republic of Turkey to foreigners in some regions of Turkey have become more frequent. Moreover, this applies to those who are the owners of housing and those who are rented.

The first stage of tightening was introduced on July 1, 2022, when residential areas were closed, where the percentage of the foreign population began to exceed 25%. Today it is 1200 districts throughout Turkey. The list of closed areas can be viewed in the table by clicking on the link 

As of June 2023, almost 100% refusal is received by those applicants who apply for a primary lease in both open and closed areas. Initial property ownership (TAPU) applications in closed areas are also denied.

Who has the opportunity to get a short-term residence permit at the present time?

1. Owners of real estate in closed areas who apply for a residence permit extension.
2. Owners of real estate in open areas who are applying for a primary residence permit, with an expert assessment of real estate in big cities not less than 75,000 dollars, in small cities not less than 50,000 dollars, who purchased an apartment after April 2022. Those who purchased an apartment before this period of time, this rule does not apply, you can show any cost of your property.
3. Students and attenders of Lanuages courses for whole perıod of a study .
4. Family members (spouses and children) for a family residence permit.
5. Patients of clinics and hospitals undergoing treatment for a medical residence permit.
6. Tenants of housing only for extension (each case is considered individually!).
7. Employees of companies for a working residence permit.

After receiving a refusal to issue a residence permit in Turkey, a foreign citizen must leave the country within 10 calendar days. It is important to know that 10 days are counted from the day you receive a certificate of refusal in the ikamet card. If a foreigner leaves the country within the period established by law, he does not violate the migration rules in this way and can re-enter the country as a tourist. At the same time, when leaving, the passport control officer individually decides who to write out only a fine, and who to put an entry ban for a period of 3 months to 5 years, depending on the length of illegal stay in Turkey. We recommend that you pay the fine issued immediately and keep the receipt, as in case of non-payment, deportation is immediately placed. The fine is paid only in cash before leaving. It is imperative to clarify with the officer when you can enter Turkey again.

Illegal stay of a foreigner is considered from the day after the end of the visa-free entry or the validity of the residence permit card (ikamet) until the day of crossing the border when leaving Turkey. It is during this period that the fine is charged. The cost of the fine can be viewed at the link here 

Submission of a new application for the same type of residence permit after an officially received refusal is possible only after 6 months. However, a foreign citizen can immediately apply for another type of residence permit. For example, you have been denied rent, you can buy a property or go to an educational institution or marry a Turkish citizen.

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When choosing a home to buy in Turkey, you need to pay attention to the amount of the monthly payment for utilities AIDAT (AIDAT), translated from Turkish means collection, fees. It is mandatory for all owners of apartments in an apartment building or villas that are located in the complex.

The amount of aidat is set at the general meeting of owners by voting and its amount varies depending on the availability of infrastructure in the complex. So in a Turkish house for 20-25 apartments without a pool, it can be 100 liras, in a residence with a pool 300 liras, and in a premium class complex 60-80 euro.

Most  in Turkey have a well-developed internal infrastructure and a landscaped house adjoining area. It can be various recreation areas and playgrounds, gyms, outdoor and indoor swimming pools, saunas, hamams. In more modern and elite houses, even a cinema, billiards, basketball and volleyball courts, tennis courts can be located. All of these require proper care.

What is included in AIDAT:

– Concierge service (kapıcı)

– Maintenance staff salary

– Cleaning the premises of the building itself and the outdoor area

– Lighting of common areas and use of water for general purposes

– Pool maintenance

– Security of the complex and maintenance of security video system

– Maintenance of the elevator

– Garbage removal

– Maintenance of landscape design: care for trees, bushes, flower beds, lawn

– Minor repairs

The amount of aidat does not depend on the area (how many m2) of ​​the apartment and the number of people living in it, it is a fixed amount from each apartment (villa).

AIDAT payment methods:

– in cash to the house manager

– via bank to a current account on the name of the management company indicating the

apartment number and payment period

After payment be sure to keep the payment receipt in order to avoid possible misunderstandings.

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 Since most regions of Turkey are located in the zone of seismological activity and due to a major earthquake in the east of Turkey, when buying a property, earthquake insurance abbreviated as DASK insurance, is a prerequisite. Without it you will not be issued a contract for subscription services for water and electricity. This insurance requires an annual renewal.

What documents are needed

1. Passport photo (first page)
2. Tax number of the owner
3. Full address of the house, how much m2, type of building, how old is the house
4. Photo of TAPU (certificate of ownership)

How much does DASK insurance cost?

The exact cost of insurance is calculated by the system.

It depends on various parameters:

1. From the region where your accommodation is located. For example, in Istanbul, Izmir, in the east of Turkey, the calculation coefficient will be higher than in Mersin, Alanya and Antalya, which are located in a zone of low seismological activity.
2. From the technologies and materials from which the house is built. From the age of the building. If old houses, then they are less resistant to earthquakes, unlike new ones where all modern construction standards are observed.
3. From the area of ​​housing. The larger the number of square meters the more expensive the insurance will be. For example, in Alanya, insurance for a 1 + 0 studio in 2023 costs about 140 liras, 1 + 1 apartments about 160 liras, 2 + 1 about 190 liras.
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What types of damage are not covered by DASK insurance?

• The cost of garbage collection in the event of an insured event.
• Damage to any movable property, loss of money savings, etc.
• Injuries, deaths during an earthquake.
• Losses due to disruption of the rent, relocation, moral injury.

If you want to protect family and yourself  as much as possible, we recommend that you take out a voluntary insurance policy in addition to DASK where you can foresee literally any damage. For advice, please write in the contact form in the lower right corner.

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Turkey is one of the few countries in the world where it is relatively easy to obtain a residence permition  for the purchase of real estate. From May 2022, this amount is $50,000 for small cities and $75,000 for big cities like Antalya, Mersin, Izmir, Istanbul. This amount is not cadastral or market, this is the amount of the assessment of a licensed real estate expert, which he indicates in his report.

What types of short-term residence permition  are possible in Turkey: 

1. By owning real estate (issued for a period of 1 or 2 years)

2. For long-term rent (issued for a period of 6 months to 2 years)

3. Medical (during treatment or surgery for the entire stay)

4. For studying not only in higher educational institutions but also language courses (for the entire period of study)

5. Family for family reunification (issued for a period of 3 years)

6. Working (issued on the basis of a work permit)

1st REASON

Banking services. For residents of the country a more complete list of banks for opening an account is available. An account can be opened on easier terms, for example, without a deposit of 2500-3000 lira or without commission, with a minimum set of documents.

2d REASON

Affordable education. For citizens and residents of the country there is free admission to public schools and kindergartens. Admission to the institute is possible under a preferential program and scholarships.

3d REASON

Medical. Residents can make tests for free at the district polyclinic and visit a local therapist. A particularly large difference is felt when paying for medical services in private clinics. A blood test, for example, can cost 50 liras for residents and 50 euros for tourists, the same goes for surgeries and medical treatment. Residents may be provided with payment by installments.

4th REASON

Mobile communications and the Internet. For residents, a contract payment plan is provided. It can be concluded for 1 or 2 years. This means that you first use and then pay. More interesting traffic packages for less money.

5th REASON

Discounts on payment for services in organizations, museums and theaters. If a foreigner takes a deposit of 2500 liras for opening a subscription agreement for water  then a resident will pay 250-500 liras. Entrance tickets to museums, theaters, cable cars upon presentation of a residence permit or a museum card are much cheaper.

6th REASON

Force majeure. During the period of closed borders during the COVID 19 lockdown time, only citizens and residents of Turkey could fly to Turkey from abroad. For tourists it was prohibitted.

7th REASON

Obtaining visas to other countries. Due to the closure of consular centers and the restriction of the issuance of visas to Europe, the UK and the USA in Consulates located in Russia, lucky holders of a residence permit in Turkey can apply for visas at the visa centers or Consulates of these countries whithin territory of Turkey. The visa review process is much easier and faster in terms of time. For example, a Schengen visa to Greece is processed in about 10 business days.

8th REASON

Insurance. To obtain a residence permit, it is mandatory to take out insurance for the entire duration of your stay. Only children under 18 and people over 65 are exempted from compulsory insurance. The insurance partially covers a visit to the doctor, some diagnostic, operations. The best insurance is the state-owned company SGK. In some cases, it covers the costs by 50%, or even 100%. It can be issued from the second year of your stay in Turkey on the basis of a residence permit. It costs 3,000 liras per month in 2023  but this cost can include all family members, including people over 65, which other private insurance companies do not. This insurance can be issued by both apartment tenants and owners, those who work on a work visa and those who have a family residence permit.

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Many foreign investors ask what kind of real estate in the resort regions of Turkey is better to invest in. Here it is always appropriate to ask the question for what purpose you plan to purchase real estate. If for investment it is better to look for an apartment for let to rent within walking distance to the sea with full infrastructure or at least having a pool. There should be social facilities nearby as shops, cafes, pharmacies, stops of public transport, a school or a kindergarten.  If for your own residence then the choice is huge depending on the needs of the Buyer. PRIMARY PROPERTY is purchased from a developer or investor in a building under construction or completed  and has not yet received a title deed (TAPU).

SECONDARY  PROPERTY  can be in both old and new houses, purchased from the owner of the premises and has a certificate of ownership. Advantages of the primary property

• Minimum down payment approximately 30% and interest-free installments for the entire construction period.

• During the construction period you can choose the material, texture or color of finishing materials, make a design development.

• A new living space in which no one has previously lived  before you

• Legal purity of the transaction, absence of debts and encumbrances Disadvantages of the primary property

•Postponed use of your property

• The risk of bankruptcy of the developer or other external force majeure facts both political and economic Advantages of the secondary property

• Developed infrastructure, inhabited area.

• Availability of furniture and appliances, no need to waste your time waiting for the arrangement, you can immediately move in and live.

• Possibility of bargaining, getting a discount on the purchase of real estate. Disadvantages of the secondary property

• The need to renovate property or to buy new furniture as the former and present  owners have different ideas and tastes about home design.

• Possible legal problems of the transaction or hidden burdens or debts.If you are planning to buy property in Turkey then the specialists of our real estate agency BY HOMES will be able to quickly and efficiently select the most suitable option for you and legally competently accompany the transaction in order to avoid all undesirable consequences.

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1. All family members can receive Turkish passports together with the main Applicant. Firstly the main Applicant receives Title Deed and after 3 years other familiy members.
2. More faster obtaining than in other countries in average within 6 months from application date.
3. You don’t need to extend your permission residence.
4. Official job with contract including rights and support for personnel.
5. Employer provides employee with state insurance SGK which covers main part of expenses such as diagnostic, medical treatment and buy medicine in pharmacies.
6. Opportunity to vote in elections.
7. Free world class education.
8. No permanent residence required in Turkiye.
9. No viza required to 70 countries.
10. Facilitated obtaining of-non immigrant investment visa to USA with E2 program.

Specialists of our Agency  BY HOMES  with pleasure assist you with all legal procedure buying property.

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