Buying Your Home in Turkey

Your  search for a home in the sun starts here, but before you board a plane to see some properties 'in the flesh'; you may welcome some reassuring words from us. There are certain things that we can tell you right from the very start that will make you very comfortable indeed...

Dream home, or wise investment... or both?

QUALITY AND CHOICE

The properties we sell are built to the highest standards by the most reputable construction companies in each local area. We have thoroughly researched each market to find the best builders and have vetted each one before they get our seal of approval.

Century 21 Lykia customers are deserving of the very highest quality and the very biggest choice - and that's why we have safeguarded our independence.

We're not tied to any one builder or developer and therefore are unrestricted in terms of our ability to offer you the biggest range of superb properties in the finest locations and at the best value.

Visits to see progress on your new home are a great excuse for a holiday!

SAFEGUARDING YOUR INVESTMENT

Protecting each customer's investment is a vital part of our approach to overseas property sales. Here's how we look after you:

- 10 Year Structural guarantee

- Independent legal advice

- Independent financial advice

- We only work with reputable developers

- All deeds signed before a public notary

RESALE HOMES IN TURKEY

If you simply can't wait for a builder to complete your new home, our Turkish resales operation may be the answer. Century 21 Lykia has hundreds of established homes ready for you to move into now. Just call us now and talk to one of our advisers about resale homes. Call now on +90 252 614 51 67

Homes that are either unbuilt or unfinished at the time of purchase will normally be protected by financial guarantees.

Many developers provide bank guarantees that reimburse the purchaser should they fail to deliver the goods.

We will help you to ascertain whether this is the case with your builder and, if not, advice you on how to negotiate such a guarantee through a solicitor.

This is particularly reassuring when you are considering buying 'off-plan' i.e. purchasing a home in a development that is yet to be built; to know that your home will be ready when promised.

Breakfast on your own sun terrace

LOCAL PLANNING REGULATIONS

Most Turkish planning systems are broadly similar to your own country. Plans are drawn up by architects on the developer's behalf and are then submitted to the provincial authorities for a building permit.

Once permission is granted, detailed plans and schedules are drawn up by the developer, and construction commences under the supervision of a professional surveyor usually employed by the local authority.

Early in this part of the process, Century 21 Lykia will inspect plans, assess the builder's credentials, the desirability of his plans and then, if all is well, offer the properties for sale.

Pool or beach? The choise is yours.

THE WAITING GAME

The length of time you wait for your property to become available for occupation can vary, depending on the home and development you choose. Properties that are bought 'off-plan' typically take between 12 and 18 months to build, finish and be made ready for you to move in.

Occasionally  we are able to offer finished new build properties - but these homes tend to get snapped up before they ever make it to the website. However they may be available during your inspection visit.

The best aspect of buying off-plan is the ability to alter the design - discussing and proposing changes to the property you decide to buy, making it perfect for your lifestyle, or improving its investment value.

An extra bathroom, a pool, fewer but larger bedrooms, a bigger kitchen it's up to you to decide. Alterations may incur additional costs, but are likely to be much less expensive than changes made after completion.