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Frequently Asked Questions

Some Important questions answered

What are the advantages to buying property in Turkey??

In 2005 Turkey began negotiations to become an E.U member and that alone will give investors the opportunity to double, possibly even triple their investments in just a few short years. The property prices are extremely attractive in comparison to other E.U countries.

This is the perfect time to make that investment for your future. How many times have you heard people say that they wished they had invested in Spain 15 years ago? Well, every indication is that Turkey is now in a similar situation to Spain at that time. Due to changes in the property ownership rules for foreign investors, it is a very easy and simple procedure to make the purchase.

The cost of living in Turkey is a lot cheaper than most other European countries so spending time here could actually save you money. The investors / purchases that started buying properties from 2003 have been enjoying a minimum 20% increase in value over their initial capital investment.

Why Should I choose a real estate agent??

It has become very easy to purchase a property in Turkey; nevertheless, it is essential that every potential property purchase be qualified by a specialist. On occasion buyers have chosen to buy through intermediaries such as Waiters, Jewellery and leather dealers whom they have developed friendships with and even disreputable agencies only to find themselves cheated and misinformed.

It is instances like this that can put of many prospective buyers and these horror stories often find themselves as front page news in the media. As long as a reputable agent, such as Tranquil Turkey, is used then the clients will enjoy a sound and efficient purchase.

What is the role of the estate agent??

The role of estate agents such as Tranquil Turkey is slightly different in Turkey to other European countries in that we work jointly to represent both the Buyer and the Seller. The duty of the estate agent is to act an intermediary providing compromise between both parties as well as working for the benefit of both parties in carrying out all the legal procedures.

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