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How to rent and buy housing in Turkey — without a realtor and without being scammed
Checklists and breakdowns: how to rent and buy housing in Turkey without a realtor and without being scammed — owner verification, contract, mortgage, scam schemes.
Transaction safety
Safe transaction
≈ 9 min12 move-in checks before renting a flat in TurkeyFrom meter readings to photographs of the furniture — what to record on move-in day so the
≈ 14 minChecking the seller's documents when buying a flat in TurkeyOwnership title, liens and encumbrances, spouse's consent, illegal alterations. Which docu
≈ 7 min9 signs of a fraudulent property listing in TurkeyBelow-market price, pressure for a deposit, refusing to meet in person. A walk-through of
≈ 11 min8 essential clauses of a Turkish tenancy agreementTerm, rent amount, rent-increase conditions, liability for damage, deposit, termination. E
≈ 10 minA 30-minute technical inspection of a flat in TurkeyElectrics, plumbing, windows, wall dampness — how to inspect a flat yourself during a view
≈ 8 minHow to transfer money safely when buying a flat in TurkeySafety-deposit box, escrow account, notarial deposit, cash with a receipt — which method f
Money and mortgage
Money, rent and mortgage
≈ 8 minHow to save for a down payment on a flat in TurkeyA realistic savings plan, where to keep money during Turkish inflation, and how much you a
≈ 9 minRent or buy a flat in Turkey: an honest calculationHidden owner's costs, the break-even point, and the scenarios in which renting beats buyin
≈ 9 minHow to choose a mortgage in Turkey and not overpay the bankCompare not by the interest rate but by the total cost of credit (YMO): the difference bet
≈ 8 min9 mistakes when taking out a mortgage in TurkeyFrom borrowing the maximum to unread insurances: real borrower mistakes and how to avoid t
≈ 8 minHow to save on renting a flat in TurkeyNegotiating the rent, getting a lower price with a long-term contract, protecting the depo
≈ 9 minHow to compare banks and choose a mortgage rate in TurkeyBeyond the advertised rate: state support programmes, arrangement costs, approval speed an
DomCom — housing from owners
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