Whether to buy an apartment in Turkey. What awaits buyers?

"Where you're born is where you'reis a rather inaccurate proverb for the modern world. Nowadays."Where I go, where I live."

Greetings, dear readers, and once again we meet at thethe entertaining real estate portal Hata Matata. Nowadays, a lot of people in the world want to leavefrom their home country to somewhere closer to, say, the sea. And there's probably no better placethan Turkey, perhaps, can not be found.

But is it that simple and easy? Before you invest a pretty decent amount of moneymoney in real estate, you need to carefully weigh the pros and cons. After allTurkey, despite all its attractiveness, also has its drawbacks and problems.problems. Let's look into it together.

Political environment

The tension after 2016 with Russia has practically subsided, even more so, there is not just a thaw, but a blossoming spring in relations. The situation has stabilized. And despite the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, the Turkish authorities are trying not to lose any of their friends and allies. That long ago recession of the economy, when not only tourist places were emptied, but also real estate prices were falling, has long passed. Investments in the Turkish economy are more effective every day.

The experience of long-time property owners in Turkey.

Of course, no matter how anyone describes the charms of life in Turkey.Turkey, it is necessary to talk on forums, websites with real owners ofof real estate in Turkey, to betterunderstanding of all the pitfalls of acquiring such real estate.

The hospitality of the country.

And it's not even about the local mentality, although it is there too. You'll love the respect of the young forolder people, the perception of any guest as “God's favor”, you will always be helped.and respond to any request. And if you add to that the tolerance of the locals to foreigners.to foreigners, to all religions and holidays, Turkey seems to be an extremelyattractive country to live in. But on the other hand, over time, you may be annoyed by old habits and traditions based on religion.traditions based on religion. For for women, life in a traditional society is more difficult: women's labor is less valued, it is harder to make a successful career.is valued less, it is more difficult to have a successful career.

Entry and exit from the country. Citizenship by real estate.

IN Turtsia has rather loyal entry conditions. For citizens of Kazakhstan, the Russian Federation and Ukraine entry without visas is possible for one visit for 30, 60 and 90 days respectively. Penalties for violation of the visa regime are not too high. When buying real estate - citizens of these countries are entitled to a residence permit for 1 year, and after 5 years of ownership of the property - the right to citizenship.

If the property was purchased for an amount of250,000USD, and has notand has not been sold for 3 years, you can also apply for citizenship.

TAPU as absolute possession of real estate.

When you buy a property in Turkey, you are deeded to aTapu. Tapu means absolute unlimited ownership of the land and what is on it. It guarantees that no one, regardless of the type and degree of kinship can not claim your property without your consent. But of the negative points, citizens of Russia and Ukraine can not buyreal estate on the Black Sea coast of Turkey, as it is a strategic zone.