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RELOCATION
 During the last two years there has been a very noticeable increase
in the amount of people relocating to Turkey from other European
countries. Most people are hoping for a better quality of life. In
this section we hope to give you a few points that you may want to
consider:
Research
Does the area you wish to relocate to meet all your requýrements:
schools, health care , shops and amenities (always ensure you have
medical insurance).
Resident Visa
If you are relocating to Turkey for more than six months then you
are well advised to apply to the Turkish Government Office for a
resident visa. They will issue a document for you to present to the
police who in return will process the application.
Work Permit
It is illegal in Turkey for a foreigner to work without the issue of
a work permit and this process can take a considerable time. Please
enquire in advance to the Turkish Embassy of your present country of
residence and they will be only to pleased to advise.
Rent (Kiralik)
If you are planning to stay in Turkey for a year or less, then renting
is usually the best solution. Most rental properties in Turkey are
let unfurnished. Furnished properties are difficult to find and generally poorly
equipped. You should be prepared to negotiate the price and make
sure you receive value for money. Elite homes will be happy to
assist you with finding the right property for your requirements for
a reasonable fee.
Buy (Satilik)
Research the area and region where you intend to live, know what your
budget is and make sure you budget for additional costs (Agents
fees and taxes etc.) Shop around for finance and consider all options, ensure all your financial arrangements are in place and funds
are available. Inspect a good range of properties which will suit all
the year round use. If you are considering buying into a cooperative
or a new development, research the background and history of the
Cooperative or Developers and Builders and make sure you are
comfortable with their credentials before signing any documentation
or paying deposits.
Transport
Public transport in Turkey in terms of the local bus service is very
efficient and cheap and most areas of a town or city are well
covered. The price of cars in Turkey, especially second hand, are
very expensive as is petrol, so this may be a
factor you may want to take into consideration.
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