What is remarkable about the ordinary Turkish apartment

Being a tourist and living in a country are two big differences. Therefore, even more than once vacationing in Turkey, the Russians do not quite understand. peculiarities of Turkish life.





For those who are thinking about buying an apartment in the Republic of Turkey or want to learn more about the life of people in this picturesque and hospitable country, we have prepared a material with the peculiarities of Turkish apartments.

Apartments in Turkey

1. Sizes.
   More than half of the housing stock of Russia are small apartments up to 40 square meters. In Turkey, such apartments are an exception. Moreover, since 2017, the construction of studios in some Turkish cities has been banned.
   
   
   
   It is believed that small studios without a dedicated bedroom are not suitable for normal life. If for some reason you need such an apartment, prepare to look for it in the secondary market.
   
   
2. Planning and zoning
   Apartments and houses in Turkey do not have uniform or standard layouts! And the designation of the number of rooms in Turkish apartments is markedly different from the one we are used to. Potential buyers from Russia are surprised and puzzled by these mysterious formulations - 1 + 1, 2 + 1.
   
   
   
   The fact is that in Turkey, all rooms are traditionally divided into living rooms and bedrooms and are described by the formula “number of bedrooms” + “number of living rooms”. For example, the layout of 2 + 1 means that the apartment has 2 bedrooms and one living room.
   
   Living rooms and kitchens are often combined and allocated only by zoning. Arches, racks and other elements divide one large space into different functional zones. Bedrooms, as a rule, are small, there is enough space in them, only to install a bed and wardrobe.
   
   
   
   
   
   The number of bathrooms in the apartment depends on the level of housing. In budget, as a rule, he is alone, in more expensive apartments for each room his bathroom. There is a difference in the type of bathroom. In many apartments there are only showers, and in luxury housing can install baths.
   
   
3. Calculation of the area along the perimeter of the walls
   In Turkey, the so-called gross area is always indicated. This is the total area of the apartment along its outer perimeter, which includes a balcony, terrace, wall thickness, as well as the total area of the staircase, proportionally divided into all apartments on the floor.
   
   
   
4. Penthouse and duplex
   In Russia, a two-level apartment is rather rare, and in Turkey it is the standard. Duplex here is called two-level apartments located on the lower floors. And they often come with a separate entrance. A penthouse is, respectively, a two-level apartment on the upper floors.
   
   
   
5. Turnkey.
   Turnkey in Turkey is really a turnkey! Developers finish apartments as for themselves, and give a guarantee that is strictly observed.
   
   
   
   Buying a property in a new building, you get an apartment with a clean finish, installed interior doors and a steel front door, with a full set of plumbing, plastic windows and exterior shutters, with built-in kitchen furniture and often even household appliances.
   
   
6. Residential complexes
   Detached buildings are rarely built in Turkey lately. Priority is given to housing complexes in which the territory is fenced, there is its own infrastructure with swimming pools, shops, spa centers and parking.
   
   
   
7. Stone.
   In the housing is often found decoration of natural stone. This design looks beautiful and is durable, and also perfectly protects against heat: in Turkey it is sunny 300 days a year, but in houses even in the absence of air conditioning it is always cool.
8. Balconies
   Turkish apartments have large, sometimes 30 or more square meters of balconies. This is a continuation of the apartment, where they have breakfast, receive guests, drink wine in the evenings and enjoy pleasant views.
   
   
   
   All Russians are surprised by a small detail: why do you need a tap and drain on the balcony? It turns out to wash the balcony and water the plants.
   
   
9. Central heating
   Previously, central heating was a rarity, but now, for example, in Antalya, communications have already been brought to almost all houses.
   
   
   
   In buildings built more than 5 years ago, residents decide whether to heat or not. If yes, then collect money, and communications are carried out to the door of the apartment.
   
   
10. Prices
    Where are apartments more expensive, in Turkey or in Russia? This question is one of the most pressing, but the answer to it is definitely not so easy. The housing market in Turkey is quite diverse and prices depend on the region.
    
    
    
    Let’s just say that, on the example of the same Antalya, you can buy a much larger apartment with a maximum of conveniences cheaper than in St. Petersburg.
    
    However, we should not forget about taxes. All housing in Turkey is subject to purchase tax, as well as an annual property tax of 0.1% to 0.6%.
    
    

Who knows, maybe someday I will wake up in my new apartment on the Mediterranean coast, go out on the balcony, breathe in the intoxicating sea air and smile at a new life!