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Living Costs

Conveyance :

In contrast to most European countries, the entry in the property register in Turkey is not performed by a Notary Public, but by an official of the Property Registry Department. It is a legal requirement for both sides (the seller and the buyer) to be present at the entry. It is possible to authorise another person by giving a Power of Attorney at Notary Public. The delivery of the Title Deed of transfer does not require the intervention of a Notary Public in Turkey. After the entry and delivery the property register issues a proof of ownership, which is called ‘Tapu’.

Giving Power of Attorney at Notary Public:

Appr. 60 Euro


Registration Fee at the Property Registry Department (Tapu Office):

Appr. 25 Euro.

Completion Report

Obtaining “Completion Report” (New built properties only):
Starting from 350 Euro, depending on the size and the location.

Electricity :

New connection of electricity meter:

Appr. 100 Euro (once only)

Name transfer of an existing connection:

Appr. 30 Euro (once only)

Energy cost per kwh:

Appr. 0,10 Euro

WATER :

New connection of water meter:

Appr. 60 Euro

Name transfer of an existing connection:

Appr. 30 Euro

Water cost per m3:

Approx. 0,75 Euro

Land Line Telephone:

P.s.: You can only get a land line telephone registered if you have residence permit in Turkey.

Telephone connection:

Approx. 4 Euro

Cost per unit:

Approx. 0.036 Euro

Monthly rental:

Approx. 3.66 Euro

Unit period (province):

60 Seconds

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