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From 2025, buildings with a total construction area of 2,000 square meters or more must be constructed according to the "Nearly Zero Energy Building (NSEB)" concept. Failure to comply with this requirement will not be permitted to obtain a building permit. A...

Construction costs increased by 1,531 percent in 10 years!The Construction Contractors Association (MÜFED) has published a report that examines the last ten years of the construction sector. According to the report published by MÜFED, inflation between 2015 and 2025 was 906 percent, while the increase in construction costs was 1,531 percent. (Kaynak:...

AK Party Chairman hints at significant investments in Alanya Alanya - Promising developments for the future of Alanya were discussed during a visit by the ALGC delegation to AK Party District Chairman Mehmet Şarani Tavlı. Tavlı drew attention to recent investments in the region and hinted that the ALGC management issues are a...

The allowances and reductions from which many taxpayers benefit were also increased by the revaluation rate of 43.93 percent: the allowance of 33 thousand lira for rental income was increased to 47 thousand lira, the allowance of 87 thousand lira for capital gains to 120 thousand lira, the allowance of 200 thousand lira for secondary income to 280 thousand...

Rules for vehicles with foreign license plates: Purpose: The vehicle may only be used for the originally stated purpose. Renting, lending, passing on or selling without permission is prohibited. Use: Only authorized persons (e.g. spouses, parents, children) may use the vehicle. Modifications: Changes to registered vehicle parts require...

Buying property and applying for a residence permit (IKAMET) in Turkey: Important points: Buying a property in Turkey and applying for a residence permit (IKAMET) are two separate processes and are not mutually dependent. The following documents are required to apply for an IKAMET: A passport that is valid for at least 60 days beyond the validity period of the IKAMET...

Secure advice and support for your real estate investment in Alanya Recently, questions have been piling up about the restricted areas, the residence permit (IKAMET) and the purchase of real estate in Alanya. Facts at a glance: In Alanya with its 102 districts, 4 areas are currently excluded from the IKAMET award: Avsallar, Kestel, Mahmutlar and Kargıcak. The...

Fees when buying property in Turkey: This is how much you need to budget for The dream of owning your own house or apartment in the Turkish sun is an attractive goal for many people. But in addition to the purchase price itself, there are various fees when buying property in Turkey, as in Germany, which you should definitely factor into your financing. What fees are charged...

Summary of the new Turkish law on short-term rental of properties for tourist purposes (Law No. 7464): As of January 1, 2024, owners who rent their property in Turkey to tourists for less than 100 days per year must be aware of some important changes: Licenses: A license from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism is...

"DASK" alone is not enough for your home. Supplement your protection with private insurance! Experts warn that the compulsory earthquake insurance (DASK) may not be enough in an emergency. In an earthquake-prone country like ours, the importance of DASK became clear again after the events in Kahramanmaraş on February 6, 2023. Nevertheless, the...