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Altinkum and Akbuk Properties - After Sales Service

At Albatross Turkish Properties we want you to be aware of other 'costs' that are involved after you have purchased your property in Akbuk or Altinkum. You must keep them in mind as they will be an addition to the overall cost of your purchase. You will incure them when purchasing from ANY other estate agent in Turkey.

Purchases to Consider?

Purchase Costs to Consider
Purchase price of property Plus
Esate agents commisison upon purchase of property 3%
Solicitor and Interpreter Fees £300
Home Tax for the first year, stamp duty £450 - £1500 (consult us)
Electric and water meter costs to transfer to your name £450
Money transfer costs charged by your U.K. bank £30
Power of attorney to Albatross £150
Home insurance £200 (approx.) 
Council tax after first year £50 (approx.)
Yearly maintance costs £100 (min.)

 


Furnishing Costs
Approximate minimum cost of furnishing 2-bed apartment   £2500
Approximate minimum cost of furnishing 3-bed apartment  £3000
Approximate minimum cost of furnishing 4-5 bed apartment £3500
Electrical goods include: Furnishings normally include:
T.V. Beds
Satallite Wardrobes
Cooker Chest of drawers
Washing machine Bedside storage unit
Fridge Bathroom storage unit
Iron 3 piece suite
Toaster Coffee table
Microwave T.V. stand
Kettle Lamps
Water cooler/dispenser Mirrors
Ironing board Dining room table and chairs
Airer

D.V.D. player


Soft Furnishings to Include:
Bed linen
Towels/tea towels
Curtains/blinds
Cushions/pillows


Further household items to include:
Pots and pans Oven dishes
Salt and pepper dispensers Storage containers
Cutlery Salad and serving bowls
Cutlery trays Bottle/tin openers
Chopping boards Washing up bowl and drainer
Chopping knives Jugs
Dinner service Brooms
Bins Mop and bucket
Ashtrays Shower mats
Cooking utensils

 

Daily pool maintenance can be arranged approximately per month £80
Approximate cost of fitting security iron bars for 3 windows and 1 door £400
Approximate cost of fitting out BBQ £50
Approximate cost of each air conditioning unit £250-£350
Approximate cost of hot water boiler £150
Approximate cost of solar panelled heating with emersion heater switch £300

 

 

Cleaners at your Request:
Approximately for a 2 bed property. £45
Approximately for a 3-5 bed property £65
Wash iron and press the bedding.(per bed) £2

 

 

Daily pool maintenance can be arranged approximately per month £80
Chemical and chlorina balance daily
Pool cleaned and hoovered daily
Pump and filters serviced regularly
Pool filled and cleaned for begining of season
Pool emptied and closed down for end of season


We can also arrange transfers to and from the airports


  1. Bodrum for a family of 4, each way £45
  2. Izmir for a family of 4, each way £50

 

 


Our Service to You - Second to None
After you have bought your property through us, unlike a lot of other estate agencies, our service does not end there. Free of charge we will:
  • Escort you to a reputable furniture outlet to purchase all the new furniture for your home.
  • Escort you to a reputable electrical outlet to purchase all your white goods for your new home.
  • Escort you to purchase all your curtains/blinds, bedding and towels.
  • Escort you to buy all the remaining household goods require to furnish your home.
  • We will also escort and help you to open a Turkish bank account if required.
  • We will aim to get any initial problems (snag list) with your property sorted out before your next visit. All this work will be undertaken by your builder. The list should be signed by yourself and a member of staff from Albatross when completed. 
  • We can introduce you to a metal fabricator to make and fit security bars on windows and doors. He can also provide shelving and an ash box for the inside of your BBQ.
  • Assist in the purchase of Air-conditioning units to be fitted in your home.
  • If your property does not have any water heating system, then we can assist you in the purchase of either a hot water boiler. Or we can arrange for the purchase and installation of a solar powered system.
  • Once purchased, if delivery and installation is required we will arrange for all of this to be completed in your absence.
  • For the first year, your after sales service will include free regular checks to your home, in your absence, against any initial teething problems that may occur. From weather damage or water pipe problems. Also we will be able to check that all doors windows and shutters are regularly secured. After which for a small monthly fee can still be arranged, details of which will be explained later.