05/07/2017

45 FACTS ABOUT TURKEY

          


1. İstanbul is the largest city in Turkey but it is not the capital. Turkey’s capital is Ankara

2. You can eat the Turkish ice cream –Maraş with a knife and fork

3. Turkey is the 6th most popular tourist destination in the world

4. The first ever female combat pilot in the world is from Turkey. Her name is Sabiha Gökçen.

5. Turkey sits on two continents, Asia and Europe, although just 3% of its land is in Europe

6. Turkey has total area of 783,562km², or more then three times larger then U.K.

7. Patara plaji is the longest beach in Turkey ( 18 km long)

8. Cherries were introduced to the world from Turkey

9. Turkey has been producing wine for over 6000 years

10.The most valuable silk carpet in the world is in Melvana Museum in Konya-Turkey

11.Turkey was one of the first countries in the world to allow women to vote

12.Turkey introduced coffee to Europe

13.The second oldest underground railway in the world is the İstanbul Tünel

14.In Turkey you can eat a desert that is made of chicken ( Tavukgöğsü )

15.Santa Clause or St.Nicolas was born in Patara- Turkey

16.There are more then 10 UNESCO World heritage sites in Turkey

17.Turkey produce about 70% of the world’s haselnut supply

18.Turkish people are the world’s highest per capita tea drinkers. Turkey ranks in the top 5 tea producers in the world


19.The biggest and oldest Mall in the world is Grand Bazar (Kapalıçarşı) in İstanbul. İt has 64 streets, 4000 shops and attracts around 400,000 visitors every day

20.The church of St.Peter in Antakya (Antioch) is said to be the very first Christian church in the world

21.Two of the Seven Wonders of the World are in Turkey. The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus and The Mausoleum of Halicarnassus in Bodrum


22.Turkey is home to Mount Ararat where is believed that Noah’s Ark came to rest


23.Tulips came to Europe from Turkey


24.The ancient city of Troy was located in modern day Turkey


25.The first man ever to fly was Turkish. Using two wings Hezarfen Ahmet Celebi flew over the Bosphorus and can be consider as the first intercontinental human flight in history.

26.The Turkish Delight (Lokum) is one of the oldest sweets in the world history


27.The olest known human city is Çatalhöyük in Turkey, which shows signs of settlement from the 7th century B.C


28.The stones found at Göbekli Tepe in Turkey in 1994 mark it as the world’s first temple and one of the most important archaeological sites ever discovered. Carbon dating shows the 45 stones may be as old as 13,000 years old—which makes it the oldest site by an amazing margin, considering Stonehenge was built around 2,000 to 3,000 years ago and the pyramids of Giza 2,500 years ago


29.The Turkish alphabet is phonetic, so words are pronounced in the same way they are read.


30.İstanbul is the only city in the world that is actually located on two continents


31.Money was ‘born’ in Turkey. The first coins ever made were created by the Lydians, in what is now Turkey.


32.There is over 7,200 km of coastline in Turkey


33.Turkey is the only Muslim country in the world to be both secular and democratic.


34.Göbekli Tepe at the top of a mountain ridge in the Southeastern Anatolia Region of Turkey is the world's oldest known example of monumental architecture dating some 11,600 years old. It also contains the oldest known temple.


35.Built 7 meters beneath the surface, Sancaklar Mosque is the world's first underground mosque. İt is constructed in Turkey's Buyukcekmece district in Istanbul.


36.Turkey's beaches rank 3rd in the world, with 383 beaches and 21 marinas awarded by Blue Flag, an international eco-label given to beaches with high water quality, cleanliness and environmental standards.


37. The longest Turkish word is Muvaffakiyetsizleştiricileştiriveremeyebileceklerimizdenmişsinizcesine which has 70 letters and translates ‘As though you happen to have been from among those whom we will not be able to easily/quickly make a maker of unsuccessful ones ‘


38.Cherries were introduced to Rome from the Anatolian region of what is now Turkey since 72 BC.


39.Kissing the Hand of the Elderly is a Traditional Gesture in Turkey


40.Yağlı Güreş (Oil Wrestling) is the National Sport of Turkey. Wrestlers (known as pehlivan) douse themselves with olive oil and wear a type of hand-stitched shorts called a kisbet.


41.Turkey uses a Latin-based alphabet and not an Arabic one.


42.İstanbul has been the capital of three great empires, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman for more than 2000 years.


43.Turkey is the birthplace of historic legends, such as Omar (the poet), King Midas, Herodotus (the father of history) and St. Paul the Apostle.


44.Julius Ceasar proclaimed his celebrated words, “Veni, Vidi, Vici” (I came, I saw, I conquered) in Turkey when he defeated the Pontus, a formidable kingdom in the Black Sea region of Turkey.

45.The official name of Turkey is Republic of Turkey


01/07/2017

What is the Cost of Living in Fethiye 2017?






One of the most frequently asked questions that we get is ‘How much will this cost’, either is for council tax, annual maintenance, utilities or just for leisure.

According to Numbeo report from March 2017, compared to the UK, the cost of living in Turkey is over 70% lower.

Electricity is 56% cheaper, internet around 40 % cheaper, taxis are more then 70 %, cheese is 25% cheaper.

Overall, anyone who decides to move from the UK to live in Fethiye will see a vast improvement in daily cost of living.

Healthcare:


Public Health Insurance


Turkey has its very own public healthcare system, which is readily available for foreign residents who pay social security contributions via their employer. All residents in Turkey are given an identification number which is their social security number.


Universal Health Insurance

Foreign resident permit holders living for at least one year in Turkey and whom do not hold any other health cover plan in their own country, can apply for SGK. This enables healthcare cover for approximately 425TL (about £90 )per month and entitles them to unlimited healthcare much in the same way that the NHS operates in the UK. The 425 TL cost covers both husband and wife.


Private Health Care

Depending on age and previous ailments, private cover can range from 1000TL to 2000TL (from £220-250) per year depending on whether or not you wish to have family cover. Private cover offers you the highest level of cover and enables treatment at private hospitals. Private hospitals generally are better equipped, less crowded and lower waiting times.




Residence permit:



You can stay in Turkey on your turist visa for 90 days out of 180 which costs about £13 or you can choose to stay longer and apply for Residence permit.
There are 6 types of Residency Permit Applications.
Short term residency permit (one ,two year or renewal application)
Family residence permit
Long term residence permit (You must have resided in Turkey uninterrupted for 8 years)
Humanitarian residence permit
Residence permit issued to victims of human trafficing.


The majority of those applying for residency will apply for Short Term Residence.


The short term RP cost about £80 including administration fee for the first year.



House expences:


Utility bills, council tax and rubish tax roughly will cost you about £450 per year
İnternet depend on the deal and discount that you may get from the different providers, but on avarage around £15 per month.
İf you have purchased an apartment or villa that are based in a complex with shared facilities like swimming pool, gardens and security be prepared to pay a monthy fee. The cost will depend on how many properties are in the complex and paying for the services. Expect to pay from £50 per month.



Transport:


Petrol is not cheap in Turkey so if you choose to get a vehicle, with MOTs and insurance the avarage yearly cost to run a car will be about £600.
Because of the high cost on running a vehicle in Turkey, most of the people prefer to travel by the local transportation. Either the public bus or the Dolmus no distance is too far. The price is from 50 pence to £1.50 depending on the destination



Groceries:


Most of the people choose to buy from the local weekly market. The local produce is always fresh, organic and very cheap. You can find a large choice of fruits, veggies, cheese, olives, nuts, spices, eggs etc .. Spending about £15 a week for two people is more then enough. İf you are a meat lover prepare to spend around £11 per kilo for a lamb or beef. Chicken goes for about £3 per kilo. Fish as low as £3 per kilogram.
A pack of cigarettes goes for £2.50, but also you have the choice of the local tabbaco shops where you can find the finest local produce for as low as £13 for a kilogram of tobacco.
A bottle of local beer sells at the shops for £1.50.
İf you are a wine person you can find wine from £5 per bottle in the markets or you can choose to visit Uzumlu village (some 15 minutes drive from Fethiye) and get a really good quality home made wine for £4 per litre.


Dining out will cost you on the avarage £ 25 for two people


Many of our expat friends save substantial amounts on the cost of living in Fethiye by investing their capital in time deposit accounts paying more then 10% interest that can be withdrawn every 32 days. Therefore, someone depositing 300,000 tl (£65,000) will monthly receive 3000 tl (£650) before tax. This is more then enough to enjoy good standard of living without touching your net worth.

NEW REGULATIONS FOR SHORT TERM RENTALS IN TURKEY – FIND OUT ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW FROM OLUDENIZ HOMES




Are you a Turkish property owner?


Do you rent your property out for short term periods?


Do you let family and friends stay in your property?


Have you heard about the new GIYKIMBIL System?


Are you confused by the new legislation?


YOU NEED TO READ THIS



The new GIYKIMBIL SYSTEM has been introduced by the Turkish Government. In future, Turkish property owners who rent out their homes on a short term basis, for example, in the summer to people who come to Turkey for a holiday, will need to be aware that they now need to register their guests on a new database and, in addition, quite separately, employ the services of an accountant to set the rentals up as a proper business and also declare any income they receive to the Turkish Tax Office.

This system is also being applied as another necessary step in the fight against terrorism and is being introduced under the Turkish State of Emergency to enable authorities to keep a better track on individuals moving around Turkey and to help the Security Services locate interested individuals easier.

So, from now on, anyone coming to Turkey will need to be registered at their accommodation much in the same way people have to do if they stay in a hotel.


BUT DON’T WORRY if you own a property for your own use (you and your family) and you do not market in any way in the short term rentals market YOU DO NOT NEED TO DO A THING. This regulation will not apply to you, so please just enjoy it in the same way as you always have. But, if you own a property that is being rented out for short term holidays YOU ARE DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE for ensuring the your property is registered on the GIYKIMBIL system and that the details of your various guests are submitted.


On the subject of Tax


If you rent, you need to register your property as a business. You will probably need the assistance of a Turkish accountant to help you do this. The accountant you appoint will take the following steps



Step 1 To create an account book, obtain Power of Attorney from Notary to act on your behalf



Step 2 Arrange the necessary registrations and certificates and liaise with the Tax Authorities



Step 3 Arrange with Civil Service to visit your property and agree commencement of business



Step 4 Instruct you about what you need to do in terms of completing ongoing administration and provision of information to comply with the Tax authorities.



Step 5 Prepare the necessary income and expenditure accounts to satisfy the Tax Office




We at Oludeniz Homes are happy to talk to you about the changes in the Law. If you think this new legislation affects you and you want further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact us