Turkey, with its rich cultural heritage, beautiful beaches and attractive climate, is becoming a place of attraction for people from all over the world. Many of those who are going to move to this country are wondering about the costs of housing maintenance in Turkey. 

This is an important aspect to consider when planning a budget and making a decision about investing in real estate. In this article, we will look at various items of housing maintenance expenses in Turkey, which will help you better understand the financial side of living in this country..

Regular taxes and fees
Property taxes.Property owners in Turkey, including foreign citizens, are required to pay tax on their property. The amount of tax depends on the value of the property and its location. In the province, it is 0.1%, and in large cities 0.2% of the cadastral value specified in the TAPU. The fees are divided into two parts and are paid before May 3 and November 30. 
An additional luxury tax. For properties such as villas and luxury apartments that cost more than 355 thousand dollars, an additional luxury tax is charged. This tax is set depending on the value and type of property and ranges from 0.3 to 0.6%. Objects with a value of $1.14 million or more are subject to a fixed tax of $2,443 plus 1% to the amount that exceeds the established limit. 
Municipal garbage collection fee. Property owners are also required to pay a municipal garbage collection fee. The amount of this fee may vary depending on the area of residence and type of housing. This fee varies from $11 to $44 per year. 
Utilities
Aydat – payment for the maintenance and maintenance of housing.It is a monthly fee for the maintenance and maintenance of housing in a complex or residential area. This fee is charged to cover the costs of public services, repairs and maintenance of common areas, including swimming pool, gardens and elevators.

Electricity. Homeowners in Turkey are required to pay for electricity. The amount of the fee depends on the electricity consumed and the tariffs set by local electricity suppliers. Consumption up to 150 kW will cost about 0.9 dollars, over this figure of 0.14 dollars. 

Water. The water supply fee is also included in the monthly cost of housing maintenance. It depends on the amount of water consumed and the tariffs set by local water supply companies. On average, this is $20 for a family of three people. 

Gas supply. The gas supply fee is set in accordance with the volume of gas consumed and the tariffs set by gas companies. It is worth considering that in most cities of Turkey, residents use gas cylinders. One balloon is enough for about 4 months. Its cost is about $ 20.

Heating The amount of the fee depends on the heating system used (gas, electric or other) and the amount of resources consumed. In warm regions, there are usually enough air conditioners, respectively, electricity bills in the cold period will be more.

Thus, buyers of residential real estate in Turkey should carefully consider all aspects and include the above expenses in their budget.