ABOUT RENTING OUT YOUR PROPERTY TURKEY

Turkish Rules Regulations 2024

Short-Term Rentals

The new legislation of January 2024 applies to all short-term rentals of residential properties for holiday purposes.

Rental agreements for residential units, including villas and flats in complexes and that are concluded for less than 100 days are subject to the regulations.

• this properties require a special license

Rentals of more than 100 days in one contract are exempt.

How to get a tourist license from the Ministry of Culture & Tourism

There are several criteria to obtain a license applications but the most important one is the unanimous agreement of all owners within a residential complex.

This decision must be recorded in the minutes of the complex’s management reports.

Only villas located on a single plot do not need approval from others. These villas must also go through the registration process as a vacation property.

You cannot advertise a rental without a valid rental permit.

Online platforms enabling tourism rentals have also responsibilities under the regulation

Penalties for non-compliance with the short-term rental regulations

If the owner rents the flat without a permit, the initial administrative fine is 100,000 TL the owner does not receive a permit within 15 days and continues renting the flat, the fine is 500,000 TL

• If a person rents an apartment from the owner for a long term and rents it for a short term, the fine is 100,000 TL.
• Publishing advertisements on the internet is also prohibited from persons who do not have a licence.
• No permit plaque signboard from the Ministry of Tourism on the property is 100,000 TL

Long-Term Rentals over 100 Days

A notarial contract rental contract is mandatory for long-term rental agreements.  The property owner and the renter must visit a notary office rental contract facility to authenticate the Turkey rental agreement, which provides legal protection for both parties and is required for Tukey residence permit rental applications by foreigners.

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When you make the decision to purchase a property in Turkey, our company Alanya Properties, will provide a comprehensive hassle free service from start to finish, which is designed to give you a full overview of the property buying system.

Alanya Properties has a wide variety of properties in our property portfolio to suit all specifications and budgets. Our property portfolio provides detailed descriptions of all new and resale properties, which have been personally inspected by our sales team and we provide a guarantee that all details descriptions and price information is correct. Our sales team will assist you during the viewing and selection stage of the buying procedure and will be by your side at every stage of the buying procedure.

The buying procedure in Turkey is simple and secure.

Once you have chosen your property our sales team and will assist in the preparation of the sales contract and payment plan. At this stage you will sign the sales contract along with the seller and you will be required to pay a deposit. With the payment plan in place and the sales contract signed the next step will be to make the payment(s) to the seller in accordance with the payment plan.

To begin the title deed transfer you will need to provide our sales team with your passport and 2 passport sized photographs, they will arrange the other required documents. When the application has been made to the local Title Deed Registration office, it will take a maximum of 1 week to complete the process. You will be called to the Title Deed Registration office along with the seller to finalise the process and receive your title deed.

If you are not able to come to Turkey to finalize your title deed transfer, you may give power of attorney to a member of our sales team to act on your behalf and complete the procedure on your behalf.

If you have any further questions or require more information please contact a member of our sales team.

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Gazipasa is a town and district of the Antalya Province on the Mediterranean coast of southern Turkey, 180 km east of the city of Antalya. Gazipaşa is a quiet rural district famous for its bananas and oranges.The Gazipasa district is neighboured by Alanya from the west, Sarıveliler from the  north and Anamur from the east.

The old name of Gazipasa was Selinus, which mutated to Selinti in the early Turkish period.

Geography
The district of Gazipasa stands on a narrow strip of coast between the Mediterranean Sea and the high Taurus Mountains rising steeply behind (highest point the 2253m “Deliktaş”. You can find prehistoric animal remains (shelled sea animals) around these highest points on the mountains as before becoming the Taurus Mountains (Paleozoic Age) these peaks were seaside. The coast road is narrow and winding beyond Alanya, making Gazipasa remote and hard to access from Antalya and even more so from further east (it is 80 km to the next town Anamur but it takes two hours to drive). The remote rocky hillsides are reputedly home to large quantities of snakes, scorpions and other dangerous wildlife. There is 50 km of coastline, about half of which is sandy beaches and even the rocky stretches have small coves that are also used for swimming. The beaches of Gazipasa are used as nesting grounds by the sea turtles caretta caretta. Construction is forbidden in these sea turtle areas. It makes these beaches even more silent.

The local economy depends on agriculture; the land on the coastal strip is used for growing fruits and vegetables, especially citrus fruits and bananas, and in recent years a large number of glasshouses have been built to produce crops such as cucumbers, strawberries and artichokes all year round. Some grain is also grown and animals are grazed higher in the mountains. There is also some forestry and fishing but no industry. The local council is controlled by the centre-left CHP..

Gazipasa has not experienced the tourist boom of neighbouring Alanya but there are now efforts being made to attract tourists to the district by building a yacht marina and an international airport. Tourist attractions include some sites from antiquity, caves, beaches, mountain walking.

The new Gazipasa Airport will serve the tourist economies of Alanya and Yesiloz.

History
This is a part of the world with a long history, there is evidence of Hittite settlement going back to 2000 BC, and it is assumed that this coast was settled long before that. The Ancient Greek city of Selinus was established here on the River Kestros (today called Hacımusa) by 628 BC, as part of the kingdom of Cilicia. In 197 BC the area passed into the hands of the Ancient Romans, and in the 1st century AD the Emperor Trajan died here after falling ill while journeying along the Mediterranean coast. His body was taken by his successor Hadrian for burial in Rome and for a period the town was named Traianapolis.

The Romans were succeeded by the Byzantines, who lost the area to the Seljuk Turks of `Ala’ ad-Din Kay-Qubad in 1225. During the area of the Anatolian Turkish Beyliks the coast including Selinti was controlled by the Karamanoğlu clan of Konya and was brought into the Ottoman Empire in 1472 by Gedik Ahmet Pasha, naval commander of Sultan Mehmet II. The 17th century traveller Evliya Çelebi records Selinti as a group of 26 villages, with a well-kept mosque on the seafront along with a jetty for boats to Cyprus, and green mountains behind.

Archaeological research continues and in 2004 a team from Florida State University found a small bronze statue of Pegasus dating back to 300 BC in the waters off Gazipasa; it is now in the Museum of Alanya. We can list the castles in Gazipasa as Selinus, Iotape, Lamus (Adanda), Nephelis and Antiochia AD CRAGUM.

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Kaş is a small fishing, yachting and tourist town in district of Antalya Province of Turkey, 168km west of the city of Antalya. As a tourist town it is relatively unspoiled.

The town of Kaş is on a hill running down to the sea. The district has a typical Mediterranean climate of hot, dry summers and warm, wet winters, which allows the growth of oranges, lemons and bananas. The lowland areas are also planted with cut flowers and a variety of fruits and vegetables, many are grown all year round under glass. The hillsides produce honey, and almonds, while at high altitudes there are extensive pine forests. The weather is drier at high altitudes. Although agriculture is still important, tourism is the main source of income in the district, which has many hotels and guest houses.

About 2 km (1 mi) offshore from Kaş is the Greek island of Kastelórizo (in Turkish Meis Adası) to/from which Turkish vessels ferry from time to time.

History

Although the Teke peninsula has been occupied since the Stone Age it seems Kaş was founded by the Lycians, and its name in Lycian language was Habesos or Habesa. It was a member of the Lycian League, and its importance during this time is confirmed by the presence of one of the richest Lycian necropolis.

The ancient Greeks later gave it the name of Antiphéllos or Antíphilos, since it was the harbor in front of the city of Phellos. During the Roman period, Antiphéllos was famous for exporting sponges and timber. Pliny the Elder refers to the town in the fifth book of his Naturalis Historia. After 395 the town became part of the Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantine) and during the early Middle Ages was a bishop’s sea – and as Antiphellus is still a titular sea.

Historic map of Kaş by Piri Reis
A street in Kaş with traditional houses and a Lycian tomb in the background.

The town suffered because of Arab incursions, then was annexed (under the name of Andifli) to the Anatolian Sultanate of Rüm, led by the Seljuks. After the demise of the Seljuks, it came under the Ottomans.

In 1923, because of the Exchange of populations between Greece and Turkey after the Greco-Turkish War, the majority of the population, which was of Greek origin, left the town for Greece.

In the early 1990s tourism started booming in Kaş, with visitors mainly from the UK and Germany. This growth of tourism brought an explosion in apartment building (often without license), which seriously threatened the landscape and the environment. Particularly affected was the beautiful Çukurbağ Peninsula, west of the town, which now has luxury hotels built on it.

Tourism

The tourist industry is centred on the pleasant town of Kaş, but many other coastal towns and villages in the district have plenty of accommodation for visitors including Kalkan and Gelemiş. The district can be reached from both Antalya and Dalaman airports.

Kaş itself is a quiet pleasant town with its blue sea and narrow streets scented with jasmine flowers. There are plenty of little guest houses, quiet cafes serving home cooking, or small bars to relax after a day’s scuba diving. Kaş has an annual arts festival, jazz concerts in the Roman amphitheatre and the Kiln Under the Sea arts collective have held underwater ceramics exhibitions here.

Kaş is one of the leading spots for diving in Turkey. There is a diving school, many places with equipment for hire and at the port, local divers offer courses. If you decide to try diving in Kaş you can expect to see a beautiful array of fish and other sea creatures like octopus and possibly dolphins, and also the wrecks of some ancient ships.

Demographics

According to 2007 census, the town has 5.922 and its villages have 49.629 habitants. Kaş has 5 municipalities (Gömbe, Kalkan, Kınık, Ova and Yeşilköy) and 48 villages.

The population of inhabited places is as follows according to 2007 census (Municipalities are shown in bold)

Town/Village Population(2007)
Kaş 5.922
Ağıllı 692
Ahatlı 185
Aklar 408
Akörü 356
Bayındır 653
Beldibi 314
Belenli 398
Belkonak 35
Bezirgan 1.458
Boğazcık 184
Cemre 260
Çamlıköy 280
Çamlıova 156
Çataloluk 153
Çavdır 2.482
Çayköy 1.320
Çerler 62
Çeşmeköy 185
Çukurbağ 492
Dereköy 165
Dirgenler 547
Doğantaş 484
Gedikbaşı 303
Gelemiş 713
Gökçeören 129
Gökçeyazı 872
Gömbe 1.774
Hacıoğlu 267
İkizce 180
İslamlar 2.034
Kalkan 2.259
Karadağ 1.055
Kasaba 1.168
Kemerköy 510
Kılıçlı 231
Kılıçlıyayla 272
Kınık 5.526
Kızılağaç 217
Ortabağ 257
Ova 5.126
Palamut 1.043
Pınarbaşı 112
Sarıbelen 800
Sarılar 145
Sinneli 141
Sütleğen 878
Uğrar 781
Üzümlü 1.382
Yaylapalamut 290
Yeniköy 61
Yeşilbarak 281
Yeşilköy 3.311
Yuvacık 320
Total 49.629

* The town of Kaş has a Roman amphitheatre and many other places of historical interest; and it has spots of natural beauty, including excellent beaches, and a number of interesting caves, some of them underwater.
* The mountains behind the coast offer countless places for trekking, climbing and river rafting.
* The ruins of the antique cities of Komba (in the village of Gömbe), Nisa, Kandyba, Phellos, Istlada, Apollonia, Isinda and Kyaenai.
* A popular excursion from Kaş is to Kekova island in the neighbouring district of Demre. Here in the magnificent bays you will see a surprising variety of wrecks of ancient ships and ancient cities sunk under the sea by earthquakes over the centuries. The sea is so perfectly clear that the details of city buildings such as staircases or columns can be seen from the boat. In December 2006 Kaş was added to the specially protected Kekova marine area in order to preserve its rich biodiversity.

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The small town of Kemer is situated between the Mediterranean Sea and the Taurus-mountains. This charming seaside resort is only 43 km from Antalya and about 65 km from the international airport of Antalya.

Koy formerly Eski (old town), on the reputation Kemer (means water) in 191O. The villagers have constructed a 23 km aqueduct at the foot of the Taurus Mountains to protect the village from floods. This ancient village has become one of the most important tourist centres of Turkey from 1980 with the tourist region of Antalya.

Kemer: spectacular scenery, beaches, and forests

Kemer has a spectacular landscape: broad sandy beaches alongside pine forests at the foot of the mountain range of Taurus (Toros Daglar). This place seamlessly blends tourism with this beautiful landscape and offers all the benefits of a modern seaside resort. A fully equipped marina with 300 yachts and facilities for all kinds of activities are available to tourists.

Visit Kemer

Kemer is the starting point for excursions to discover the many natural archaeological sites in the region.

On esplanade by the sea, north of the marina, you can visit the cafes, shops and beach. In front of the Kemer marina visit the Yoruk Park, housed in the mini peninsula. You’ll find traditional craftsmen and you will discover the everyday life of nomads. You will assist in the preparation of Ayran, or the weaving of a carpet. Behind the beach, there are places where cooling drinks are served. During the day, sports and leisure facilities are discreetly hidden among the pines in the forest for you to enjoy.

Those who want to shop will be amazed by the extraordinary variety of souvenirs available.

Practical Guide Kemer

Kemer is a charming small town and is an ideal resort to enjoy holidays. Liman Caddesi, the main street, bordered by pine trees, hotels, bars, cafes and shops where you can purchase leather, souvenirs and Turkish carpets. In the north, at the end of the street is the marina of Kemer (marina), south of the pebble beaches surrounded by green grass and fragrant pine trees. There are also equipment rentals on the beach for water sports such as sailing, water skiing, jet skiing, umbrellas …

Around Kemer

Beldibi is a seaside resort 12 km from Kemer. In the Beldibi cave, prehistoric remains were discovered.

The ancient city of Phaselis is located 15 km south of Kemer, Phaselis was an important commercial centre in the 5th century with its three ports located at the foot of the Tahtali Mountain. The trading port dating from the Hellenistic period became archbishop during the Roman period, and today contains mostly Roman ruins: ports, walls of the citadel, the Temple of Jupiter, Karal way Antonius Caravella and theatre. Phaselis is a pleasant place where young swimmers can swim in safety, in a setting where nature and history is one.

Getting to Kemer

By bus: shuttle follow every ten minutes on the road Kemer-Antalya
By plane: Kemer is only an hour’s drive from Antalya airport
By boat: the services are held regularly.

Climate and Weather
Kemer has a typical Mediterranean climate with hot summers and dry winters and rainy temperate. Bathed in sunshine for 300 days, Kemer provides a long tourist season.

Kemer is a seaside resort and district of the Antalya Province on the Mediterranean coast in Turkey, which is 40 km west of the city of Antalya.
Kemer is located on the Gulf of Antalya and 53 km from the coast to the western edge of the Taurus Mountains. The coast has typically Mediterranean, hot and dry weather and warm sea water. Until the early 1980s, this seaside resort was a quiet place surrounded by rural surroundings. Today, however, Kemer as well as other coastal cities take a very important role in Turkey’s tourism industry.

History:

Research shows that Kemer belonged to the Lycian city of Idyros.
Kemer was called “eski köy” (old village) until in 1917 a 23 km long wall was built next to the water flow from the top station of the canal to protect the city from flooding, which was a persistent problem before. So the name Kemer (belt) refers to the wall. Until the 1960s there was no coastal road and the area was only accessible by boat. Back in the 1980s, a route through the city and large investments in infrastructure were planned, which would be financed by the World Bank and aimed at far-reaching development in the tourism industry.

Population:

According to the 2007 census, the district has a population of 33,153. The city itself has 11,733 inhabitants. Kemer has 4 municipalities (Beldibi, Çamyuva, Göynük, Tekirova) and 4 villages.

Tourism in Kemer:

One of the main attractions of Kemer is its natural beauty, the sea, the mountains and the pine forests, all of which are harmoniously connected. The coast from Beldibi to Tekirova is made up of pristine beaches and bays of various sizes, all of which include pebble beaches. With convenient transportation, good communications and other communal services, Kemer owns a large portion of the capacity of hotels in the Antalya region. This seaside resort is a comfortable, quiet and internationally recognized coastal resort. This attracts many visitors from countries such as Germany, the Netherlands and, in recent years, families from Russia. Many of the visitors book an inexpensive all-inclusive package. Tourism is the backbone of the local economy in the region. Kemer is visited by many tourists every year, so most of the shops in Kemer are stocked with things like leather jackets etc. The trade is carried out both in the national currency “Türk Lirası” and in euros.
Kemer’s marina with 300 yachts offers you a variety of restaurants, bars and cafes. It is one of the most important wintering areas for sailors from the USA, Great Britain and other countries in Europe.
Göynük Mountain, Ulupınar, Olympos, Chimera, Phaselis, the “Three Islands” and Eco Park are famous tourist spots in Kemer.
The city of Kemer has vibrant clubs, bars, restaurants, beaches and a port with a capacity of 300 boats. Popular coastal villages are Beldibi, Kiris, Çayova, Aslanbucak, Kuzdere, Beycik, Çamyuva, Göynük and Çıralı.
Annual events in the area include art exhibitions in Phaselis, regattas, WRC (World Rally Championship), Turkey Offshore Championship, Turkey Motocross Championship, Phaselis Art Festival and Carnival. International pop stars and DJs such as DJ Tiesto and Tarkan offer concerts on the coast in summer.

Nature experiences:

1. Adrasan Bay – 2 km from the beach
2. Çıralı village and its pristine beach – 4 km away, popular for nature walks
3. Üç Adalar (three islands) – popular for divers
4. Göynük Gorge
5. Ikiz Kayalar (Twin Rocks)
6. Ulupınar – a village with a lot of water
7. There are some interesting caves such as the “Beldibi Molla” and the “Tahtali” cave on the east side of the mountain. The Taurus Mountains also offer many caves and special places that can be passed by foot or by jeep

Historical sights:

1. Chimaera – the burning rock of Greek mythology
2. The ancient cities of Phaselis and Olympos
3. The city of Kemer itself has ancient remains of Idryos, a Byzantine church and a castle of the Turkish Seljuks

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Side, a Turkish paradise for tourists, athletes and culture fans

Breath taking coastal landscapes, turquoise bays and endless sandy beaches on a 800 km long southern coastline, with the Mediterranean climate and a good water quality in the Mediterranean Sea, mainly from May to October is inviting for a swim. Antalya, the bustling metropolis on the Turkish Riviera is very close.

Particularly impressive is the port and old town district with its narrow streets and wooden houses. Antalya with its beaches, resorts and destinations is worth a visit. A visit to the best preserved ancient Roman amphitheatre in Aspendos rich in history. Also the tourist resort of Side, located in the southeast, has a selection of comfortable hotels, long sandy beaches and numerous water sports and entertainment programs which leave no wishes unfulfilled.

At the weekly market of the nearby provincial town of Manavgat you can find Turkish specialties, ceramics, spices and cheap imitations of designer goods.  Athletic holiday makers can take a hike to the mountainous, go mountain biking, or go rafting and aching muscles, fun and adventure are guaranteed.

Is also worth a trip to Cappadocia, located in Central Anatolia. The unique landscape of Cappadocia which with the help of wind and water has bizarre rock formations, valleys and canyons in a variety of earth tones.

A fascinating fairy tale landscape with its ‘Fairy Chimneys’, underground cities and rock churches await you. In Antalya and Kemer there are a vast range of fascinating places from imposing cliffs of the Taurus Mountains raising up to 3,000 meters down to the beautiful turquoise ocean.

The Greco-Roman history left their mark on this beautiful country, a country for culture lovers.

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Belek is a township with its own municipality in the Serik district of Turkey’s Antalya Province.

Belek is one of the most prominent centres of Turkey’s tourism industry and is as such home to more than thirty four-star and five-star hotels and many other accommodation, services and entertainment facilities.

Belek is a developing Golf Centre of Turkey. In planning the golf courses, the architects took into special consideration the preferences and expectations of European golf players. In Belek, the perfect locations of the golf courses provide wonderful views and landscape of the neighbourhood while providing the golf players with excellent golf pleasure and competition.

The Kurşunlu Waterfall is worth a visit in Belek. There are over 100 bird species living in this natural wonder. The hidden cave at the back of the waterfall is a popular place to visit. Near Belek there is the Hellenistic city of Perge, which is rated second after Ephesus and the great amphitheatre of Aspendos that still today can hold over 15.000 spectators.

Belek has a modern and purpose built beach and golf resort just 20 minutes away from the airport and within easy reach of all the areas tourist attractions. Turkey’s desire to join the EU will ensure that Belek will continue to be thoughtfully developed to protect the beaches and amazing golf courses which are nestled in the beautiful lush pine and Eucalyptus forests.

The area is full of amazing historical sights. The ancient Aspendos amphitheatre which holds 20,000 people is over 2000 years old and still hosts open- air classical, ballet and opera festivals today. The Roman ruins at Perge are some of the best preserved archaeological sites in Turkey. Side is one of the best known classical sites in Turkey.

Belek Town centre

The modern purpose built beach resort is already well established as a favourite destination of Turkey’s jet set who flock to over 50 impressive 5 star hotels, spas and numerous world class championship golf courses. In the centre of town the impressive mosque stands alongside statues and a waterfall leading to extensive shopping amenities in the tree lined boulevards. A short drive from the resort, spectacular waterfalls and riverside restaurants are a pleasurable shady retreat from the hot dry summers. This area is key to Turkey’s overall tourism plans, having already benefited from substantial investment by the Turkish Tourism Ministry. Turkey is beginning to rival the Algarve for the numbers of golfing tourists annually. This golfers’ paradise is attracting a lot of attention creating a first class holiday destination with high standards to rival other Mediterranean EU countries.

Beaches

The extensive new blue flag beach park facilities have been cleverly designed and combines fun at the beach, exquisite white sandy beaches, and all the usual water sports with shady parks and children’s play areas for a great day out. Beach side restaurants and bars offer a stylish and relaxing atmosphere with sumptuous sofas or hammocks so you can enjoy the sea breeze while soaking up the Mediterranean sunshine. Standards of cleanliness are high with plenty of brand new shower, toilet and changing facilities and car parking right on the beach

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