Buying an apartment in Turkey - from dream to reality

The Story of a Deal: How We Became Owners of an Apartment in Turkey

My family and I live in relative prosperity, which we have traveled a long and thorny road to. Finding our own business, developing our business, overcoming the consequences of the pandemic and other problems — it was not easy, but still we managed to stay afloat. And, given the instability in the world and constantly changing conditions, we began to think about the need to not just save, but to invest savings wisely. Bank deposits and securities were not considered, having decided that real estate is the most solid and demanded currency for all times. And in general, to have our own comfortable corner in warm lands has long been our common dream. So we at the family council and thought — and why not now? And decided that we will buy real estate abroad, thereby killing two birds with one stone.
Searching for an apartment: everything turned out to be not so simple

It would seem, what is the problem to find a place to live, if you have the means and desire? But in the beginning we had more questions than answers. Having hardly come to a consensus on the country and choosing Turkey, we started researching the market via the Internet and looking through dozens of ads. Here the first doubts began — it seemed that the photos did not convey the real condition of the apartments. How to evaluate the neighborhood, to understand whether there is the necessary infrastructure, to choose the view from the window, which will please every day? After all, we wanted to have a beautiful nature, and amenities, and the possibility of renting the apartment, if we do not live in it permanently. Every evening my wife and I discussed what we had seen, made plans, but still we were always afraid and worried about something.

Emotions at every stage of the choice

The first weeks of the search were accompanied by constant stress. We could not decide on the type of housing: we wanted a villa to enjoy our garden in the future, then returned to the option of a cozy apartment overlooking the sea. Many times we thought we had found “the one”, but then we started to doubt — what if it was not the best option?
The excitement was constantly growing. We even began to wonder if we had chosen the wrong country. I told my wife more than once that maybe it would be better to go back to Dubai or Thailand. She was also worried, but in the end we agreed that Turkey is our option: it is relatively close, and the climate is comfortable, and the local hospitality attracts, and housing prices are quite reasonable. We already imagined ourselves walking along the evening coast, and these thoughts gave us confidence and helped us to move forward.

Problems with payment: what to do with a large sum?

Thanks to the Centrarium website we finally found an apartment that we both liked, but it turned out that all the previous fears were just flowers. There was a new fear — how to pay for the real estate? Bank transfer seemed very risky and expensive. Because of the sanctions, many banks have restricted operations, especially international ones. We began to think about how best to organize payment, so as not to break any laws and not to lose funds. The kids suggested using cryptocurrency, claiming it was fast, safe and confidential. We had heard about it, but cryptocurrency still seemed to us something incomprehensible and risky. We were afraid of losing our money or running into scammers. Carrying cash by air was even worse — it's scary to think how many flights we would have to take, given the restrictions on currency export and the total amount of the transaction.

In general, we reached an impasse and thought of abandoning the whole idea altogether. But a chance helped — we shared our worries with family friends and they advised us to look at the aggregator of foreign real estate Centrarium, through which their business partners were looking for real estate in the Emirates. We decided to study the issue and call the representatives of this company to find out everything in detail. Since we spent so much time on this whole thing and there was hope to bring the matter to the end. On the website we saw this information and decided to ask for advice.

Face-to-face meeting and resolving all issues

When we first called, the consultant explained in detail exactly how they help customers and invited us to the office so we could see for ourselves how everything worked and discuss the payment point in detail. This was a big pick-me-up because we were actually spoken to in a very polite and interested manner, but without being pressured or pushy. We did not have the feeling that they wanted to get money from us as quickly as possible at any cost — our doubts were treated with understanding and patiently answered all our questions.

In the end we arrived at the office, where we were welcomed and shown how the work was organized. They told us in detail how exactly the payment is made and why it is safe. They explained all the unclear points, so we had a full understanding of what and how our money would be handled. And in general, they created a very comfortable environment, which was conducive to trust and constructive. We realized that we were dealing with professionals and heeded their advice to provide the amount in cash, which they would then transfer to the seller's account. This solution helped us save on bank transfer fees and made sure we were in the right place.

Final steps: the dream became a reality

When the day came to transfer the funds, we were still nervous. We collected the necessary amount, came to the office, where everything was checked and counted. We signed and received the necessary documents, and I felt a weight fall from my shoulders — we had done it! Soon we received confirmation that the funds had been transferred to the seller's account, and then we finally realized that our dream had become a reality. We really bought an apartment in Turkey!

Happy ending: from fear to confidence

Today, looking back, we laugh when we remember how many times we wanted to give up and go back to the idea of classic savings. But thanks to the support of a whole team of professionals who literally took us by the hand and guided us through every step of the transaction, we realized our dream and are enjoying a measured comfortable life in a beautiful hospitable country. Now, when we tell our story to our friends, they understand that buying real estate abroad is not as scary and difficult as it seems. The main thing is to find people who know how to help, and not be afraid to take a step forward despite worries and doubts.

If you dream of having your own apartment in Turkey, but do not know where to start, or if you want to get professional help in finding and buying real estate, visit the foreign real estate marketplace centrarium.com. Here you will find a wide range of properties in Turkey and can get advice from experienced professionals on all matters related to buying a home abroad. Remember that buying real estate in another country is a serious decision that can significantly affect your life. Approach this process responsibly, carefully weigh the pros and cons, and your dream of your own apartment in Turkey will definitely become a reality!