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Originally Posted by southall
I am in favour of going with a company that specialises in Turkey rather than one that sells in a lot of markets. Does anyone have any recommendations? We are thinking of going on an inspection trip to Antalya with Propertyturkeyforsale, we live in Madrid and they offer a subsidised trip of 249 pounds. Anyone heard of them or worked with them? Should we hand over any money on the inspection trip or should we come back and think about it, if the latter then should we at least sort out power of attorney while there so we don't have to go back, should we use the lawyer they recommend or find out own? There are just so many weak links in the chain (agent, lawyer, developer) where we could loose money, how do we know who to trust? Is the off-plan price usually negotiable?
Sorry for so many questions hoping someone can help us...
Thanks,
Ranpal
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IMHO...
Just go there for a holiday during the peak season.
See different areas of the town.
Visit many agents, instead of getting one agent following you day & night.
Return home.
Do your homework on the internet. Go back again with a shortlist you prepared during the low season, you'll have more time and more negotiation power.
New developments are usually marketed by several agents. Talk to different agents about the same properties to make sure everybody talks about the same price & package.
Pick your own solicitor instead of going with the one hired by the sales person.
Off-the-plan price is usually negotiable unless the project is a very very large one. If you cannot negotiate the price, then negotiate for the aircons, furnitures etc.
>how do we know who to trust?
Probably the lawyer YOU hired will be the one to trust although nobody can guarantee it.
Good luck!