Help! We have recently put down a deposit on an apartment in Turkey with a company called Infinity Express Construction. I haven't been able to find any posts from buyers who have dealt with this company. They seem very well organised etc. but on contacting a couple of Turkish lawyers (as always advised) one of them has sent a rather alarming reply saying that the contracts these companies produce are worthless and that we should not go ahead without finding out about Turkish law etc. The contact is in English and seems very clear, but now I am rather worried, especially as our first instalment is due at the end of the month. Any comments?

I don't know for certain but I would have thought that a valid contract would have to be in Turkish. If an independent lawyer tells you to steer clear I would heed their advice. Chances are there are other agents selling this particular development; it is rare for one agent to be given exclusivity.

What's the development name?

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The company we are buying from are the actual builders, so there aren't other agents dealing with it. They seem to have built quite a few developments around, but as I say, I haven't been able to find anyone who has bought from them. The other Turkish lawyer I contacted just said that she could check the contract and ownership of the land and didn't mention there being anything wrong.

Dolly Girl

I have not heard of many negative reports about Infinity, they are a company of considerable long standing in the area and are reasonably well respected.

I would not hesitate to use them if I was in the market to purchase.

Some of their developments are really good although, everyone in this business does get the odd complaint even ourselves and they are no different.

As for the contract, why not get it interpreted into both Turkish & English & have it notarised by an official notary before you actually sign it.

There are a few recommended soliciters around the Fethiye area who do offer a good service but it can be costly

hi Dolly

as I am an agent in Dalaman, I don't know anyone in this company but I heard this company is reputable developer in Fethiye.

If you put down a deposit and have a contract in English this may be enough if at the time you instructed an notary to have right of attorney on your behalf when paying the deposit. We too shared your concerns everything seemed so simple and we completely trusted our developer. Everything went well and we now have our Tapu albeit 7 months later

Hi

Why don't you use a UK based lawyer that specialises in Turkish property law? There are at least three UK based lawyers that can help you and more importantly they are not interested in selling you a property and also you have UK Law Society protection regarding their advice.

Kevin