How to Properly Accept an Apartment from a Developer in Turkey: An Expert Guide
Acceptance of an apartment from a developer is an important stage for any buyer. In case of lack of experience and knowledge, it is recommended to invite a representative of the real estate agency through which the transaction was conducted.
At the Uptrend homes real estate agency this service is free and is part of the after-sales service.
Plan for inspecting the apartment before signing the acceptance certificate:
1. Entrance door
The first thing you should pay attention to is the entrance door. If you do not plan to replace it, make sure there are no dents, scratches or chips.
The door should open and close easily without hitting walls or adjacent doors.
Check the operation of the hinges and lock.
2. Windows and double-glazed windows
New Turkish apartments usually have high-quality double-glazed windows. Make sure that the windows open and close easily, switch to different ventilation modes, do not jam or creak.
Pay attention to the presence of cracks, chips, cleanliness of window sills and window frames.
3. Walls, floor, ceiling
Check the wall and ceiling finish. The floor level in all rooms should be the same, the permissible height difference is no more than 10-20 mm.
It is important to assess the quality of the floor covering (tiles, laminate, parquet), the absence of cracks and diverging seams.
The floor should not creak or move.
There should be no unevenness or cracks on plastered and painted walls.
If the walls are covered with wallpaper, pay attention to the joints and the quality of the gluing. When inspecting the ceiling, especially if the apartment is on the top floor, check with the developer about the quality of the roof and the sealing of the joints of the walls and balcony slabs.
4. Ventilation
To check the ventilation, hold a piece of paper to the ventilation hole in the kitchen or bathroom.
If the paper sticks to the grill, the ventilation is working well.
Otherwise, the ventilation duct may become clogged with construction waste, although such cases are rare due to careful monitoring by developers and government agencies.
5. Electricity
Check that all sockets and switches are working properly. Make sure that there is no damage to the electrical panel and that all protective devices are present.
To test, connect the charger to each outlet and test the lighting in all rooms.
6. Water supply and sewerage
Check the working condition of the cold and hot water supply taps and the presence of seals on the water meters.
Make sure that the water drainage system in the bathrooms and kitchen is working properly.
Guarantees and elimination of defects
If any defects are found, agree on the timeframe for their correction with the developer. Usually, 30 days are given for this and it is specified in the agreement.
After moving into the apartment, according to Turkish law, the guarantee for the structure of the house is 5 years, and for the finishing - 2 years.
By following these recommendations, you will be able to carry out the acceptance of the apartment efficiently and avoid many problems in the future.