For residents of the post-Soviet space, buying an apartment in a residential complex under construction is often associated with risks: the developer may go bankrupt, delay the deadline for commissioning the building, or use materials of dubious quality. And it is even more pleasant to know that in Turkey such cases are practically unheard of.
Strict control by the state and competition between developers have led to improved construction quality, fast construction of residential complexes and other advantages for buyers. Also, construction companies often offer interest-free installments with a flexible payment schedule, and therefore it is not at all necessary to have the entire amount on hand at once.
However, it is important to know how to check a developer in Turkey, because the wrong choice will negate all the benefits of buying real estate. For this, we have prepared a step-by-step checklist that will help you discern and choose a professional among dubious companies.
Step 1. Getting to know the company
The reputation of a construction company is the most important indicator of its reliability. A name needs to be earned over the years, but it can be lost in just 1 day. It is easy to check the developer's reputation. To do this, you need to pay attention to:
- Social media.
The presence and maintenance of a blog or YouTube channel by a developer speaks of its social openness and expertise in the construction industry. Thanks to these sources, you will be able to assess the level of communication between the company and its clients, find out whether there is feedback and how prompt it is.
- Official website.
Here you can study the history of the company, look at its awards, commissioned and still under construction facilities, and get acquainted with the staff. Sometimes developers post on the site not only photos and videos of real estate, but also how it looks at different stages of construction.
A good choice would be to give preference to companies with extensive experience, which have at least several completed residential complexes in their portfolio. It is useful to study them to understand what materials the developer used during construction, whether he delayed the delivery dates. Sometimes it happens that delays occur due to external factors, such as unfavorable weather or untimely issuance of all documents, which should also be clarified with the managers.
Step 1.5. Study customer reviews
A great way to determine the reliability of a developer in Turkey is to find out the opinion of those who have already bought apartments from the developer. It is easy to find forums and sites on the Internet where users leave reviews about the company. Reviews that include photos or videos are considered especially useful.
However, you should be careful, because a review that is too positive or, on the contrary, too negative can be bought by either the developer or his competitor.
Step 2. Reviewing permit documentation
The developer's availability of all necessary documentation for construction work is one of the most important points that indicates its reliability. To assess all the risks and establish the legality of the documents, it is worth contacting a lawyer.
The developer must have:
- certificate of state registration of the company;
- license to carry out development activities;
- company charter;
- a deed of title or a lease agreement for a plot of land;
- design documentation and estimate for residential complex;
- permission to build on a specific site.
All of the above documents can be found on the company's website or requested directly from representatives. If any of them are missing, signing the contract will be a risky undertaking.
Step 3. Visit the office
Visiting the office has many advantages for you as a buyer. Its location, arrangement and format of meetings can easily tell you whether you are dealing with an experienced developer or an unreliable company. Are there only a few people working in the office? This is a reason to be wary. But the presence of lawyers, sales managers on staff, as well as the opportunity to personally talk to the director, indicate the professionalism of the company.
The office staff will also conduct a showroom, telling in detail about the apartments and showing their layout. At this stage, it will be possible to change the layout, color of the finish and building materials to suit your preferences.
Step 4. Visit the construction site
Many buyers worry that the final appearance of an apartment or residential complex will differ from the demo version shown in the office. To get a complete picture, it is worth visiting the construction site in the middle of the working day. This way, you will be able to evaluate the nearby and internal infrastructure of the complex, see important details that they might have kept silent about or forgotten to tell you about in the office, as well as the intensity of construction work.
If the process of building a residential complex is slow or has stopped altogether, you should be wary and revisit the construction site in a few days. If the situation repeats, the best solution would be to find another developer.
Step 4.5. Visiting completed residential complexes
Not only a visit to the construction site will help you form a correct idea of the developer, but also a visit to a house that has already been commissioned. This way you will evaluate the facade finishing, the variety of internal infrastructure, its quality and functionality.
Another advantage of a personal visit is the opportunity to talk to the residents of the residential complex. They can tell you what difficulties they encountered when cooperating with the developer, whether all promises were fulfilled, whether the facility was commissioned on time.
Step 5. Study the contract
Checking the reliability of the developer must include a careful study of the purchase and sale agreement before signing it. It is a key document when buying a home. The contract must include:
- obligations of the parties;
- deadlines for commissioning the facility;
- terms of repayment by installments, if any;
- penalties for failure to comply with the terms of the contract;
- fixed price for apartments;
- conditions for termination of the contract and refund of funds;
- the procedure for transferring real estate to the owner.
As with the documentation, the contract should be sent to a lawyer for review and only then should the purchase and sale agreement be signed.
Resume
Following the above steps will help you avoid making a mistake in choosing a reliable developer. You also won’t go wrong if you contact the Armoni Homes real estate agency. We know how to check the construction company in Turkey that we cooperate with, and therefore we guarantee the security of the transaction and an extensive catalog of current primary housing.
Armoni Homes specialists will take into account all your requirements for real estate and, within the established budget, will select the most suitable option for them.
