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USEFUL INFORMATION ON LIVING COSTS IN TURKEY<\/strong><\/p>

The cost of a new water connection including a meter is \u00a3125 GBP.<\/p>

The cost of a new electricity connection including a meter will be [about \u00a3145 GBP.]<\/p>

Bottled gas is normally used for cooking and costs about \u00a320 GBP per refill.<\/p>

Telephone, both mobile and land lines are available at a reasonable cost, as is internet connection including broadband connection.<\/p>

The cost of installing a telephone line is \u00a38 GBP.<\/p>

Monthly line rental is \u00a36.25 GBP.<\/p>

p.s. Land lines are only available to holders of Turkish Residency Permits.<\/p>

Food: Fresh fruit and vegetables are very cheap compared to the UK. Meat and Fish tend to be similar prices as in the UK.<\/p>

Good quality furniture and white goods can be purchased locally at very reasonable cost and again, we can also help and advise with this.<\/p>

The government has brought in mandatory earthquake insurance which can be purchased alongside private building and contents insurance through a reputable broker and we can advise on this. An average cost per m2 is about 45 p.<\/p>

Property Tax (Council Tax) is paid annually at a rate based on a fixed percentage of the declared value of the property. A 25% reduction applies until the property is 5 years old.<\/p>

Water: Mains supply is approximately 0.40 GBP per 1000 litres. Local underground water extracted by pump and useful for watering the garden and filling the swimming pool is free!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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