Utility subscriptions in Turkey
After buying or renting a house in Turkey, you have to apply for the utility subscriptions on your own. Moreover, If there is already a subscription belonging to the house, you should take this subscription on your own. In this article from Ebla Real Estate, you will provide you with detailed information about utility subscriptions in Turkey, including electricity subscription, water subscription and natural gas subscription.
Utility subscriptions in Turkey:
Like Turkish citizens, foreigners who live in Turkey must have their own electricity, water, gas and internet subscriptions for their rental and purchased houses.
The process of registering utilities in your name may be daunting, but doing so will also provide you with proof of address to assist in your residence appointments. And despite what you may think, it is not that difficult.
It is worth noting that as a part of our after-sale services, we assist our clients to get utility subscriptions in Turkey for free. We also advise you on the easiest and best ways to pay your bills.
Electricity subscription in Turkey:
Electricity is provided by private companies in Turkey. At the first stage, you will inform the customer service of the company that you will purchase an electricity subscription. After completing your deal, you need to pay the requested fees. If all the documents are in order, you may get the subscriptions within 2 days.
The necessary documents for applying for an electricity subscription in Turkey are:
- DASK policy.
- The copy of your title deed.
- Occupancy permit.
- Tax identification number.
- The original and the copy of the passport.
- The phone number that is valid in Turkey.
Water subscription in Turkey:
Property water supply in Turkey is one of the first steps you need to take to prepare for your new life in Turkey without having any water shortage issues. Water is supplied by the local municipalities in Turkey.
You would have to pay the average subscription fee when applying for a water subscription for the first time for a newly-built property. When you apply for the subscription with all the required documents, you may get it within 3 days.
The necessary documents for applying for a water subscription in Turkey are:
- DASK policy.
- The copy of the title deed.
- Occupancy permit.
- The original and the copy of the passport.
- The phone number that is valid in Turkey.
Natural Gas subscription in Turkey:
The most common heating option for homes in Turkey is heating with natural gas. Most homes, especially in large cities, use natural gas for heating.
Natural gas is provided by private companies. As an owner of the property, you need to make an application for gas supply to the customer service centers and hand over the required documents. The company will come to check if your property is suitable for installation.
The necessary documents for applying for a gas subscription in Turkey are:
- DASK policy.
- The original and the copy of your passport.
- Occupancy permit.
- The personal tax ID number.
- The phone number that is valid in Turkey.
Cost of obtaining the utility subscription in Turkey:
To activate your electricity, water and gas subscriptions, you will have a certain amount of deposit. After the cancellation of your contract, you will be refunded these amounts by those utility companies.
The insurance for opening meters in Turkey differs from one region to another and from one building to another according to its age or type (residential or commercial). It also differs from one city to another. However, in major cities, the value of the refunded insurance for opening meters in Turkey are as follows:
- Electricity insurance is about 600 TL.
- Water insurance is about 450 TL.
- Gas insurance is about 450 TL.
Edited by: Ebla Group Real Estate
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