Istanbul Renovation Guide
Turkish renovation terms: a glossary for foreign homeowners
The Turkish words you will meet in quotes, contracts and site reports, from metraj and hakediş to rölöve and kesin kabul, explained in plain English.
· 4 min
Istanbul Renovation Guide
Snagging a new-build villa in Istanbul: a room-by-room checklist
What to check before accepting a new villa or a renovated home in Istanbul: walls, floors, wet rooms, windows, electrics, heating, joinery and paperwork.
· 4 min
Istanbul Renovation Guide
Renovating a villa in Istanbul as a foreign owner: a practical guide
What foreign owners should know before renovating a villa in Istanbul: permits, site rules, contracts and currency, payments, timelines and pitfalls.
· 5 min
Istanbul Renovation Guide
Managing a renovation remotely: reporting, decisions and payments
How to run an Istanbul renovation from abroad: one point of contact, weekly reports, decision deadlines, samples, video visits and milestone payments.
· 4 min
Istanbul Renovation Guide
Interior design and renovation costs in Istanbul: budget breakdown
How a villa renovation budget in Istanbul is split: wet rooms, joinery, services, finishes, design fees and contingency, and what pushes the total up.
· 4 min
Istanbul Renovation Guide
Hiring an interior designer in Istanbul: fees, scope and contracts
How interior design works in Istanbul: design-only vs design-and-build studios, how fees are set, what the scope includes and what the contract needs.
· 5 min
Istanbul Renovation Guide
Furnishing an Istanbul apartment or villa for rent: what works
How to furnish a property in Istanbul for long-term or short-stay rental: durable materials, storage, lighting, a realistic budget split and what tenants value.
· 4 min