| Although some developers and estate agents in | | | | themselves are becoming more aware of the |
| Turkey offer after-sales services, independent | | | | importance of after-sales services to their clients and |
| companies are springing-up in the main resorts to cater | | | | several companies have introduced sophisticated |
| for a growing demand from foreign property owners | | | | online systems through which property owners can |
| for professional management. If you are not living in | | | | manage their properties, book services like airport |
| Turkey a reliable management agent to check your | | | | pick-ups and even pay their bills with a credit card. |
| property regularly, carry out any necessary | | | | For an annual or monthly fee developers or |
| maintenance work and look after the garden is | | | | independent management companies generally provide |
| essential, particularly if you are letting out the property. | | | | a weekly 'property check and air' service, along with |
| "A good management company is of the utmost | | | | additional services such as airport transfers, cleaning, |
| importance," comments Heidi Yildiz, an estate agnet in | | | | laundry and welcome baskets. Most companies can |
| Fethiye. "Not only can you be safe in the knowledge | | | | also help with more unusual requests like babysitting, |
| that your property is being looked after, but you don't | | | | household shopping and help with bookings for golf, |
| have to deal with all the day-to-day hassles of | | | | horse riding or other sporting activities and obtaining a |
| ownership. Also, if you are renting a seamless service | | | | telephone line or ADSL connection. Assistance with |
| is paramount." | | | | clearing personal belongings through Turkish customs is |
| In an increasingly competitive market place, developers | | | | also sometimes available. |