My next step....renting!

[Mrs Hyacinth Bouquet]

Ok, so now I've had a good old read about the place after joining last week, I'm looking for a long term rent whilst I have a good old nosey around the area. Does anyone out there either have, or know anyone who does have an apartment available for long term rental? Anything considered, apart from unfurnished obviously. Looking forward to an adventure!!! Thank you.

[kayakebab]

Try Sahibinden website, they have some on there.
There doesn't seem to be that many around though.
When we arrived 2 years ago we found that most of the adverts in the Land of Lights were very out of date but did find a good agent as a result of one of our phone calls and he found our current house for us. I can give you his name and number if you would like it, but you would need to pay him an agents fee of one months rent, although we felt he was worth every lire as he helped us set up tv, Internet etc too and has remained a helpful loyal friend.
There are sometimes some adverts on the buy and sell Fethiye property Facebook page.

[Mrs Hyacinth Bouquet]

Hi Kayakebab and thank you very much. Yes please, I would be gratefulfor anything you can send me which might get me a place there. This is great! I didn't expect a reply so quickly. Thanks very much indeed!

[kayakebab]

You're welcome. The mans name is Firuz, 05449446634. If he hears of anything he will let you know.
I looked on Sahibinden this morning and was surprised to see quite a few apartments, so you might be lucky!
Try and negotiate on prices as a lot seem pretty steep.
Good luck

[KKOB]

Also get in touch with Engin Fersiz at Fethiye Property Services. He's got his finger on the pulse and will probably have some useful contacts for you.

www.fethiyepropertyservices.com

[Mrs Hyacinth Bouquet]

Hi again Kayakebab. I'm on there now but of course I don't speak the language so that makes it difficult to read and it gives a warning on renting so I'll be careful but will use the number you gave me. Thank you.

KKOB....thank you too. Another string to my bow with your reply. I'm hoping this is going to be as easy as it's appearing to be this far!!

[KKOB]

BTW Engin speaks very good English.

[Mrs Hyacinth Bouquet]

Haha....thank God for that!! 

[kayakebab]

Firuz also speaks perfect English.
For Sahibinden you need to look for Konut, - properties, then Kiralik which means for rental.

Satilik means for sale.

Daire is an apartment, villa is a.... Villa! Ev is house.

It's quite straightforward after that.
Also try installing google toolbar which will give the option to translate the page.

[kayakebab]

In terms of warnings, I would avoid anyone that asks for money up front, I've known people who pay a year or even 2 years rent in advance.
If you wouldn't do it in the Uk don't do it in Turkey.