Yes,but I can't live like it H. I like the apartment,where it is, the size and the atmosphere of the place is so nice. Yes I could have gone through an emlak paid a deposit, and a month's rent up front and an admin fee.instead I paid a year's rent, and did the place up a bit. Had it cleaned, couldn't tackle it on my own and in that state.I got the pipes n some taps changed under sinks, I'm on top floor so don't want any floods, New loo seats,replacing 30 light bulbs another nause.changed locks on balcony doors, got the place painted. In return, they don't bother me,I don't bother them. Mustafa,Inspector, has put a clause in rental agreement that I pay for any repair under 200tl. My dread is being in the position susiepinks was in forced to move. She has had bad landlords that have moved her out for family, tried to blag her over the bills. She is a great tenant too and doesn't deserve all the grief or packing. Hopefully she has found a good place now. So as much as it kills me to part with the money, to be able to sit in my own home in comfort and to be left alone is important to me.
2 salons,4beds,3 bath and a kitchen diner...that's me supposedly downsizing. Fingers crossed I'm moving into my happy place.