Cost of renting apartment overlooking the Bosphorus

Member since 06 November 2023

johnderbsMember06 November 2023 09:04:04

I plan to move to Istanbul next spring and rent an apartment. What is the monthly cost of renting apartment overlooking the Bosphorus?

I'm retired, age 80, and use a walking stick, so a modern building with a lift is essential.

Thank you, John.

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cdw057ViP06 November 2023 10:36:52

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Apologies, where is the focus on Istanbul, so many nice places, I can hardly walk myself, but what do you need if 80+

Good restaurants, supermarkets in crawling distance, internet, home delivery, ...

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johnderbsMember06 November 2023 12:06:49

@cdw057

Thanks for getting back. Though I need a stick I like to keep mobile, so walk as much as I can, shopping, siteseeing and so on. Could you recommend a reputable estate agent in Instanbul? Anyone?

John

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cdw057ViP07 November 2023 04:16:22

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@johnderbs I live in Alanya (Mahmutlar), I am not very mobile myself (unfortunately), but here I am in a situation that most of the things are in crawling distance. Supermarkets, barber, butcher, restaurants (!!), etc. Some restaurants within 200 m, some further away (400/500 m), managable (just), alcohol can be bought at a good price at MMM Migros (400 M), cigarettes (but also alcohol), just 100 m away.

I have to accept I am not as mobile as in the past (just life).

Admittedly my wife does the larger part of the shopping, but I could and I do from time to time. Beach just 250 m away (for my wife (not for me)), loads of shops and a very good market (again for my wife (vegs and fruits).

A view is nice (we see mountains and see), but after a few months it is not interesting, what to me important is service and infrastructure.

Ikamet though (even we own) is a concern.