Renovating your Antalya home while you live abroad

Whether your home is in Konyaaltı, Lara, Kundu or Altıntaş, the steps are the same. Here is how to keep a renovation in Antalya under control when you cannot be there every week.

1. Start with photos and a short wish list

Take photos of every room, including bathrooms, the kitchen, balconies and any problem areas. Add the rough size and a few lines about what you want to change. This is enough for a first conversation on WhatsApp in Turkish, English or Russian.

2. Arrange the site visit

If you are not in Antalya, the visit can be arranged with whoever holds your keys, such as a building manager, an agent or a friend. A video call during the visit lets you see what we see and ask questions on the spot.

3. Agree everything in writing

• An itemised estimate that lists every part of the work.
• Your choice of tiles, finishes and fittings, confirmed with photos.
• How and when payments are made, agreed before work starts.

4. Check the building rules

Most apartment complexes in Antalya have management rules on working hours, use of the lift and removal of waste. Let your building manager know about the renovation early. Some work, such as extensions or structural changes, may need permission; we tell you on site what applies, and the owner arranges the permit.

5. Stay updated during the work

With one contact for the whole project, you always know who to ask. Agree how often you would like photo or video updates, so you can follow the progress without travelling.

6. Handover

At the end, walk through the home together, in person or by video call. Check every room, test the taps, lights and doors, and note anything that needs a final touch.