My understanding of the situation re capital gains tax is that to be exempt from it the property must have been owned four years if it was bought prior to 1 January 2007, and five years if bought after that date.
I can't comment on the property market in Kalkan, but can on resales in general.
Since ealy this year, new building regulations are in place so that new properties must have insulation built in to the outer walls and the ceilings. For those looking for holiday homes this may not be a major consideration, but for those looking for a permanent one it could be considered a distinct advantage. Where I am in Altinkum the standards and design have improved markedly over the four years that I have been here, so that homes which are only a few years old can appear very "dated".
However, there is a huge amount of new building work going on here, and it may not be the same where you are. Here, given the choice of a new or used property people are choosing the new ones unless there is a substantial price incentive to buy a resale.
Furniture etc can be an advantage in presenting the property, but it does not add value.
For example, what we have in our homes is to our own taste and it isn't going to be to every one else's. A buyer may actually have to pay money to have unwanted items removed.
But at the lower end of the market, where a buyer is looking for the most they can get for their money, having everything already in place could be a distinct advantage. So really it can go either way, it depends on the individual buyer.
What I would advise if you are selling furnished is that you pack away anything that isn't to be included in the sale, as buyers will tend to assume that if it is there when they view, it is included and this can cause unnecessary disputes. If this isn't practical, prepare a list of what is included, get it translated into Turkish and make sure you (or your agent if you are using one) presents it to any prospective buyer.
The procedure for selling a resale is basically the same as for a new property. However, you will normally have to be present at the relevant offices to have the utilities transferred from your name.
Your costs will usually be limited to commission paid to an agent (if you use one) and the settling of all household bills up to the date of transaction. Here the property tax is often paid in full by the buyer, but sometimes it is shared. This is something you can either stipulate beforehand or include in your negotiations.
