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All the information you need about holiday home insurance Turkey

If you’ve already taken the leap and bought yourself a Turkish property, you’ll want to ensure your holiday home is protected all year round, whether you’re there enjoying it or back home planning the next visit. We’re here to help you choose the best Turkish holiday home insurance for you. We’ll make sure you’re aware of all the required and additional covers available, to make your holiday home ownership a sun-soaked dream.

Will a UK insurance provider cover a Turkish property?

Yes. A UK insurer can legally cover a properties abroad, including in Turkey.

Is holiday home insurance the same as standard home insurance?

You’ll be covered for many of the same things except, with holiday home insurance, your property is offered greater protection for those periods when the house is left empty. With standard home insurance, a house can generally only be left unoccupied for 30 days, whereas holiday home insurance will cover you for more.

What does holiday home insurance Turkey cover?

Turkish holiday home insurance tends to offer building and contents cover, as well as unoccupied house cover as standard.

It’s also essential to find a Turkish holiday home insurer who will organise DASK insurance (aka TCIP – Turkish Catastrophe Insurance Pool) for you. This is a legal requirement instated by the Turkish government, and protects properties against the earthquakes which sometimes occur in Turkey.

What information do I need to give to secure DASK / TCIP insurance?

To arrange this an insurer will need:

• The full postal address of your Turkish property
• Your Turkish title deeds (TAPU)
• The passport number and Turkish tax reference number for each person named on the title deeds (TAPU)
• An accurate property size figure
• A current insurance policy covering the Turkish property

Will my Turkish home insurance cover me if I want to let out the property to holiday makers?

Not always as standard, but it’s usually easy to add on public liability and theft cover.

My Turkish holiday home has a pool – will this be covered by my insurance?

Again, check the individual policy as it may not come as standard, but pool insurance can easily be added on.

How can I bring down the cost of my Turkish holiday home insurance?

You can cut costs by paying as much excess as you can afford, as well as by making sure the property is secure as possible whilst unoccupied. Install high quality door, window and outbuilding locks, burglar alarms and even consider CCTV to bump up security measures and appeal to providers.