What is aydat and what is it eaten with?

No, no, it's not food at all, aydat in Turkish means contribution or collection.

If you have made the decision to be the lucky owner of a property in North Cyprus, it is important to consider not only the total cost of the property, but also the cost of maintaining the home. 

Aidat is a compulsory maintenance fee for a house, apartment, villa, residential complex in North Cyprus. The fee is mandatory, it is fixed in the laws, so it is very important information before buying or renting a property in North Cyprus. The amount of aydat is usually specified in the contract, but every year it may increase by a fixed percentage, the amount of which is also specified in the contract.

Every year the companies make a report on the work done, expenditures and repair plans. At the end of these annual meetings, the main decision is whether the aydat will remain the same or needs to be increased in light of the additional costs required. 

What does the aydat go to?

Often, the total amount of aydat, includes such expenses:

• Cleaning of premises and adjacent territory
• Uninterrupted street lighting and public areas
• Pool cleaning, spa and hammam maintenance
• Professional security service (work of security guards, installation and maintenance of video surveillance cameras, consoles)
• Maintain landscaping: care of trees, shrubs, flower beds, lawn.

The list of services included in the Aidat may vary from provider to provider, this will be spelled out in your contract.

Aidat is an important part of the cost when buying an apartment in North Cyprus.

To find the right apartment and fee to suit your budget, contact Adam Homes.