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For a property that holds its value during and after the 3-year holding period:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Build quality and seismic safety:\u003C\u002Fstrong> prefer buildings designed to the 2018 Turkish Building Earthquake Code with a geotechnical survey.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Developer track record:\u003C\u002Fstrong> visit completed, occupancy-approved projects.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Location:\u003C\u002Fstrong> transport, amenities and resale liquidity drive value.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Documents:\u003C\u002Fstrong> occupancy permit, title records and valuation report must be complete.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"cet-yapi-and-investors\">ÇET Yapı and investors\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Since 1993, ÇET Yapı has developed residential, villa and educational buildings in Istanbul. 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