With its headland setting and low building density, Fenerbahçe is the most distinctive part of Kadıköy. Detached houses, low-rise luxury apartments, large gardens and the marina sit side by side.
The price of being on the water
Here proximity to the sea is as much a maintenance line as a privilege. Salt-laden humid air wears things at a rate that inland buildings never see:
- Balcony and terrace railings
- Window frames and hinges
- Air-conditioning units and pipework connections
- Garage doors and automation gear
- Garden lighting and outdoor fittings
In these buildings corrosion control is not optional; it is a fixed item in the maintenance calendar. Protective and paint work done on time costs a fraction of the full replacement that follows a few years later.
Budget discipline in small buildings
Most Fenerbahçe buildings have few units. Because the common cost is divided among few people, a single large item, a facade repair, a lift overhaul, renewing the services, is felt directly.
In these buildings we recommend building the annual budget to include a provision for major repairs. Without one, every significant job becomes an extraordinary meeting and an argument that month.
Gardens and landscaping
In properties with large gardens, landscaping is one of the defining cost lines. Choosing species that tolerate the sea air, draining the irrigation system in autumn and settling a pruning calendar keep both the appearance and the cost under control.