Trevor’s Tips – March 2014
By Trevor Hughes
Clocks Go Forward
Please note, clocks go forward one [1] hour at 0100 on Sunday the 30th March 2014.
Bank Holidays
There are no Bayram holidays this month.
Living Costs
With effect from 1st March 2014, we will be experiencing a number of price increases on Public fees.
1. Temporary Residence for six months will c
ost 125TL, 250TL for a year, 500TL for two years and for Permanent Residency [when the Authorities re introduce it] will be 1620TL.
2. Work permits will cost 142TL for six months. 305TL for twelve months and 610TL for a two year permit.
3. Driving licences will cost 200TL for two years, 270TL for three years, 405TL for five years and 670TL for ten years. [Five and 10 year driving licences are for local people only].
3. Road tax has been increased by 9-10% per kilo, depending on the weight of the vehicle.
4. Adding or changing a name on the vehicle log book is now 302TL. When you are buying a motor vehicle, make sure you have all the names on the log book you wish to own the vehicle after you have passed away. It makes it far easier than going to probate and it is free at the time of purchase
The good news is, a cylinder of gas has gone down by 2TL,
whoopee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mothering Sunday
Mothering Sunday in the U K is celebrated on March 30th this year and the second Sunday in May for Turkey. Don’t forget to say thank you to your mother on these dates and show her your love and appreciation, by taking her out for a special lunch. The very least you can do is to ring her if she is somewhere else in the world!
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