On renting flat - from expat "oldies" to newcomers (Istanbul)

Dear experienced expats in Istanbul ,

I have just started making a practical newcomers guide under "Housing" forum as I found the new guide section on housing too generic. I - and future newcomers - really would appreciate if your have input/suggestions one "How to settle in with renting a flat, DO's & DONT's of contract, and finding flat related services (like Gas, ADSL, Water etc)": Protected content
Please make your suggestions/comments in the thread.

In advance, thank you very much.

Per