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@alisonrich1958

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Registration: 16 June 2021

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2 months ago
alisonrich1958

Re alien status by alisonrich1958

Hi allI would be extremely grateful if there is anyone out there who can answer my question For the past 2 yrs we have gone through immigration via the pink slip but my husband has now qualified for his Irish citizenship which meant we could apply ...

alisonrich1958

@gwynj Thank you for your comments Read More

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2 months ago

Re alien status

Hi allI would be extremely grateful if there is anyone out there who can answer my question For the past 2 yrs we have gone through immigration via the pink slip but my husband has now qualified for his Irish citizenship which meant we could apply ... Read More

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7 months ago
mbohills57

UK State Pension by mbohills57

Morning All,I am new to to being of Pension age and was wondering if anyone on here is in same boat as myself.I officially retired in October last year and didn't receive my first payment till December just after that payment I received a letter ...

alisonrich1958

@Toon hi Toon, about to apply for my state pension and just wondering if its better to have it paid into my uk account or cypriot account thanks Ali Read More

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last year
MacGeorge8035

Driving Licence exchange by MacGeorge8035

Allwe have been here 16 months now and we renewed our temporary residency permit in September 23. We have now tried to exchange our UK driving licence for Cypriot ones on two occasions both without success.After our failed second attempt we ...

alisonrich1958

@phildraperWe attempted to exchange our uk driving licence over to cypriot today and had the same problem! They wouldnt accept the pink slip, only interested in the biometric cardJust told us to chase up immigration . Contacted our solicitor and he ... Read More

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last year
mbohills57

UK State Pension by mbohills57

Morning All,I am new to to being of Pension age and was wondering if anyone on here is in same boat as myself.I officially retired in October last year and didn't receive my first payment till December just after that payment I received a letter ...

alisonrich1958

@Toon Yes thanks Toon . Read More

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last year
mbohills57

UK State Pension by mbohills57

Morning All,I am new to to being of Pension age and was wondering if anyone on here is in same boat as myself.I officially retired in October last year and didn't receive my first payment till December just after that payment I received a letter ...

alisonrich1958

All of this info is good to know as i get my pension this October 😊 Read More

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last year
tonyjphilip59

Chloraka Area by tonyjphilip59

In Paphos at the moment looking for property as moving out here permanently. Seen a nice villa in Chloraka - can anyone provide a view about whether this village/area is a good one. Many thanks. Tony.

alisonrich1958

@tonyjphilip59 I can thoroughly recommend Argaka . We moved here in November last year and it’s perfect. More relaxed way of life here , Lovely beaches. Mountain View’s and some great restaurants , Santa Barbara, Irish pub/ restaurant ... Read More

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last year
kyrikit

Uk Bank Transfer to BOC account by kyrikit

Hey lovely people I have made a nervously large transfer to my account in cyprus from my uk Santander account last Saturday. It is as you know Wednesday and I cannot see it being received. I have contacted Santander who have reassured nd that all ok ...

alisonrich1958

Hi as Graham explained it will probably turn up shortly, we transferred €40.000 from Smart Currency to Hellenic and got held up because apparently it was being checked by their branch in Limassol. They were making sure where the money had come ... Read More

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last year
Ladysaint

Purchasing a car in Cyprus by Ladysaint

Hi I am a little confused about the process of buying a little run around car for use whilst I am living in Cyprus some of the year. I do not have my temporary residency as yet but am in the process of getting all documentation together so I will ...

alisonrich1958

Hi as long as you have an immigration appointment you can buy a carThats what our experience was anyway Read More

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last year
Sam&Bob

Pool Reform Petition gaining momentum by Sam&Bob

Looks like the latest article in Cyprus Mail (https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/04/18/swimming-pool-law-damaging-cyprus-property-and-tourism/#disqus_thread) has given the petition to review the current Public/Private Pool law some momentum ...

alisonrich1958

@Toon 7055 now ! Read More

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last year
Sam&Bob

Pool Reform Petition gaining momentum by Sam&Bob

Looks like the latest article in Cyprus Mail (https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/04/18/swimming-pool-law-damaging-cyprus-property-and-tourism/#disqus_thread) has given the petition to review the current Public/Private Pool law some momentum ...

alisonrich1958

@Toon Missed this conversation Toon, really sorry to hear your pool is closed 😏Have they given you a reason why it’s been closed down except of course the life guards situation We as a complex have done everything on the list, ... Read More

alisonrich1958 replied to a thread
last year
Sam&Bob

Pool Reform Petition gaining momentum by Sam&Bob

Looks like the latest article in Cyprus Mail (https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/04/18/swimming-pool-law-damaging-cyprus-property-and-tourism/#disqus_thread) has given the petition to review the current Public/Private Pool law some momentum ...

alisonrich1958

Absolutely Toon, everything you have said is bloody common sense , we can see it so why on earth can’t they! Read More

alisonrich1958 replied to a thread
last year
Sam&Bob

Pool Reform Petition gaining momentum by Sam&Bob

Looks like the latest article in Cyprus Mail (https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/04/18/swimming-pool-law-damaging-cyprus-property-and-tourism/#disqus_thread) has given the petition to review the current Public/Private Pool law some momentum ...

alisonrich1958

@Toon yes but surprise, surprise the letting agents and estate agents are saying nothing to the prospective buyersWe have 3 town houses for sale on our development and it’s not been mentioned We also have properties that were bank repossessed ... Read More

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last year
incapete

Swimming Pools by incapete

Is anybody having a problem with the requirement that we can only use our swimming pool if we have lifeguard ?We have 24 units - half are empty and less than half of the rest use the pool less than 10 of us yet they want us to have a lifeguard !I'd ...

alisonrich1958

Thanks for the link Toon, we have both signed the petition. Read More

alisonrich1958 replied to a thread
last year
incapete

Swimming Pools by incapete

Is anybody having a problem with the requirement that we can only use our swimming pool if we have lifeguard ?We have 24 units - half are empty and less than half of the rest use the pool less than 10 of us yet they want us to have a lifeguard !I'd ...

alisonrich1958

The whole business is a bloody joke, We have purchased a house on a very well maintained complex with a beautiful pool just outside our back terrace, that’s what we loved about our house and why we decided to buy it. Without that facility the ... Read More