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garymc38

Electrician by garymc38

I need an electrician in Peyia, can anyone recommend one ?

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Hi Garyi have used Dave from DS Electrical ***** Read More

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2 years ago
MacGeorge8035

Need guidance on refurbishing costs by MacGeorge8035

Hi allhas anyone recently done a refurbishment on a property and what did it cost, for example could anyone give me any idea what it would cost for the following items.Removal and replacement of a Kitchen including adding additional sockets, wall ...

anthonyfarrow

@MacGeorge8035 I have been extensively renovating my property and have found that there is a huge variation in quotes, standard of work, quality of product etc. I have come to the conclusion that the best way to approach a project like yours is to ... Read More

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2 years ago
MacGeorge8035

Update on our Move by MacGeorge8035

We arrived in Cyprus last week and set up our Bank Account today with Hellenic bank. Much to my surprise it went very smoothly. I was given a contact by Mel Osborne and we have been communicating over the last couple of months. She asked us for a ...

anthonyfarrow

we have recently moved to Cyprus (28th of march 2022) and a couple of watchouts are as follows - --make sure that you marriage certificate is apostillebring all key documents with you when you fly over as containers can be significantly delayed ... Read More

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2 years ago
anthonyfarrow

Wood for winter by anthonyfarrow

Are there any recommendations for wood suppliers that sell good quality lumber for a wood burning stove many thanks Tony

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no Cheryl, our usual supplier is not doing them this year Read More

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2 years ago

Wood for winter

Are there any recommendations for wood suppliers that sell good quality lumber for a wood burning stove many thanks Tony Read More

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2 years ago
MacGeorge8035

Transfer of Residency - experience by MacGeorge8035

I am working with Peter Morton removals to move my furniture over to Cyprus in September this year.  However, I am starting to find the process a little infuriating. As part of the move I have to do a Transfer of Residency for Customs, this is ...

anthonyfarrow

Sorry forgot to mention that you can open a bank account when you move over as you won’t receive your items until you personally visit the customs office (probably accompanied by a PM representative) so as long as the bank account is open ... Read More

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2 years ago
MacGeorge8035

Transfer of Residency - experience by MacGeorge8035

I am working with Peter Morton removals to move my furniture over to Cyprus in September this year.  However, I am starting to find the process a little infuriating. As part of the move I have to do a Transfer of Residency for Customs, this is ...

anthonyfarrow

HiI feel your pain and understand your frustration We have recently moved our belongings to Cyprus with RSS Logistics and have had to go through the exact same process and provide all the information that you listed. This is indeed a government ... Read More

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2 years ago
SteveCornish7

Retiring to Cyprus by SteveCornish7

Good morning We are Steve and Ally, we currently live in Ipswich in Suffolk and are considering a permanent move in retirement to Cyprus.We have had our house valued and ready to go on the marked in late August when we are going out to the ...

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Hi JackieWe purchased a villa at Zalakia F, Petrombey Mavromichali (in the hills above Peyia about 5 mins from the village by car and about 20 mins walk). The reason that my wife wanted to live here is that it is a really good community with a very ... Read More

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2 years ago
SteveCornish7

Retiring to Cyprus by SteveCornish7

Good morning We are Steve and Ally, we currently live in Ipswich in Suffolk and are considering a permanent move in retirement to Cyprus.We have had our house valued and ready to go on the marked in late August when we are going out to the ...

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That’s Correct Toon Read More

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2 years ago
SteveCornish7

Retiring to Cyprus by SteveCornish7

Good morning We are Steve and Ally, we currently live in Ipswich in Suffolk and are considering a permanent move in retirement to Cyprus.We have had our house valued and ready to go on the marked in late August when we are going out to the ...

anthonyfarrow

Hi AndrewMy wife has an Irish passport so it is relatively easy for her to get an MEU1 Visa and she also works 2 days per week from home for a UK company (although she is registered for Cyprus tax) hence she is entitled to GESY and is afforded the ... Read More

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2 years ago
SteveCornish7

Retiring to Cyprus by SteveCornish7

Good morning We are Steve and Ally, we currently live in Ipswich in Suffolk and are considering a permanent move in retirement to Cyprus.We have had our house valued and ready to go on the marked in late August when we are going out to the ...

anthonyfarrow

Hi GaryIt was arranged via my solicitor (we got the cheapest possible cover as we are expecting to be entitled to GESY in the next few weeks and are both only 56 and in good health), I will ask him for the details and drop a note on this thread Read More

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2 years ago
SteveCornish7

Retiring to Cyprus by SteveCornish7

Good morning We are Steve and Ally, we currently live in Ipswich in Suffolk and are considering a permanent move in retirement to Cyprus.We have had our house valued and ready to go on the marked in late August when we are going out to the ...

anthonyfarrow

Hi SteveWe moved over here in March and bought a 3 bed villa with pool in Peyia, we have so far found the costs as follows (based on historical bills that the last owners left and also what we have received so far.- Electricity €140 per month ... Read More

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2 years ago
MacGeorge8035

Clarification on temporary residency by MacGeorge8035

Hi allWe are Planning to retire to Cyprus at the end of this year. But, I have become confused about which Visa We need. We originally thought that We could arrive in Cyprus for 90 days and whilst there apply for a temporary residence permit which ...

anthonyfarrow

Hi MacThat figure is for both of us Read More

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2 years ago
MacGeorge8035

Clarification on temporary residency by MacGeorge8035

Hi allWe are Planning to retire to Cyprus at the end of this year. But, I have become confused about which Visa We need. We originally thought that We could arrive in Cyprus for 90 days and whilst there apply for a temporary residence permit which ...

anthonyfarrow

Hi MacNick usually charges circa €1000 but did me a deal at €700 as we had used him for other things (house purchase etc). As he had loads of our paperwork relating to the house purchase etc it made sense to use him)We bought a place in ... Read More

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2 years ago
MacGeorge8035

Clarification on temporary residency by MacGeorge8035

Hi allWe are Planning to retire to Cyprus at the end of this year. But, I have become confused about which Visa We need. We originally thought that We could arrive in Cyprus for 90 days and whilst there apply for a temporary residence permit which ...

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Apologies I meant Mac not Steve Read More