@graham6
English expat in Cyprus
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Registration: 19 January 2023
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MEU3 to biometric by Toon
Got to immigration a little early .. just waited to nearer our appt time and grabbed one of the staff and asked as there didn't seem to be any call outs ..got in to do the biometrics photo and finger prints.. then waited for a member of staff to ...
Okay thanks Read More
MEU3 to biometric by Toon
Got to immigration a little early .. just waited to nearer our appt time and grabbed one of the staff and asked as there didn't seem to be any call outs ..got in to do the biometrics photo and finger prints.. then waited for a member of staff to ...
Hello Mr. Toon,Please can you tell me the email address to make an appointment to change my MEU3 to MUKW3, I am in Limassol.Do you know roughly how long it takes to get an appointment.ThanksGraham Read More
Recommendations for property websites & pretty villages by JimJ
Hello, Everyone,I'm currently working on The Boss to think seriously about moving to Cyprus when she retires, and I'd very much welcome recommendations for trustworthy property websites (I'm very conscious of the "Trapped Buyers" problem etc) and ...
Cars are like houses plently of clocked ones, best are original Cyprus ones as should have no rust issues Read More
Recommendations for property websites & pretty villages by JimJ
Hello, Everyone,I'm currently working on The Boss to think seriously about moving to Cyprus when she retires, and I'd very much welcome recommendations for trustworthy property websites (I'm very conscious of the "Trapped Buyers" problem etc) and ...
Okay, I live in village outside if Limassol and have fibre internet, 200meg.I would not bring your lhd car here, there are plenty for sale, and prices I don't find too bad, just follow cars for sale in bazaraki, they start off expensive, but don't ... Read More
Recommendations for property websites & pretty villages by JimJ
Hello, Everyone,I'm currently working on The Boss to think seriously about moving to Cyprus when she retires, and I'd very much welcome recommendations for trustworthy property websites (I'm very conscious of the "Trapped Buyers" problem etc) and ...
Yes I would agree with above, rent first, we started off in Peyia, then moved to Limassol and finally ended up buying a plot and building a house just to the east of Limassol.If I was starting now would look around Larnaca area, prices are less than ... Read More
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 ...
I have a saying, "it's a dirty business, no friends in this game", guess also applies to the tax man Read More
Purchasing a property in Cyprus by LR9891
Hi, we're new to this forum and would be grateful for some advice please...Having been to Cyprus many times over the years, we're considering purchasing a property out there. Initially we'd like to take out a mortgage to fund it with a view it being ...
I would recommend you buy a buy to let in the UK then use the money from that to rent something when you visit Cyprus, I have some rental properties in Cyprus and you really need to know what you are doing and live here full time to keep a check on ... Read More
Warning of Facebook Marketplace Scam by MacGeorge8035
Hi, Everyone I should post this warning about a scam using Facebook Marketplace. I advertised 2 Memory Chips on Marketplace for a laptop for a total of €80. I had a response within the day. The buyer then asked for the item to be collected by ...
100% a scam, every time I advertise on Facebook marketplace get the same, bazaraki not so much Read More
Yellow slip v pink slip by janetformby
I recently applied for my temporary residency as I am a UK passport holder, retired and have owned a property in Cyprus for nearly 2 years which we purchased for significantly under €350k. I have not lived in Cyprus prior to Brexit. I have ...
In Limassol it does seem to be a problem, I am already registered with one and another one who does my company medicals asked me to transfer, by all accounts he can do for free if I register with him Read More
Yellow slip v pink slip by janetformby
I recently applied for my temporary residency as I am a UK passport holder, retired and have owned a property in Cyprus for nearly 2 years which we purchased for significantly under €350k. I have not lived in Cyprus prior to Brexit. I have ...
Okay the slips used to be pink in colour but now are printed on yellow paper but still referred to as pink slips by some even though it has been yellow for several years, suggest you find a GESY doctor and get him to do the registration for you, my ... Read More
Obligations of Landlord and Tenant by Toon
The tenant is obliged to pay rent and the owner to make repairsA lease, like any other contract, contains the contractual rights and obligations for landlords and tenants.In statutory tenancies, social policy directed towards the protection of ...
hello, There is very little he can do, if he goes to court it will cost him a small fortune and take years, what type of threats is he making, if he he threatening you with violence, I would tell him he needs to stop or you will go to the police.He ... Read More
Limassol or Larnaca? by GuestPoster1224
Which city is a good place to settle for a new expat when first arriving to Cyprus?
Limassol has more job opertunities, Larnaka is cheaper for housing Read More
Mobile Network and Banking in Limassol by GuestPoster1224
I would like to know the best mobile network in Cyprus and which bank has good atm coverage in Limassol. Thank you.
I use primetel for mobile and both Bank of Cyprus and Hellenic bank have atms dotted about the place. Read More
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 ...
I am just trying to work out if it is best to use up my UK allowances first? Read More
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 ...
Okay, say you are tax resident in Cyprus, would you then need to pay any tax in cyprus if the UK pension is your only income? Read More