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@habergham

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Registration: 25 January 2022

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habergham replied to a thread
9 months ago
ileautomobiles

Cost of Living Cyprus. by ileautomobiles

I've been given lots of different costs, I understand it can vary, but would I be close with these for a 2 bed bungalow with double glazing and solar water heating...2 adults/2 small kids.MonthlyElectricity- €100Water - €20Lidl Shop - ...

habergham

@ileautomobiles. Your kids going to school, are you living in a village?, transport, heating or air con, swimming pool, site fees if living on a complex, social, clothes, property repairs and maintenance. Think you need to put a lot more thought ... Read More

habergham replied to a thread
11 months ago
juliay

Are there any members of this forum in the TRNC? by juliay

Hello!My husband and I are Canadian and now living and working in Spain. We’re visiting his family in the TRNC and considering moving into a new development community at the end of 2025.Are there any members of this forum in the TRNC? I ...

habergham

@juliayHi. I have property in the South but live in the TRNC. Read More

habergham replied to a thread
last year
Toon

Filling up in TRNC ..NEW FINE by Toon

Those crossing to the north with the sole purpose of filling up their cars with petrol face a fine of €4 per litre, a customs department official said Thursday.Customs department spokesman George Constantinou said increased checks to prevent ...

habergham

Need to stop this happening I go to the South every 3 months or so and its unfair that I am held up due to these people just going across to fill up there cars. Yiu can never gauge how long you will be held up going through the checkpoints, have at ... Read More

habergham replied to a thread
last year
Incognito2411

Looking for property in Northern Cyprus by Incognito2411

G'day allAnticipating moving to Cyprus early September subject to my house transaction completing smoothly!Initially was contemplating Famagusta following my English 'contact' out there advising that I couldn't purchase property in North ...

habergham

@Incognito2411 Unsure who told you that, it is cheap to use electricity but you will still pay electrical charges, the solar panels in the North only heat your water. Most of the time you should be out and about but in the winter with the required ... Read More

habergham replied to a thread
last year
Incognito2411

Looking for property in Northern Cyprus by Incognito2411

G'day allAnticipating moving to Cyprus early September subject to my house transaction completing smoothly!Initially was contemplating Famagusta following my English 'contact' out there advising that I couldn't purchase property in North ...

habergham

@Incognito2411 It's all about residency and the costs involved, they will say you need this much income in any country to live there per year, that can also change per year, what health insurance you need. Every country is different but the TRNC is ... Read More

habergham replied to a thread
last year
Incognito2411

Help and advice with 'buffer' please by Incognito2411

Yasou all you wonderful veterans.Could anyone please forward/recommend an individual who assists in expats moving - by this I mean someone who can give me A-Z advice moving from UK to Cyprus and help with legalities, opening up a Cypriot bank ...

habergham

You are charges an admin fee by the Government for your residency so they don't want to lose that there are different rules for different age groups I get 2 years residency and that is fine. In the south you can get a golden visa but you have to ... Read More

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last year
Incognito2411

Looking for property in Northern Cyprus by Incognito2411

G'day allAnticipating moving to Cyprus early September subject to my house transaction completing smoothly!Initially was contemplating Famagusta following my English 'contact' out there advising that I couldn't purchase property in North ...

habergham

I have travelled all over the North and I feel the best place is Lapta, I live right next to the sea. and a much smaller community. Ideally start at this side and you will not be sorry to start off in Lapta. Read More

habergham replied to a thread
last year
Incognito2411

Help and advice with 'buffer' please by Incognito2411

Yasou all you wonderful veterans.Could anyone please forward/recommend an individual who assists in expats moving - by this I mean someone who can give me A-Z advice moving from UK to Cyprus and help with legalities, opening up a Cypriot bank ...

habergham

@Incognito2411 Who ever this person is take absolutely no notice of them yiu can buy property in the North, don't need that much in the bank and you won't get permanent residency in TRNC. Read More

habergham replied to a thread
last year
Incognito2411

Looking for property in Northern Cyprus by Incognito2411

G'day allAnticipating moving to Cyprus early September subject to my house transaction completing smoothly!Initially was contemplating Famagusta following my English 'contact' out there advising that I couldn't purchase property in North ...

habergham

@Incognito2411 Ideally like I did book yourself a hotel for 1 or 2 weeks Lapta area and visit estate agents ones with British landlords not Turkish landlords. The one I use is first rate. Read More

habergham replied to a thread
last year
Incognito2411

Looking for property in Northern Cyprus by Incognito2411

G'day allAnticipating moving to Cyprus early September subject to my house transaction completing smoothly!Initially was contemplating Famagusta following my English 'contact' out there advising that I couldn't purchase property in North ...

habergham

Search for Lapta TRNC. I live this area nice area's, freundly people, better facilities and more of a village feel large cities not favourable for me. Also there is plenty of ex pat support in Lapta. Read More

habergham replied to a thread
last year
llewellynte

Moving to Northern Cyprus and gaining employment by llewellynte

Dear Sirs,I am looking into the possibility of eventually moving to Northern Cyprus and buying a property the only thing that bothers me is that I still need to work. My current role is as Personal Assistant to a Senior Director at a firm of ...

habergham

@habergham I have just completed my 2 year residency on line and my police appointment isn't until December 28th, this means that I cannot leave the TRNC until after the 28th unless I pay or some could say bribe someone to get me a police interview ... Read More

habergham replied to a thread
last year
Incognito2411

Help and advice with 'buffer' please by Incognito2411

Yasou all you wonderful veterans.Could anyone please forward/recommend an individual who assists in expats moving - by this I mean someone who can give me A-Z advice moving from UK to Cyprus and help with legalities, opening up a Cypriot bank ...

habergham

I own a property in the South that is long term rented, the South is that expensive that I have actually moved to the North the rent I receive for renting in the South pays all my bills living in the North including my rental accommodation. I was in ... Read More

habergham replied to a thread
last year
Incognito2411

Help and advice with 'buffer' please by Incognito2411

Yasou all you wonderful veterans.Could anyone please forward/recommend an individual who assists in expats moving - by this I mean someone who can give me A-Z advice moving from UK to Cyprus and help with legalities, opening up a Cypriot bank ...

habergham

Unsure if I am allowed to do this. This is my email address.*** Read More

habergham replied to a thread
last year
Incognito2411

Help and advice with 'buffer' please by Incognito2411

Yasou all you wonderful veterans.Could anyone please forward/recommend an individual who assists in expats moving - by this I mean someone who can give me A-Z advice moving from UK to Cyprus and help with legalities, opening up a Cypriot bank ...

habergham

It is a lot cheaper than the South, there are a few issues in the North. There are a lot of street dogs so dependant upon the area the dogs can keep you up most or even every night. You will need to check on residency to see if you meet the ... Read More

habergham replied to a thread
last year
Incognito2411

Help and advice with 'buffer' please by Incognito2411

Yasou all you wonderful veterans.Could anyone please forward/recommend an individual who assists in expats moving - by this I mean someone who can give me A-Z advice moving from UK to Cyprus and help with legalities, opening up a Cypriot bank ...

habergham

Hi. If you wish to buy in norther cyprus they are turkish speaking not Greece speaking. Think you will need to decide if you wish to live in the North or south firstly. Do some research on the areas.Phil Read More