@lshill
Northern Irish expat in Cyprus
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36 posts
About me
Northern Irish
Speaks I speak some German and a little French and am slowly working on Greek.
Registration: 23 February 2023
Activity
Property Management Company, Larnaca Area by makarelk
Hi, does anyone on this platform have recommendations for an Expat run Property Management Company that manages complexes in the Larnaca area?
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Opinions re best bank account by moresunplease
We are looking to buy a holiday home in Cyprus, Paphos area. We need to open a bank account, does anyone have opinions regarding easiest, most cost efficient, branch based and Internet.Thanks
Hellenic or Bank of Cyprus - got badly bitten by Alpha Bank. You can do part of the process online, then go into the bank and arrange to pick up your card from the branch as it may or may not arrive at your mailing address. Like in the UK, there ... Read More
Property Advice by kieronlaws57
Hi, I'm new to this forum and thanks for having me.My wife and I are retired and coming over at the end of September with a view to looking at a few properties for a holiday home or permanent residence.What should I look out for and want should I be ...
@kieronlaws57 If you have lived in Ireland 3 years out of the last 5 then you can apply yourself for less cost than going through a solicitor. Otherwise it seems expensive. I was born in NI so it was easy for me to do. Read More
Property Advice by kieronlaws57
Hi, I'm new to this forum and thanks for having me.My wife and I are retired and coming over at the end of September with a view to looking at a few properties for a holiday home or permanent residence.What should I look out for and want should I be ...
@kieronlaws57 Although lots of UK passport holders are applying for Irish passports it doesn't take as long as the press says. My kids did it recently and they do try to delay by saying they couldn't get in touch with the references but so worth it ... Read More
Family of 4 looking to emigrate from the UK to Cyprus by MutchAdo
Hi All,We are a family of 4 looking to emigrate from the UK to Cyprus, relatively early in the planning stages but you have to start somewhere.I work in IT and am able to continue with my current company remotely meaning that I will have a decent ...
@MutchAdo What age are your children? Younger ones can learn greek and fit into local school easily. Older teens might prefer an English Speaking School. There are a number of fee paying English schools in the Paphos area. Do either of you have ... Read More
Mobile phone plans in Cyprus by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Staying connected while living in Cyprus remains a priority for expats, especially when choosing a mobile operator or to understand the local specificities of mobile plans. Here some elements to consider: How to choose your ...
I have two sims - one is a virtual sim. I have a mobile service with O2 in the UK and then a Sim for Epic in Cyprus on my iPhone. This allows me to use my UK sim to access bank and other services that require 3 factor identification. Also cheaper ... Read More
New members of the Cyprus forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Cyprus forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
@windycooper43We recently replace our sofa as the one supplied by the builder was made in China and didn't last. We took it apart and the wood looked like it came from a pallet. Checked out stores in Paphos and Limassol. Best ones come from ... Read More
Car Loans info
Contacted my bank (Bank of Cyprus) regarding a car loan. I am over 65 so they said you can't get a loan. Any idea how to get one here? Read More
How bearable/unbearable have/are the recent temperatures? by shotokan101
Hi again,Given the record temperatures seen recently in Cyprus, how "bearable/unbearable" is it actually - especially for going outdoors at home by the pool but also out and about for shopping etc.?With regards to the above, are there any areas or ...
We bought new AC units and installed solar last year. We have the aircon on 24hours a day mostly using the dry mode as it removes the moisture from the air. We don't have a car so have to leave early in the morning to catch the bus as it is too ... Read More
GESY HEALTH COVER by kevinlewis2323
Good morning everyone OK I am like everyone waiting for my pink slip card nearly a year now.Driving around in a uk reg car for six months because of that .....blah blah ok its Cyprus!!OK a new challenge how to apply or get or start Gesy the ...
We did our driving licences recently. You have to go to the Dept of Road Transport if you want to exchange a licence. (RC4V+C9R, Mesogi 8280, Cyprus.) You need to make an appointment in person as they don't answer their phone. Last time I was ... Read More
Cost of Fly Screens by MacGeorge8035
Has anyone have any idea how much a flyscreen would cost for a Patio door 2m wide by 2.2m high?
I replace the mesh myself too - watch video on how to do it and bought a tool which makes it a lot easier from One Stop. They sell the mesh as does Phillippos and various other shops. Recommend doing it yourself. Read More
Tax resident in Cyprus
We have been living in Cyprus for 2 years and have now signed up as tax resident in Cyprus. We get pensions paid in the UK and rental income from a house there and have been paying UK tax on them. Any advice on how to transfer tax commitments from ... Read More
Where in Cyprus can we move ? by Tracy Mccarthy
We are considering moving to Cyprus, we would like to be in a pretty village with good amenities near the coast, would appreciate your suggestions,? Also what would be involved to move there,? We currently live in England and I will be able to still ...
We too live in Tala and don't have a car yet. Bus and occasional car rentals work for us. We are pleased we bought here. I understand rentals have increased considerably in the last year and some people have moved further out to get cheaper rents. Read More
New tenants by burdenaly66
Hi, a friend is about to rent an apartment to Cypriots for a year through a agency. Someone has said not to take Cypriots, as they wont pay and will have trouble getting them to leave at the end of tenancy, I dont believe this , has ...
Same rules apply to renting your house anywhere. Can't get anyone to leave if you don't have a solid contract. Always increase the rent at the end of the year and renew the contract. I have know of British people who wouldn't leave as the ... Read More
Looking for advice before moving to Cyprus by karenmarshall65
Hi all i am British so is my husband but holds an Irish passport. We are thinking of moving to Cyprus . We plan to go out in September for a holiday Looking for a new build the west area of Larnaca. Any advice would be totally welcomed. We both will ...
@karenmarshall65I forgot to say the house is in my name as an EU citizen which has made it easier eg. when applying for solar etc. The lawyer named my husband as beneficiary in my will. Read More