anthonyfarrow
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Electrician by garymc38
I need an electrician in Peyia, can anyone recommend one ?
Hi Garyi have used Dave from DS Electrical ***** Read More
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 ...
@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
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 ...
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
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
no Cheryl, our usual supplier is not doing them this year Read More
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
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 ...
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
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 ...
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
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 ...
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
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 ...
That’s Correct Toon Read More
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 ...
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
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 ...
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
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 ...
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
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 ...
Hi MacThat figure is for both of us Read More
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 ...
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
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 ...
Apologies I meant Mac not Steve Read More
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 ...
Hi SteveWe have recently moved to Cyprus and we’re also looking at a Cat F visa. We have used a local solicitor to sort out all the red tape including opening a bank account etc. we still have to attend the meetings in person but he sorts out ... Read More
Buying a new or nearly new car
@CanadianMum Hi could you please private message me with the details ie model variant (pure tech plus etc) engine size, transmission fuel, and asking price Thanks Tony Read More
Renting out my property for holiday lets by anthonyfarrow
Hi Any help or advice on the info below would be greatly appreciated in the next couple of weeks we are due to complete the purchase of a property in Peyia We intend to live most of the year in Cyprus but will probably move back to the uk for ...
Thanks I have now had the chance to check this out with HMRC who broadly confirm what has been said on this thread ie tax is based on where you reside for the majority of the year (in effect you don’t get to pick). The only exception that I ... Read More
Renting out my property for holiday lets by anthonyfarrow
Hi Any help or advice on the info below would be greatly appreciated in the next couple of weeks we are due to complete the purchase of a property in Peyia We intend to live most of the year in Cyprus but will probably move back to the uk for ...
Thanks Toon great info Read More
Renting out my property for holiday lets by anthonyfarrow
Hi Any help or advice on the info below would be greatly appreciated in the next couple of weeks we are due to complete the purchase of a property in Peyia We intend to live most of the year in Cyprus but will probably move back to the uk for ...
Great thanks Toon…agree I will get professional help in Cyprus…thanks again Read More
Renting out my property for holiday lets by anthonyfarrow
Hi Any help or advice on the info below would be greatly appreciated in the next couple of weeks we are due to complete the purchase of a property in Peyia We intend to live most of the year in Cyprus but will probably move back to the uk for ...
Thanks Toon My wife has an Irish passport so obviously classed as European and I have read that as her spouse once registered I am afforded the exact same rights so hopefully that might overcome the citizen issue. My wife will be working part time ... Read More
Renting out my property for holiday lets
Hi Any help or advice on the info below would be greatly appreciated in the next couple of weeks we are due to complete the purchase of a property in Peyia We intend to live most of the year in Cyprus but will probably move back to the uk for ... Read More
Moving to Cyprus best way to transfer sterling by anthonyfarrow
Hi I’m moving permanently to Peyia in April 2022, I will be living off a private pension that is paid into my uk bank account. Can anyone advise as to the most cost effective way to transfer monthly (or if it’s cheaper annually) large ...
Hi As recommended by Toon I went with Starling, so far I am really happy with them and their currency transfer rates are awesome Read More
Moving to Cyprus best way to transfer sterling by anthonyfarrow
Hi I’m moving permanently to Peyia in April 2022, I will be living off a private pension that is paid into my uk bank account. Can anyone advise as to the most cost effective way to transfer monthly (or if it’s cheaper annually) large ...
Toon thanks, just opened a Starling account and cannot believe how great the exchange rate is…top tip! Read More
Moving to Cyprus best way to transfer sterling
Hi I’m moving permanently to Peyia in April 2022, I will be living off a private pension that is paid into my uk bank account. Can anyone advise as to the most cost effective way to transfer monthly (or if it’s cheaper annually) large ... Read More
Advice on buying a property in Peyia by anthonyfarrow
Firstly thanks to everyone for the quality information that you post on this forum, I cannot tell you how helpful I find it. After a fairly long search I am on the verge of putting an offer in on a property in Peyia and wondered if you could offer ...
Thanks toon really helpful as always, I have got Nick Kourris on the case and copied him in on your comments Read More
Advice on buying a property in Peyia by anthonyfarrow
Firstly thanks to everyone for the quality information that you post on this forum, I cannot tell you how helpful I find it. After a fairly long search I am on the verge of putting an offer in on a property in Peyia and wondered if you could offer ...
Thanks toon brilliant advice. Really appreciate it Read More
Advice on buying a property in Peyia by anthonyfarrow
Firstly thanks to everyone for the quality information that you post on this forum, I cannot tell you how helpful I find it. After a fairly long search I am on the verge of putting an offer in on a property in Peyia and wondered if you could offer ...
Brilliant Toon, really helpful! Thanks for taking the time out of your day to respond to me. One last question if I may…… the wall to the side of the property (it’s a corner plot so faces on to the road) is only about 1.2mtrs ... Read More
Buying Property- Due Diligence by Toon
“Due diligence protects the potential purchaser in his choice” The term due diligence refers to the process usually initiated by the buyer of an immovable property or a business, through which they request information, documents and ...
Thanks Toon much appreciated Read More
Advice on buying a property in Peyia
Firstly thanks to everyone for the quality information that you post on this forum, I cannot tell you how helpful I find it. After a fairly long search I am on the verge of putting an offer in on a property in Peyia and wondered if you could offer ... Read More
Buying Property- Due Diligence by Toon
“Due diligence protects the potential purchaser in his choice” The term due diligence refers to the process usually initiated by the buyer of an immovable property or a business, through which they request information, documents and ...
Hi Could you please forward me the details of the lawyer that you used for your recent property purchase? Thanks Tony Read More