phildraper
English looking for information about Cyprus
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Registration: 07 December 2021
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Moving out of current house by phildraper
I am moving out of the current rented house 31st of July and have not currently found a replacement house. The current house is a rental and when i leave i will need to terminate the Water, Electric and Primetel internet. I paid deposits on some of ...
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Moving out of current house by phildraper
I am moving out of the current rented house 31st of July and have not currently found a replacement house. The current house is a rental and when i leave i will need to terminate the Water, Electric and Primetel internet. I paid deposits on some of ...
Probably would require both signatures Read More
Moving out of current house by phildraper
I am moving out of the current rented house 31st of July and have not currently found a replacement house. The current house is a rental and when i leave i will need to terminate the Water, Electric and Primetel internet. I paid deposits on some of ...
If the utility is in joint names do both people need to attend the office? Read More
Moving out of current house by phildraper
I am moving out of the current rented house 31st of July and have not currently found a replacement house. The current house is a rental and when i leave i will need to terminate the Water, Electric and Primetel internet. I paid deposits on some of ...
Thank you. Looks like a busy last day then Read More
Moving out of current house
I am moving out of the current rented house 31st of July and have not currently found a replacement house. The current house is a rental and when i leave i will need to terminate the Water, Electric and Primetel internet. I paid deposits on some of ... Read More
Long term car rental by karenselsea
Anyone recommend a long term car rental in Paphos. Will be wanting to hire one until ours arrive via shipping.
@karenselsea Simon at Simila does this specifically and fir many years. He is located in Tomb of the Kings near the Mall and will help. Google him and tell him Phil from Pafos bikers recommended him and he might do you a deal. Read More
Curtailment of Photo Voltaics by MacGeorge8035
I had my solar panels installed at the end of 2024. During 2025, I suffered regular curtailment of my PV production. During this period, it was not that often, and I managed to build up a nice amount of credits. In March, all my credits were removed ...
I'll take a look Read More
Curtailment of Photo Voltaics by MacGeorge8035
I had my solar panels installed at the end of 2024. During 2025, I suffered regular curtailment of my PV production. During this period, it was not that often, and I managed to build up a nice amount of credits. In March, all my credits were removed ...
Did I read correctly that plug in solar with batteries will not be allowed in Cyprus? I thought Lidl were gearing up to sell them. I have a generator on the static bicycle that the wife uses for exercise that keeps us going in the evenings lol Read More
Developers charging fees decades after purchase by UKescapee
Hello, we are in the process of moving to Cyprus, planning to be there from April (2027) and to rent a property for the first year and then buy. We recently stayed for a week in a villa in Kamares and like Tala and the immediate surrounding areas ...
@UKescapee I have rented a house in Kamares for the last 4 years from a UK landlady. She has never mentioned any charges nor have any of the neighbours. I'm sure if they had been hit with charges this hight it would have been a topic of ... Read More
Car Insurance by karenselsea
Not sure if this has been mentioned previously? But can anyone tell if car Insurance is expensive in Cyprus and could recommend anyone?
@karenselsea Not only is insurance more than the UK the road tax can be high as well. I brought a 5+ year 2.0 diesel with me and did not check before. The road tax is nearly 400.00 euro. I paid about 380.00 euro for the insurance. In the UK I was ... Read More
Most common scams in Cyprus by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Cyprus as an expat implies navigating into a new and unfamiliar environment and habits, making you potentially vulnerable to scammers. Whether it’s immigration or finance advice, housing scam, online traps or ...
I'm impressed you speak urdu :-) I normally string them along when I have time for a bit of a game. They get very angry when they realise I am taking the p*ss Read More
Cyprus naturalisation by phildraper
Has anyone gone thru this? I understand that there is a requirement for being in Cyprus for 7+ years and being able to pass exams on language and history etc. We are currently in Cyprus with a temp residence visa and my wife is thinking she might go ...
Oh that's a shame. Thanks for the details Read More
Cyprus naturalisation
Has anyone gone thru this? I understand that there is a requirement for being in Cyprus for 7+ years and being able to pass exams on language and history etc. We are currently in Cyprus with a temp residence visa and my wife is thinking she might go ... Read More
Wise/Revolut/Starling? by karenselsea
Could anyone give me their opinion/advice on which is the ideal one to use to have a UK state pension paid into?
Apparently UK government pension people will send money direct to European banks free and do use a favourable exchange rate. I have not heard of anyone who has done this so it might be just a rumour.Always best to have a Cypriot bank if moving over ... Read More
Curtailment of Photo Voltaics by MacGeorge8035
I had my solar panels installed at the end of 2024. During 2025, I suffered regular curtailment of my PV production. During this period, it was not that often, and I managed to build up a nice amount of credits. In March, all my credits were removed ...
I though if you had a battery you would not suffer service interruption. EAC might not allow it but when has that ever stopped things in Cyprus lol. Sounds to me like EAC are just trying to protect their position and ensure they make just as much ... Read More