Tips for new arrivals

Toon · 2014-10-21T09:30:35+02:00

Part ONE Thought it might be handy for newbies to this sizeable rock and also those who have been here for a while to have a “list of things to watch out for” when renting or owning or purchasing property here..I have compiled this list(mainly borne out of personal experiences over the last 6 years) as a means of offering some level of protection for both new and old ex pats alike. Please note the following : All data and information provided on this site is for informational purposes only we make no representations as to accuracy, completeness, currentness, suitability, or validity of any information in this document and will not be liable for any errors, omissions, or delays in this information or any losses, injuries, or damages arising from its display or use. All information is provided on an as-is basis., and is provided in good faith. Please feel free to message me with things that you have experienced something that may not be listed here and we will add it. By the way they are not in any particular order just as they occurred. Hope it helps to protect you a little more than not having it at all. the information contained in this document must not be seen or taken as legal advice 1 always rent for a short period first to ensure you know more about the area, services and neighbours before committing yourself. Once you move in take photos before and when you move out - the landlord may try and make claims against you and may want new for old. 2 visit the area for external noises at varying times of day and night.. Barking and howling dogs is common as is noisy full blown ful flow car exhausts..!! 3 check out parking restrictions 4 if you have pets makes sure the landlord will allow them, some will some wont but some will accept it on the offer of payment of a further damages/cleaning deposit 5 if sunshine is important to you then try to get a south facing property...it can pay dividends in winter and cut your bills for heating quite considerably. Does it get plenty of natural light? 6 penthouses are fine but they are as a general rule very cold/damp in winter and too hot in summer.. assess the number of exposed external walls - exposure to adverse weather conditions is a major factor in dampening any property 7 make sure you have a lift in the block – hauling gas bottles and shopping up several flights of stairs is not fun as you get older 8 check for air vents and fully opening windows – are there any signs of black damp, humidity and or condensation – feel the bedding etc 9 does the property have insect screens on opening windows and doors 10 does it have fans and or air con or at least fully opening windows to get a through draught 11 check out comfort of furniture, sofas chairs and beds, especially springs and squeakyness....there are various designs of sprung beds some are extremely noisy LOL 12 are the appliances eco friendly units, power efficient units - same with lighting – check your electrics to make sure they are wired to you and nobody else as well – this is an old trick… turn all your power and water off and see if the meters are still going…sounds extreme but believe me it happens more than you think. Make sure you are on the correct tariff as a resident. Get it in writing dont leave it to a verbal agreement even if the estate agent makes comments make sure that’s in the contract too. Dont leave anything to chance, if it has an impact on your budget then make sure its clear and fully disclosed. 13 is there a time-switch on the water heaters or can you get one fitted – do you have a separate water heater for the kitchen sink – it saves a lot, meaning that the main boiler doesnt need to be on all day just to give hot water for washing dishes - If you are lucky you may well have a solar panel install that will provide you with hot water for free while the suns out and then some 14 remember ground floor and mid floor apartments will suffer from a level of noise from units above, especially where young children are located. If next to a busy road the higher you are the less noise will be evident. Check out the neighbours, are they families, young ones oldies do they own or rent...believe me it makes a difference Check out the location.. ..is it an area prone to flooding. 15 check if the rent includes charges for communal costs for lighting, lifts including maintenance, rubbish taxes if appropriate and also regular cleaning of communal areas. If you are lucky enough to have access to a pool check that out too. If not then check what the costs are likely to be as pools may have to have licences and need to be treated regularly with chemicals overnight to keep the water clean and disease free as well as slime and algae free. 16 is there an emergency lighting system in place for stair wells and lift shafts as power cuts are normal and climbing stairs is not recommended in the dark – get some good torches (rechargeable ones and batteries) and keep a supply of candles handy. 4-10 hours power cuts are infrequent but they do happen. Make sure you know where the fuse boxes are and the main switches etc. Also check out whether the area is prone to water shortages and water cut offs. 17 if you have your own belongings and furniture assess whether you will need a lifter and whether you can get all items through the windows and or doors and is there space for the lifter unit to stand on the road – also note a permit may be required usually available from the local council offices – there may be a small charge. Note also if the lifter has to stand in a bus stop or on a pedestrian crossing then you may also need to get permission from transport authorities..especially if on a main road. 18 is there any outdoor space available for you to use privately or shared, if so identify it, and make it your own if you can. Check also washing line availability and your allocated roof space 19 is there enough electrical power sockets, and are they where you need them to be – any burn marks on electrical points get them checked and changed. Check security of sockets and if they all work the way they should 20 gas cooking (oven and hob) is much cheaper to operate than electric – it is common place to have gas hob and electric oven...on remote complexes its common to have just electric appliances, try one of the small (12L /17L) round bench top halogen ovens, theyre very economical and work well – we use ours every day 21 check out all your lighting features. Especially the lights over the kitchen surfaces and oven hoods, see if you can change the bulbs etc for energy efficient ones..they pay for themselves over time - take them with you when you leave (its one of the first things i do) 22 always do an inventory and get it checked thoroughly and note any damages or anything missing – get it agreed, dont just leave it to chance. It will be painful if you do – dont accept the landlords “it'll be ok dont worry about it – DO worry about it as it may come back to bite you) take photos – especially watch for furniture that is veneered as this often lifts due to the humidity levels 23 check the water pressure as it can be very low and poor service for showers, if its low ask the landlord to fit a pump they are not too expensive and theyre cheap to run but make such a big difference 24 check the water tanks for the security of the lids – make sure they are wired down as insect larva can get in. taste the water. also check the toilets for flushing, identify if they have half and full flush functions. We can suffer from very high winds and the tank lids can fly off. Although to be fair havent seen many of this tyoe here they all seem to be cylindircal tanks so far 25 tv phone and internet connections – check whats available – check if the satellite channels you wish to view can be received - many british channels cannot be received here. Check if you can you can have one, can one be fitted, have you got the space, can it be installed easily, are there existing cable runs – if not where can the cables go. will you need permission to have one. Will others require service too. Internet tv (iptv) is easier to get for uk live tv, sport, movies, tv series, catchup, music, radio, weather, news etc etc etc and very cheap, there are free options and subscription options available and you would only need a decent internet service of about 4mbps... They will include SD & HD quality channels via sites like www.filmon.com. Or try this http://www.ntv.mx?r=dr don’t take the local services as theyre usually poor out of date services…and you will be bored with whats on offer within 3 months. Try it on your laptop - or get an android box install xbmc and install the addons asscociated with it.. its superb viewing and free or subscription 26 check for refuse collections how often and on what days and at what times you can put the rubbish out as there can be restrictions – thus awkward.. Disposal of bigger household items can be arranged with the local council just phone them – Recycling points are in most villages so find out where they are if its important to you.. you may be fined if you get caught putting your rubbish out before the allotted times or disposing of it in an irresponsible way 27 check out how the bills for utilities are calculated, how and when they will be presented to you. Ask to see a recent one – dont be fobbed off that a recent one is not available – ask to see one - the landlord will have one. 28 do a consumption check when you arrive check the start readings and say after a normal week of consumption check it again and then do a calculation on the utility suppliers website ....this will give you a good idea what you are using and the likely costs. Remember the elec bills come every 2 months and may be a little late - maybe 3 weeks or more...and often are due onthe day of arrival at your door.lol.. this can happen with Cyta too. 29 make sure you are named on the bills - go to the EAK and get the electricity account changed into your own name immediately - €100 deposit passport and lease is all you need... - then do the same with the water account 30 ensure you get a copy of the bills 31 ensure you have a record of the rent paid and utility payments – a rent book is a good idea. Some andlords may want to be paid cash...NB sometimes (but not always) its to avoid declaring income for tax., but thats not your concern 32 keep your bills and records of payments, pay the bills yourself by a traceable method..this may help you later if you eventually have a problem. 33 anything that the new renter finds by way of repairs, broken items missing items after you have signed and say within one week of the let - make sure you tell the landlord at the earliest possible time but dont wait for a week or more, tell them straight away dont prepare a long list and wait...do it as these are found, its better for you – it may be a pest to the landlord but it is better for you. Keep on at them too as you will find you will not be top priority..its just the way it is... 34 Tax evading landlords are still highly evident - there is not a lot you can do currently (short of telling the tax man - not recommended due to serious legal and potentially violent repurcussions). Talking to your landlord – try and negotiate, be civil and courteous but firm. 35 many landlords charge monthly and a little over the average just in case - but the important thing is that you get the bills calculated at the correct rates... check your meters regularly. Make sure your landlord isnt connected to your supplies..believe me it does happen and you would be surprised how often....and many tenants dont even know its happenning until its too late... the good landlords do things right and dont have an objection to their tenants going on the bills or re-imburse the tenant or put you in credit...if you've overpaid - its always best to recalculate it every three to six months and adjust accordingly if you pay it every month. 36 always inspect your water tanks...for security of the fittings as once the water is passed the meter its your problem to pay for leaked water...and as the tanks are usually out of sight on the roof - you could have a leak and not know it – another reason to check consumptions regularly and investigate any major fluctuations. 37 As a general rule on consumptions and yes i know everyone is different - our consumptions have remained fairly stable over the last 6 years and we have every economy gadget going - when there was just two of us at about 4.5 electricity units per person per day and even now there is three of us its the same. as for water... well when there was two of us it was about 150-170 litres total per day...and now there are three of us its about 200-250 litres total per day.....mind you "her indoors" does 1-2 clothes washes most days - obviously that depnds on your usages habits and appliances - mainly whether you use AC or not as theyre big consumers 38 Running Air Con is expensive - we used 5-6 fans every day all day and night during the summer these are considerably more affordable to run - for air con you can rely on about 50-60c per hr per AC unit usage...ours arent ancient but probably about 5-6 yrs old - the newer more efficient invertor types are a little bit cheaper to run NB 9000-12000btu AC units (usually bedrooms) use about 1-1.5 units per hr - 24000btu units (usually combined living litchen diners) use about 3units per hr 39 if you havent got new water saving flush toilets fill a 1 litre bottle up with water and place it in the cistern....also to save water in the shower head replace the rubber washer between the hose and the head with a same size washer but with a smaller hole....make one yourself if you cant find one. The normal hole size is similar to that of the size of a pencil - replace it with a washer with a hole the size of a matchstick..it does work. 40 put buckets under the extract outlet of the Air con and use this to refill the Toilets after use. Or use the water to water your plants or use in the steam iron. You will generate a gallon of water over two hrs or so using air con 41 never ever pay an estimated bill - they are often heavily over estimated - you may not be obliged too - you may wish to make a contribution towards the bill by way of your own caclulations or pay just the meter service charges as thats all you are obliged to pay against the estimated bills. It can be illegal to demand payment against the issue of an estimated bill – a recent court case within the EU proved this – it is clear that the supplier has the responsibility to read the meters regularly and within a reasonable time-frame - dispute the over charges 42 The AEK supplier may try to charge you 4.5% interest on unpaid outstanding bills – so be wary 43 AEK are mandated to supply bills every two months. Some people have experienced late billing. Dont ever fall for the threatening reminder letters, if the bill is wrong – it is wrong – tell them so by putting it in dispute by writing to the supplier- keep copies of all correspondence. If they persist (and this works for repeated estimated billing too) tell them that if you get just one more like it then you will take legal action. 44 its not uncommon for the prepayment of utility bills to landlords (if the bills remain intheir name) - however as bills may not arrive as often as youd like the landlords get the benefit of your money in their bank account and that could be anything up to a year. As the landlords tend to err on the high side - Its good practice to take your own readings and check them with a online calculator tool - this will then give you a more accurate idea as to what you should be paying...but then you must also be sure that you are getting the correct rates charged to you. 45 finalizing / balancing / reconciling bills will depend on when they are supplied!!!!!!! reconcile as early as possible, even if you have to keep pestering them. The last thing anyone wants is a protracted delay and a hefty bill at the end. 46 when taking a let take your meter readings agree them with the estate agent and landlord quote them in the contract and also take photos of all areas of the property to identify condition at start of the letting contract and keep them safe...similarly when leaving a let to move on do the same - and pay particular attention to furniture, services, flooring and fitted units etc, especially where you may have had pets ....its not unusual for massive claims against you after you have long gone and left... its essential to keep these records..I know a number of people this has happened to....and they have ended up in court.... so caveat emptor - i think that means buyer beware. when you have taken the photos of the furniture, condition of walls, shower etc email them to yourself - this provides irrefutable evidence with a date and time and should stop future discussions on when the pictures were taken. . or use a camera with time and date stamp functions. I know it sounds over the top but believe me these things do happen – protect yourself from this 47 to deter mozzies as we have had lots of them this year - try putting out a bowl of cloves in each room..not the crushed ones - the whole ones. If they still bother you at night put your fan on low and place it so it blows towards your head (mozzies are attracted to your breath) - but they cannot fly well if at all when in a breeze.... 48 Always take the time to read your contract even the small print, if there are clauses in it you do not like query them and have them removed if you dont like them or have them adjusted / amended to your satisfaction, if there are things you want included get them included. REMEMBER YOU ARE THE AGENTS CLIENT TOO, dont be afraid to ask, and you are paying them for the service make them work for their fees. If the changes required are objected to, then move on to another property, landlord or agent...or even all three. If you dont and just accept them “because hes a nice guy” you may feel the pain when the going gets tough and they both show their true colours. ASK the awkward questions, PROTECT YOURSELF FROM UNSCRUPULOUS LANDLORDS and AGENTS TOO. 49 always ask for a receipt for the rent and utilities payments or a rent book signed by both of you each time you pay....no rent book or receipt DONT take the let. Do not trust the overly friendly local until you now them really well...and thye have earned your trust ...even then – be wary – things and people change. 50 never ever sign a contract for your lease unless you know for sure that you are 100% happy with its contents and are 100% prepared to be bound by them FURTHER PART TO THIS WILL FOLLOW -

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M HuntContributor27 September 2022 10:39:23

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Hi Toon,

Thanks for being so dedicated and compiling all this advice for those interested in Cyprus. May we ask a you why you left Malta for Cyprus, we are thinking of moving either to Gozo or Cyprus and would be interested to know why you moved, if you don't mind us being nosey that is

M&M

ToonCyprus Expert27 September 2022 14:15:50

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9878

Malta can be nice but it's tiny and over developed over populated with people and cars...

We had a fab 6 years there made a lot of friends but we left it 8 years ago and it has got worse as my friends some of whom are still there have confirmed..... some have moved here including some Maltese friends ....some have died some have gone back to UK some have moved to Gozo ....

We moved basically because the property we had which we rented and loved was about to be developed directly above us and the owner of the whole block of 4 apartments was not very forthcoming with details and offers to rent or buy to us so we had a choice to.make move to another property in mellieha move to another village move to Gozo or move to Cyprus... We decided to move to Cyprus as we had both holidayed here and we had some old friends who had moved here 4 months earlier who gave us the information we needed... Plus a family member used to live in the very village we are still in as she was married to Cypriot for a while......we found a property online got our friends to view it for us to ensure the property matched the photos and it did the rent was far cheaper here €400 for a two bed townhouse access to a comm pool as against a three bed apartment at @625 in mellieha....with no pool and on a main road .... Since then we ve had a nother townhouse €350 a large 4 bed villa with a pool €650 a 2 bed bungalow with pool €500... And last year we bought our own apartment as we felt rents here were going to rocket and bills too. We were not wrong so here we are in a village 400metre from centre with everything we could want or need .. just far enough away from coral bay antics but close enough to want to go with visiting friends and family .... We have had two English landlords one Cypriot landlord and

one Chinese landlord all.were great no issues at all

.....

M HuntContributor28 September 2022 18:06:43

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103

Thank you Toon for your very fast response, we have also thought that Gozo would soon go the way of the big island in being over developed in just a few years hence our attention has been focused towards Cyprus.

We are retired and really don't want to have to need a car with the hassle of insurance, parking, nerve wracking journeys that are more like the Indonapolis 500, we live in Italy and everyone thinks they drive a Ferrari from Fiat 500s to lorries, and would like to live in an area where we can easily walk to shops, cafes, restaurants and use buses for longer excursions or taxis, you can get a lot of taxi rides for the cost of a car

Using Google earth to view the Paphos area we note its very diverse as it stretches from the sea to the mountains, as we live ''up a depth'' as our Pemrokeshire origins would put it here in Italy ,we've done the mountain bit and would rather be closer to the sea as we hale from a coastal town back in Wales and miss it.

The expansion in the area of concrete architectural property zones is a bit alarming, not to our traditional tastes at all, and would ask for guidance from you and anyone with an opinion as to where to start our search so as not to waste agents time, or ours, as we really do not want to rent for long, our furniture will be in storage, not cheap, and our cat wont want to be without 'her' home for long either.

Ciao M&M

ToonCyprus Expert28 September 2022 21:17:24

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9878

I would suggest argaka pomos polis prodromi droussiea as a starting point

ToonCyprus Expert29 September 2022 06:53:08

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9878

I think your concerns about Gozo filling up are good ones.. My friends go to Gozo from Malta to get away from the summer hustle bustle and grid lock in summer .... But even they say Gozo is getting just as bad as more and more people decide to ship across to the much smaller island.

ToonCyprus Expert29 September 2022 06:57:29

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9878

If I had to move from where we are currently I would probably choose Argaka lovley stretches of coast and further up towards Santa Marina and Pomos are nice areas and Polis being the centre for shopping and I would think there will be a bus service servicing those areas

Check out Paphos buses site Cyprus By Bus

https://m.cyprusbybus.com/

M HuntContributor29 September 2022 08:40:11

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103

Again our thanks, keep up with the great advice and perhaps we'll meet for a coffee one day.

Ta M&M

ToonCyprus Expert29 September 2022 08:48:13

#48

9878

No worries enjoy the journey of discovery

alisonrich1958Active member29 September 2022 10:57:00

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@Toon

yes we have brought a lovely town house in Argaka, hopefully will be in for mid November 😊

ToonCyprus Expert29 September 2022 12:53:00

#50

9878

That's good to hear good luck and enjoy your new home and all your adventures

TERI ALLERTONMember29 September 2022 15:46:50

#51

Agree with Toon sounds like the Polis to Pomos area would suit you! There are buses on the route but not often so your journey would need planning! Having said that we retired to Pomos last month and feel like we have won the lottery. Having owned a little village house here for 20 years and holidaying regularly we feel like we have moved to our forever home!

nawncorrNew member05 February 2023 06:27:43

#52

Hello.

Happy to read the above posts as I am looking at moving from Malta to Cyprus. Thanks!

Do you have any household moving company advice? Prices that I have seen from the Malta side seem to cost more than the value of my goods. I only have less than half a container to ship.

Also, any direct owners - rather than agencies - websites. Is 'bazaraki' the sort of equivalent of MaltaPark?

Thanks in advance.

Regards,

Chris

graham6Active member05 February 2023 06:39:44

#53

Not sure what MaltaPark is but Bazaraki is the go to place for finding most things in Cyprus, nearly all properties for sale or rent, either thru agents or direct with owners, you will find here, same goes for cars, furniture, elcetrical items, etc.

ToonCyprus Expert05 February 2023 06:46:36

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9878

Yes it is .. we used to use Maltapark when we lived in Malta 2008- 2014 Bazaraki is much the same...

Contact Peter Morton Removals Or Cyprus Container Shipping .. they both have Facebook pages.. both can offer assistance on just about everything to do with relocating here.

Facebooks marketplace is a good start to give ideas of prices for lots of stuff here...

kennlassiterMember16 February 2023 04:08:50

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@Toon are you available to work for & advise a new arrival on short and long term accomodation at what costs and how do i comtact you BEFORE and when i arrive? ***

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ToonCyprus Expert16 February 2023 04:59:13

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9878

@kennlassiter more than happy to advise and give information.... You can private message me in this forum .....

CherylModerator16 February 2023 05:31:29

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Just a quick reminder:

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You can use the private messaging system for that.

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Cheryl

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jaggardcarolMember18 February 2023 09:53:44

#58

Good morning from UK, we are flying to Cyprus on the 27th February, and looking at renting firstly, can anybody recommend a reputable company in the Larnaca are to help us with the residency application we contacted gwennys red tape services but she only covers paphos, any assistance will be greatly appreciated.

Kind regards

Carol

ToonCyprus Expert18 February 2023 13:28:43

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9878

@jaggardcarol check your messages

themarkymarkNew member03 March 2024 08:01:44

#60

I know that this thread is aging now, however I still found a lot of useful information and food for thought. We are spending a week at our home in Argaka on March 10th, can't wait. I hope that when we retire we have the funds to make the move permanent.

ToonCyprus Expert03 March 2024 08:39:43

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9878

@themarkymark

Good luck

phildraperSerial expat03 March 2024 09:11:54

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@markymark If you can you will not regret it. Keep focused and keep an eye on the forum for any updates. Ask any thing as there is a wealth of current experience here

phildraperSerial expat07 October 2024 14:06:24

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https://www.shipit.co.uk/moving-overseas-checklist

Interesting read.

Never forget things do change so make sure you check what is said to make sure it is current

nomadnindsNew member26 October 2024 20:04:39

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@Toon

Wow, this is an impressive guide! Many thanks for taking the time to put this together. Is 57 still true 10 years later - a renters market?

ToonCyprus Expert27 October 2024 02:30:13

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9878

No, not any more rents are currently very high and imo extortionate ..apartment rents are crazy. The housing market seems to be moving in favour of apartment sales, house sales etc are slowing down. Mainly because of prices. The last 2-3years has seen major increases in the rental.market. it's why we bought a apartment 3 years ago in the basis I felt this would happen so bought our home.here at €110k now valued at approx €170 -180k....rents are silly, an apartment next to mine is up for rent unfurnished at €750.. that's crazy.... They just completed the purchase recently and took over 9 months

ToonCyprus Expert27 October 2024 03:42:55

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9878

See the is recent article re property

https://www.news.cyprus-property-buyers … d=00169465

FredIndonesia Expert27 October 2024 03:54:53

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28287

No, not any more rents are currently very high and imo extortionate ..apartment rents are crazy. The housing market seems to be moving in favour of apartment sales, house sales etc are slowing down. Mainly because of prices. The last 2-3years has seen major increases in the rental.market. it's why we bought a apartment 3 years ago in the basis I felt this would happen so bought our home.here in pegeia at €110k now valued at approx €170 -180k....rents are silly, an apartment next to mine is up for rent unfurnished at €750.. that's crazy - @Toon

That's because estate agents' parents' may or may not be legality married.

On an actually serious note, their greed destroys economics. Home prices increase beyond more and more people's reach (leaving them with less disposable income), but retail prices rise because business rents are stupidity high.

The quicker countries pass laws with very stiff penalties for hiking prices above a given level per year, the better.

This started in the UK when Thatcher sold off the council housing stock. Now look at the less that place is in.

ToonCyprus Expert31 October 2024 11:47:29

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9878

Lat

31 October 2024

Rental prices are soaring not only in “upmarket” areas but also in more modest neighbourhoods, according to a rental price survey dated 1 September 2024, used by the Interior Ministry.

Under a new scheme, property owners can receive funding of up to €35,000 to renovate their units, provided they subsequently rent them for at least four years at 70% of market rates.

In Nicosia, average monthly rents in Engomi stand at €625 for one-bedroom, €900 for two-bedroom, and €1,045 for three-bedroom flats. In Nicosia city proper, averages are €575, €850, and €950 respectively.

Limassol district shows the highest rates, with Germasogeia commanding €1,200 for one-bedroom, €1,500 for two-bedroom, and €1,850 for three-bedroom apartments. Similar prices prevail in Agios Athanasios, where one-bedroom flats average €1,000, two-bedroom €1,450, and three-bedroom €1,850.

More affordable options exist in Pano Polemidia, where one-bedroom flats average €650, two-bedroom €700, and three-bedroom €875.

Paphos offers more moderate rates, with one-bedroom flats in Paphos municipality averaging €450, two-bedroom €650, and three-bedroom €750. In Geroskipou, prices are even lower at €373, €600, and €675 respectively – nearly half the rates seen in Limassol.

In Larnaca, one-bedroom flats average €650, two-bedroom €800, and three-bedroom €1,000. Aradippou shows lower rates at €500, €675, and €800 respectively.

The Famagusta district presents more affordable options, with Ayia Napa and Paralimni both charging around €400 for one-bedroom, €525 for two-bedroom, and €675-700 for three-bedroom apartments.

The survey specifies that these rates apply to new or recently fully renovated unfurnished apartments and are intended for Cyprus Republic citizens who are permanent residents.

Source Cyprus Mail

carolelayne1New member09 November 2024 10:43:10

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@Toon

Hi Toon my partner and I are hopefully coming to Cyprus in January for 3 months to check out areas with view to a permanent move. We don't have any accomodation at the moment, can you recommend a rental agency for property around paphos. Also a car hire company for a 3 month rental.

Thanks in advance

Carole

MacGeorge8035Serial expat09 November 2024 15:55:47

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@carolelayne1 Sorry to jump into the post. I came to Cyprus in 2022 and needed a short term rental. We found it almost impossible to do for any period of less than a year. We ended up renting a property from AirBnB. The good news you should find it easy to find a 3 month rental via AirBnB at that time of year. Do not accept the price you see on the website but negotiate with the landlord. You will find you can get a better deal. You don’t mention your budget for a 2 bed apartment in Paphos you may end up paying €800 to €1000 a month which usually includes power and water.

Good Luck

ToonCyprus Expert10 November 2024 11:04:21

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9878

@carolelayne1

I have replied privately

nomadnindsNew member15 November 2024 14:50:43

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@Toon

Thanks so much for this information, very helpful. Just arrived in Paphos and now figuring out how to find a rental, where to live etc.,, and also how to go about buying a car (and making friends!). Will research this thread to begin with and let you know if I have any specific questions but meanwhile any advice/signposting appreciated and received with much gratitude!

nomadnindsNew member15 November 2024 14:51:21

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@Toon

I have the same question as Carole...

ToonCyprus Expert15 November 2024 18:33:37

#74

9878

Welcome peeps ....It best to ask specific questions to.get better more direct answers

YorkiegirlNew member16 November 2024 08:34:17

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@Toon

Hi Toon, I don't appear to have received your private message?

ToonCyprus Expert16 November 2024 09:48:06

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9878

@Yorkiegirl

Sorry that was to another use sorry ...I can send it to you soon

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As Cyprus is a small island, the best way to get around is by car. But is your drivers license valid in the ...
Leisure activities in Cyprus
One of the reasons an increasing amount of expats chooses Cyprus for their new home is the relaxed pace of living ...
Northern Cyprus holidays
North Cyprus is one of the last unspoilt, most beautiful and popular island holiday destinations in the ...
General visa requirements for Cyprus
If you are planning on a short-term stay in Cyprus, you should know beforehand whether or not you will need a ...
Permanent residency and citizenship in Cyprus
The complexity of staying long-term in Cyprus (for more than 90 days) varies greatly depending on your ...
Banking and finance in Cyprus
Opening a bank account is one of the first things you'll need to do in Cyprus. Thankfully, the banking system ...
Travelling to Cyprus
Despite being a small (and partly occupied) country, travelling to the island of Cyprus is quite straightforward. ...