Gordon76
English expat in Cyprus
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Registration: 10 November 2024
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Investment and moving to Cypress by RW60
I am in the process of planning to retire to Cypress in 3 years time. I have just returned from a fact finding trip and generally feel comfortable with most aspects of the move and besides which I have 3 years to get to fine tune and get to grips ...
@phildraperAs I understand everything hinges on getting Non-Dom StatusIs this something you could do yourself or do you recommend using a local Cyprus professional ?I am contemplating doing a MEU1 application for myself and a MEU2 application for my ... Read More
Cyprus and Airbnb properties by Toon
An alarming 2% of dwellings in Cyprus are now listed on Airbnb, raising concerns regarding housing availability and regulatory oversight.This data, exclusively focusing on Airbnb listings, reflects a broader trend of properties being repurposed as ...
ToonThat is a good idea , thanksCan my partner and myself be seen at the same place and at the same time ?And do you think this is something we can do by ourselves ie MEU1 application for me and MEU2 application for my partnereg in the Peyia area ... Read More
Cyprus and Airbnb properties by Toon
An alarming 2% of dwellings in Cyprus are now listed on Airbnb, raising concerns regarding housing availability and regulatory oversight.This data, exclusively focusing on Airbnb listings, reflects a broader trend of properties being repurposed as ...
I was thinking of renting an Airbnb property for around 5 to 6 months in Cyprus to see if Cyprus would work for us for long term I would have an Irish Passport and my civil partner a UK oneAs I see it I would need a yellow slip for such a stay ( ie ... Read More
Increase in burglaries around Paphos by andy5m
How concerned are you about the rise in burglaries in and around Paphos / Peyia in recent years? Do you feel the police will be able to stop it, or is it set to only get worse?
Can anyone please post a link to recent prison sentences imposed upon burglary offendersAre the authorities currently building any new prisons ?AI OverviewUS report: Harsh conditions in Cyprus prisons, KNEWSPrisons in Cyprus are overcrowded. In ... Read More
Driving Licences by Toon
Just a heads up.......DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT, MESOGIFrom today 22/4/2024 To exchange a foreign license, you can still use the transport department, for exchange of a foreign driving license for a Cyprus one.Renewals of a license, or paying for a ...
ToonNote the word MUST on this UK Gov linkhTtps://www.gov.uk/guidance/driving-in-the-eu-uk-licence-holders-living-in-the-eu#cyprusHave the UK Gov got this wrong ?CyprusYou can exchange your licence without taking a test. You must exchange your UK ... Read More
Increase in burglaries around Paphos by andy5m
How concerned are you about the rise in burglaries in and around Paphos / Peyia in recent years? Do you feel the police will be able to stop it, or is it set to only get worse?
I would like to know the outcome of recent arrests please plus who the offenders were and where they came ... Read More
Increase in burglaries around Paphos by andy5m
How concerned are you about the rise in burglaries in and around Paphos / Peyia in recent years? Do you feel the police will be able to stop it, or is it set to only get worse?
Ref to break-in's burglaries Gangs do seem to be operating around PaphoshTtps://www.kiprinform.com/en/cyprus_news/organised-gangs-targeting-paphos-homes/#:~:text=The%20latest%20statistics%20available%20on,in%20which%20police%20file%20reports.This is ... Read More
Should you buy a property without title deeds by Toon
🔴PROPERTIES WITHOUT TITLE DEEDS🔴Should you purchase a property without Title Deeds? In order to answer this questions lets first look at what is Title Deeds in Cyprus and how you can get one.Title Deeds or “The Certificate of ...
I have noticed that some Cyprus real estate agents in their adverts , say things like :with title deedsorwith FULL title deedsortitle deeds available ornothing about title deeds at allMy thoughts are that the FULL options sounds the one to go for ... Read More
Driving Licences by Toon
Just a heads up.......DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT, MESOGIFrom today 22/4/2024 To exchange a foreign license, you can still use the transport department, for exchange of a foreign driving license for a Cyprus one.Renewals of a license, or paying for a ...
ToonJust read this:CyprusYou can exchange your licence without taking a test. You must exchange your UK licence within 6 months of becoming a resident in Cyprus.If you became resident in Cyprus before 31 December 2020, you must exchange your licence ... Read More
Rental agreements leases contracts laws by Toon
Can tenant refuse entry to landlord in Cyprus.The increase in rental prices in Cyprus keeps many people awake.Some tenants fear that a landlord will knock on the door and double the monthly price. Some landlords want to get a little richer and call ...
ToonThanks againCould I apply for an MEU1 and my civil partner apply for her MEU2 --- AT the SAME time ?or will we have to wait for my MEU1 to be posted to the rental address supplied by me and then apply for her MEU2We were thinking of doing this ... Read More
Rental agreements leases contracts laws by Toon
Can tenant refuse entry to landlord in Cyprus.The increase in rental prices in Cyprus keeps many people awake.Some tenants fear that a landlord will knock on the door and double the monthly price. Some landlords want to get a little richer and call ...
ToonForgot to add that bank statements is pluralFinancial Documentation:Bank Statements: Include six-month statements from a Cyprus or foreign bank detailing incomeDid I read somewhere that a person was asked to supply 3 lots of 6 month statements ... Read More
Rental agreements leases contracts laws by Toon
Can tenant refuse entry to landlord in Cyprus.The increase in rental prices in Cyprus keeps many people awake.Some tenants fear that a landlord will knock on the door and double the monthly price. Some landlords want to get a little richer and call ...
ToonBeen looking at the weather , not bad for Dec and Jan . I note there are still swimmers in the sea which speaks volumes.I read this regarding an EMU1 application:Residential Agreement:House/Apartment Contract: This could be a rental or sale ... Read More
Rental agreements leases contracts laws by Toon
Can tenant refuse entry to landlord in Cyprus.The increase in rental prices in Cyprus keeps many people awake.Some tenants fear that a landlord will knock on the door and double the monthly price. Some landlords want to get a little richer and call ...
ToonMany thanksWe are planning a visit late next year , probably in December when we will try out the weather in the Paphos area for circa 88 to 90 days.Early 2026 I expect to have an Irish passport , so we we will then return once more . At ... Read More
Rental agreements leases contracts laws by Toon
Can tenant refuse entry to landlord in Cyprus.The increase in rental prices in Cyprus keeps many people awake.Some tenants fear that a landlord will knock on the door and double the monthly price. Some landlords want to get a little richer and call ...
ToonI would prefer to do a longish term rental with Airbnb but I thought that would not be acceptable for a yellow slip application but google AI says it is not acceptedIt has to be a 12 month agreement does it not ?Also I read that an STA or ... Read More
Rental agreements leases contracts laws by Toon
Can tenant refuse entry to landlord in Cyprus.The increase in rental prices in Cyprus keeps many people awake.Some tenants fear that a landlord will knock on the door and double the monthly price. Some landlords want to get a little richer and call ...
ToonI understand I have to provide a rental agreement for 12 months in order to get a yellow slip applicationThis has to be certified/stamped/approved etc in ways as yet I am unsure aboutBut does the property itself have to be one that has been ... Read More