phildraper
English looking for information about Cyprus
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Registration: 07 December 2021
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5% Vat Changes on house purchases by Toon
Buying a home in Cyprus comes with Value Added Tax (VAT) in some cases. To make home ownership more affordable, first-time buyers can benefit from a reduced 5% VAT rate, provided they meet certain criteria.Value Added Tax (VAT) was introduced in ...
Nice to see they have made it simple and easy lol Read More
UK and USA on smart TV by Drambuie
After years of messing about with VPN's etc. I couldn't be bothered any longer and settled some while ago with a Netflix account. Bored with that now😉What recommendations for plug in Smart TV devices to receive UK/USA content? I prefer not ...
Perhaps Disney have not got all the VPN ip's Read More
Cardiac cover by Kevin Thompson
Hi, has anyone any experience of moving to Cyprus with an existing heart condition? As I’m too young for GESY and health insurance won’t cover existing conditions, how have others got cardiac cover/support? We’re moving to Paphos ...
@Kevin ThompsonSorry I don't know about that. Read More
Residency solicitors by habergham
Is it easy enough to do your residency by ypurself or to get a solicitor to do this for you and does anyone know approx costs and a honest and reliable solicitor if needed?. Thanks in anticipation.Phil
Yes you can do it but it will not be fun! You will need plenty of time on your hands and lots of researchA professional will have pre booked immigration appointments so you can get slotted in quicker. It can take months to get an appointment ... Read More
Cardiac cover by Kevin Thompson
Hi, has anyone any experience of moving to Cyprus with an existing heart condition? As I’m too young for GESY and health insurance won’t cover existing conditions, how have others got cardiac cover/support? We’re moving to Paphos ...
There are plenty of cardiac consultants in Paphos. I had an implanted heart monitor with a failed battery. I called and was seen the next day for a full check-up then referred to Limassol and saw the consultant the next day. Then the old was removed ... Read More
Health insurance by Kevin Thompson
I’m having a ‘thick’ day, not helped by an insurance company giving me confusing information.I’m trying to get quotes for health insurance ready for residency application and subsequent move to Cyprus,we are not yet old ...
Meds are mostly over the counter but you pay. Most are not expensive. Doctors are easy to see but you pay. I recommend local companies for the health insurance as the are way cheaper than the UK ones. If you only want immigration cover it will not ... Read More
Bringing your car to Cyprus. by Craven J Mike
Has any one done this recently & if so do they have a rough cost for doing it. It would be under the residency import. I am trying to work out if its worth doing or buying in Cyprus. The ideal plan would be to container it & put other items ...
I brought my 10 year old Diesel as PMR recommended it. Car prices here are higher than the UK. My old car was worth 1800.00 in the UK and here cold be 6500.00e. We packed all the fragile valuables in the car which made it easier but had to have 40 ... Read More
Christmas dinner by Kevin Thompson
Any recommendations for somewhere to go for Christmas dinner?
Depends where u r on the island. The Lodge Paphos is normally good. We normally have ours by the pool 😎 Read More
UK and USA on smart TV by Drambuie
After years of messing about with VPN's etc. I couldn't be bothered any longer and settled some while ago with a Netflix account. Bored with that now😉What recommendations for plug in Smart TV devices to receive UK/USA content? I prefer not ...
I regularly get that on my fire stick with nordvpn. I try a few times or change the VPN server to another location. Sometimes I just select random programmes and eventually one will work then select the original and that works. No idea why Read More
UK and USA on smart TV by Drambuie
After years of messing about with VPN's etc. I couldn't be bothered any longer and settled some while ago with a Netflix account. Bored with that now😉What recommendations for plug in Smart TV devices to receive UK/USA content? I prefer not ...
Just as a heads up. Primetel would not let me have the router admin password so I could install the VPN on the router. I have to use the VPN on the fire stick. All works fine and as I only have 1 TV no issues for me. Read More
Mobile phone battery
The mobile is getting old and the battery now needs charging every 2 days or so. Gone are the days of just pulling the back off and plugging in a new battery. Normally I have just bought a new cheap mobile but as just about everything on the mobile ... Read More
Car insurance
I have the renewal in from Abbeygate. Is it worth calling Top Quotes, Status etc. or are they all much the same? Read More
Mobile calls back to the UK by Craven J Mike
HiAny recommendations regarding Cypriot mobile sim cards. That have good tariffs for local calls & calls to the UK. Thanks in advance.
I use WhatsApp for friends and family calls. I also have UK and Cypriot Sims in my mobile. Id mobile in the UK is unlimited everything for 7 per month and primetel is unlimited for 12e Read More
Car tax time again by phildraper
When I imported my car the import agent arranged the MOT and road tax. This needs renewing this year and I looked at the online process but cannot compete this as I do not have a Cypriot driving license and the web form requires this. Is there a way ...
I brought a Vauxhall insignia estate 20112lt diesel when we transferred our residence in Dec 2022. It took 18 months to clear customs. We needed to visit customs every month to extend the temp import. We paid no vat or duty as we had v5 to prove ... Read More
UK and USA on smart TV by Drambuie
After years of messing about with VPN's etc. I couldn't be bothered any longer and settled some while ago with a Netflix account. Bored with that now😉What recommendations for plug in Smart TV devices to receive UK/USA content? I prefer not ...
I will be interested to know if you are able to get nordvpn working on lg webos Read More