phildraper
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Update--Paphos time!! We've started the process to move to Tala by londondoc
We spent some time in Paphos in February this year. In the main, it was fabulous - mesmeric, in fact. As I wrote earlier, unfortunately at the time, we got in to the clutches of an overzealous realtor and that blotted the copybook somewhat. But as ...
@londondoc Good luck and hope all goes well for you on the build Read More
Denmark retirement aged by telf
How long before other countries followBBC News22 May 2025Denmark is set to have the highest retirement age in Europe after its parliament adopted a law raising it to 70 by 2040.Since 2006, Denmark has tied the official retirement age to life ...
This also effectively provides more money as workers are paying into the state pension system for more years. Read More
Update--Paphos time!! We've started the process to move to Tala by londondoc
We spent some time in Paphos in February this year. In the main, it was fabulous - mesmeric, in fact. As I wrote earlier, unfortunately at the time, we got in to the clutches of an overzealous realtor and that blotted the copybook somewhat. But as ...
@londondoc We have been living in Tala, Kamares specifically for two and a half years. Very nice area and not too long to drive to most places. We used Leptos now Chesterton in Paphos opposite papantonio. They were not over zealous so you might like ... Read More
Uk and Cyprus tax advisor by Neptune3
Hello.Does anybody have a recommendation for a tax advisor who is knowledgeable about both the UK and Cyprus tax systems?It would be good to have one person who can help us convert from UK to Cyprus tax systems for our pensions and also help on tax ...
@Neptune3 Whoever you chose you need to bear in mind things generally go very slowly in Cyprus. Keep chasing the professional as they work on who shouts the loudest! Read More
How to secure our property ? by Valmarshall20032003
Hello everyone just joined this forumwe have an apartment in oroklini near Larnaca we bought in 2006 it is our holiday home. Unfortunately Hassapis was the developer 19 years on and no title deeds.we have been told to apply for a waiver in our names ...
Sounds like the lawyers are not making sure there is clear title before proceeding in the case of outstanding mortgages with builders. Same with building regs. These should be secured before proceeding. I am not a fan of insurance or compensation as ... Read More
Cyprus Visa Medical by sarahshutt666
HiIm just wondering if anyone has had a problem with the Cyprus medical check for the visa. I am horrifically petrified of needles and cannot do a blood test. Is there any way around this that anyone knows please?Would a saliva test be ...
From what I see there are only invasive methods to certify a person free from what is listed on the immigration web siteNecessity for all adults and children over six years old to provide an original medical examination certificate of blood tests, ... Read More
Cyprus tax plans by telf
Cyprus' tax-free income threshold is set to rise to 鈧�20,500 per year, following the announcement of a set of sweeping tax reform plans by President Nikos Christodoulides on Tuesday.The plans will see the minimum earnings threshold to pay income ...
Many Brits are now finding themselves having to pay increasing taxes on their savings due to UK pension payment so very close to the tax free 12,500 pounds allowance and interest rates being better after circa 6 or 7 years on next to nothing Hence ... Read More
Cyprus tax plans by telf
Cyprus' tax-free income threshold is set to rise to 鈧�20,500 per year, following the announcement of a set of sweeping tax reform plans by President Nikos Christodoulides on Tuesday.The plans will see the minimum earnings threshold to pay income ...
@Gordon76 Cyprus is applying for the Schengen area so watch this space. I do not believe that EU member states can stop EU citizens free access to EU countries. They might not grant residency but that does not matter as you can still stay and work! Read More
Cyprus tax plans by telf
Cyprus' tax-free income threshold is set to rise to 鈧�20,500 per year, following the announcement of a set of sweeping tax reform plans by President Nikos Christodoulides on Tuesday.The plans will see the minimum earnings threshold to pay income ...
@Gordon76 You need to complete a P85 on the HMRC web site when you are booked to exit the UK. This will trigger HMRC to issue a NTX tax code. Any tax previously paid in the tax year will be recalculated and if a refund is needed they will pay it ... Read More
Cyprus tax plans by telf
Cyprus' tax-free income threshold is set to rise to 鈧�20,500 per year, following the announcement of a set of sweeping tax reform plans by President Nikos Christodoulides on Tuesday.The plans will see the minimum earnings threshold to pay income ...
@Gordon76 I have had NS&I income bonds for a long time now. The full amount invested up to the limit of 1 million is protected so there is no 85k limit. The interest rate is not bad given it is fully safe if the UK does not go belly up!Transfers ... Read More
Car hire in Paphos by Elzed
Hi anyone know which is the best car hire in paphos.Cheers.
I used easy rent a car ltd dot com and found George and koula easy 2 deal with and very reasonable rates Read More
Bus system in Cyprus ? by ledanhlam2008
Hi every one I am going to stay in Cyprus for 3 days from 19/7 - 22/7. I will arrive at Larnaca airport at about 9 Am in the morning of 19th July. I will spend the first night in Nicosia , it means I have to move from Larnaca Airport to Nicosia . I ...
@Sergei Vlasenko Well done and I am sure really good for both tourists and locals who don't drive. Is it integrated with Google maps so walking instructions to the correct bus stop for the bus needed? I wrote a traffic app in the UK for android that ... Read More
Double cab pickup by Graham Waller
Hi, can somebody advise on rules about importing a double cab pickup, I know a car needs to be 5 years old or less but is pickup classed as commercial vehicle and can be more than 5 years old, I am Cyprus resident, if you know somebody who deals ...
It's a vauxhall insignia estate Read More
Double cab pickup by Graham Waller
Hi, can somebody advise on rules about importing a double cab pickup, I know a car needs to be 5 years old or less but is pickup classed as commercial vehicle and can be more than 5 years old, I am Cyprus resident, if you know somebody who deals ...
Check the road tax situation as my old 2 Lt diesel costs me 385 euro a year plus insurance if 395 euro. I think there might be a cap on commercials so it might b less 4 u Read More
Double cab pickup by Graham Waller
Hi, can somebody advise on rules about importing a double cab pickup, I know a car needs to be 5 years old or less but is pickup classed as commercial vehicle and can be more than 5 years old, I am Cyprus resident, if you know somebody who deals ...
Mention Phil gave you their details :-) Read More