Haydn E Ebbs
@The Grocer
Welsh expat in Greece
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About me
Welsh
Lives in Messini
Speaks English, some Greek
Registration: 07 April 2012
How to bring your car to Greece by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Greece, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age of ...
@sandiedawn With main tax office behind you look at the cafe opposite and the road to the left of the cafe.....Round the corner there is a guy in offices there that I used for my caravan Read More
How to bring your car to Greece by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Greece, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age of ...
Road between main tax office and Read More
Importing a caravan / trailer / boat by The Grocer
The process is the same (and not to bad if done right apart from the time it takes)as importing a car; but one major point I missed that may save others time is to MAKE SURE that the trailer / boat / caravan is bought and registered or invoices are ...
@davidelejeune if you are importing and registering a motor home you have to pay taxes and possibly customs charges depending on where the vehicle was previously registered. If from outsidethe EU that could be the equivalent of 20% plus (there are ... Read More
Importing a caravan / trailer / boat by The Grocer
The process is the same (and not to bad if done right apart from the time it takes)as importing a car; but one major point I missed that may save others time is to MAKE SURE that the trailer / boat / caravan is bought and registered or invoices are ...
If things have not changed you are correct you should be able to import without heavy charges. However you still will have to go to the customs house locally (I think within 4 weeks) and declare. The paperwork is crazy and they will want to inspect ... Read More
How to bring your car to Greece by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Greece, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age of ...
You can, to my knowledge import any car in Greece but you will pay import duties, This registration tax is worked out on a percentage of the value of a new car, with a sliding scale of discount for older vehicles and it appears to be open to ... Read More
How to bring your car to Greece by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Greece, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age of ...
@Mhuni聽Hi again....Yes you are probably correct about the annual road circulation fee. I had the same on a 2005 Citroen Picasso ( 2 litre)...crazy a 1.8 BMW was cheaper !!! Read More
How to bring your car to Greece by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Greece, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age of ...
Hi there,As you will appreciate my info is now quite old. However to answer your question. First I assume you are tax resident on France and your car has French plates? If it is on UK plates the whole process would be rather costly. You do not state ... Read More
Brits retired to Peloponnese? by sandiedawn
Hi My partner & I are seriously considering selling up in the UK and retiring to Greece. We particularly like the Peloponnese and plan to come over in June to travel around looking at different areas. (We've just spent 3 months in Portugal ...
@sandiedawn聽Hi there....I have had a home not far from Kalamata for 17 years and just sold it.A few words that might help.....Stoupa is a nice holiday area and gets rather quiet in winter. The road to Kalamataat first will seem OK, but travel ... Read More
How to bring your car to Greece by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Greece, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age of ...
Hi there, Unfortunately I'm not in Greece at present but it is not difficult to do yourself if you have time and follow the instructions I posted. If you do need help there is a guy who's office is in the side street directly opposite the ... Read More
AMAZON FIRE STICK by barbara1961
Hi there, does anyone know if an Amazon Fire Stick will work in Greece. I am in Corfu. Thank you
Yes, if you have a decent internet connection but it will not receive UK based data without VPN. Load it with app like MOBDRO and you will get all UK TV plus a lot more.... Read More
AMAZON FIRE STICK by barbara1961
Hi there, does anyone know if an Amazon Fire Stick will work in Greece. I am in Corfu. Thank you
Provided you have a good internet connection, certainly in excess of 2.5mbps it will be OK. However Amazon UK restricted programmes will only be available if you use a VPN. Best to load your stick with a bit of alternative software like MOBDRO to ... Read More
How to bring your car to Greece by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Greece, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age of ...
The import of your car is always topical, and on reading the forums seems to change almost daily. So to give you the latest info I finished the process and received my Greek plates. The whole process in Greece cost me 386 Euro, including the work ... Read More
Winter let in Pylos by rosy johnson
Hello, We are trying to gather some info about Pylos & the surrounding area. We're hoping to spend 4 - 6 weeks in Pylos this winter. We've spent part of the past 2 winters in the Pelion, Greece.... we enjoy walking & bird watching. ...
Hi there, I take it you mean Pylos in Peloponnese ? Put your message on :- http://www.zorbas.de/webcam/camboard/ (local board) I'm sure you will get the info you need.. Haydn Read More
Buying property in Greece by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Greece? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Greece? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
that's what I said... http://athens.angloinfo.com/information/money/general-taxes/afm-tax-number/ we pronounce aff fem me Read More
Buying property in Greece by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Greece? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Greece? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
On a previous response one member stated you needed a V A T number to buy property etc. This is INCORRECT...and I guess just a simple error, what you do need is a A F M number which is easily obtained and the local KEP office will ... Read More
Healthcare in Greece by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Greece ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Greece? Thanks in advance for sharing your ...
We have found that paying privately for basic doctors / consultants / dentist well worth it. To give some examples:- A 3 hour consultation for both my wife and I with a cardiologist including 7 lead heart trace both, and for my wife a follow up 5 ... Read More
Looking for an apartment, or room in Kefalonia for 2 months
Hi Dee, Kefalonia is VERY quiet, I think the best beaches are around Skala (a few minutes from the place I recommended), but there are so many very nice beaches / coves around the area. If you want heavy night club action this really is not the ... Read More
Looking for an apartment, or room in Kefalonia for 2 months
Hi there, Try Kykeon Rooms, Ano Katelios 22, Katelios 28082, (Google it) contact them direct and negotiate for the long rental. You should get a GOOD price. I stayed there last year only for a week at Easter and got an excellent room for 89 ... Read More
French car insurance
Ironically its illegal for a UK resident to drive a foreign registered car on UK roads. Read More
Car project - urgently needed people by helion_denitsa
Hi! Please contact me on this email if you`re interested in doing testdrive for one very big automotive company.We have projects all over Greece:) Denitsa Kurteva
Very interested in this. I'm in south Peloponnese, Experienced 4x4 driver, Have held RAC race license in the past Emergency services "blue light" driver in past Read More
Greek breakfast by Nat187
Hi everyone! I am doing the research and a marketing plan for one of the companies and would like to ask for some help. Would you please, share what is the typical and authentic greek breakfast? What would the dishes be like? thanks a lot! That ...
Hi Nat187, Bartodks answer at first you might think flippant, but in many ways he is correct! The work morning in Greece starts early and of course "siesta" is from around 1430hrs-1730hrs. At this time a long leisurely lunch can be taken. After ... Read More
Is Greece a good destination for tourism? by bonnoise
Hello, I'm thinking of visiting Greece, always had to dream to see that anciant city , since I've read about its legends, philosphers,... But With the serious crisis Greece is going through, is it a good place; I mean a safe one to travel to ...
Whilst there is a lot to see in Athens, in just 1 hour you can get to Corinth,Louktraki and if you have not booked all your nights accommodation why not travel in the Peloponnese and see Meteora,Kalavrita etc. At least you get to see rural Greece Read More
Photos from Athens Memorial required
Hi there, Have a look at:- http://s137.beta.photobucket.com/user/aircav14/media/Phaleron%20War%20Cemetery%20Athens%202009/DSCF0157.jpg.html it may not be clear enough for you (copy and expand in PSP etc), but you could contact the person who ... Read More
Back taxes on cars
If the car still has reg plates then YES you'll have to pay back taxes. AND if the MOT (or in Greece KTEO certificate) has not been done each two years you'll be find for that also......... I think the back taxes incurred could be DOUBLE the normal ... Read More
is there still something to do in Greece? by intheworld
Hello everyone,my husband and I lived in Italy and France, but we really wont to move away and start are own business. We are thinking of opening our own business, like a B&B or an ice cream parlor (like the italian ones). Do you think that ther is ...
Hi there, France or Greece eh? We live in Greece and would dearly love to sell up and come to France! Think very carefully about what you do. Opening a business here in Greece is a bureaucratic nightmare, I am sure some board members with more ... Read More
Driving license in Greece
Steve, Your reply might be correct for Athens, but there is life outside the capital....... Living on the Peloponnese I can't imagine managing without a car Armand..... Check out the info ... Read More
Buying property in Greece by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Greece? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Greece? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
It is not difficult to buy land in Greece, but there are many things to beware of. It goes without saying you will require a good notary and lawyer. Insist on a full survey of the land including GPS survey (now required by law if you are ... Read More
To move or not to move? by torharron@gmail.com
Hi all, I am seriously considering making the move to Athens and was wondering if anyone had any advice on how it is to live there as a single woman (30)? I have travelled a lot and lived abroad before but i am a bit worried about the language ...
Hi Tor, If you have a private income then the move to Greece compared to London is not really all bad. In saying that I base my comments on living in the countryside NOT Athens or Thessaloniki as obviously rents etc will be far more expensive in ... Read More
Ex-Pat living in Peloponnese by The Grocer
违蔚喂伪 蟽伪蟽 Having just joined I thought I had better introduce myself....it may also prompt the moderator to add a new venue THE PELOPONNESE. I am a retired supermarket manager from the UK and now spend part of the ...
Greetings Dave, Meet you one day in Pylos for a drink ? regards The Grocer (Haydn) Read More
Buying & Running a used car in Greece by citycastaways
Hi All, New to the forum, but have been finding some great titbits of info, don't know if this topic has already been covered but can anyone tell me the best way to go about buying a used car in Greece, we are in Lefkada so would have to probably go ...
Hi there, Used cars here hold their price far better than UK, so can cost! Have a look at autotriti.gr/ to give you an idea of the market. If you buy used you have to go with the seller to the tax office (or KEP) to deal with some basic ... Read More
Importing a caravan / trailer / boat
The process is the same (and not to bad if done right apart from the time it takes)as importing a car; but one major point I missed that may save others time is to MAKE SURE that the trailer / boat / caravan is bought and registered or invoices are ... Read More
Ex-Pat living in Peloponnese
违蔚喂伪 蟽伪蟽 Having just joined I thought I had better introduce myself....it may also prompt the moderator to add a new venue THE PELOPONNESE. I am a retired supermarket manager from the UK and now spend part of the ... Read More