RexB
Australian looking for information about Cyprus
Forum posts
8
About me
Australian, Married
Lives in Pafos
Speaks English and trying to learn Greek.
Registration: 25 October 2010
Just for fun: Unusual cultural habits in Cyprus and around the world by Diksha
In this [b]Just for fun[/b] thread, we would like to highlight unconventional customs which make Cyprus stand out. This is a chance, at the same time, to learn about other countries聮 equally interesting traditions. 1. Which country considers cats ...
1. I don't think Cypriots consider cats lucky. Cats and dogs are just animals that happen to be here. It is the expats that venerate cats and dogs. 2. Growing up in New Zealand we were always taught that it is considered rude to write in red ... Read More
Easter closedown
Thanks Toon. I suspected it would be business as usual, but if I was wrong, nothing compares with an out-of-sorts partner! We will PM you once we have settled into our temporary accommodation. Read More
Easter closedown
My wife and I arrive in Peyia on 5th April, the day before the Easter weekend. Do the supermarkets, food shops and restaurants operate over the Easter weekend? I assume there must be some outlets open to cater for tourists, visitors and locals, but ... Read More
Purchasing a home
Thanks Toon. Really invaluable advice. I have PM'd you regarding your friend's advice. Read More
Purchasing a home
I have read so much conflicting information on the internet, can anyone advise whether :- 1. Is VAT payable on resale homes? 2. If so, are transfer fees, stamp duty and property tax calculated on the price including VAT? 3. Is a sale price generally ... Read More
New members of the Cyprus forum, introduce yourself here 聳 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Cyprus forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Thanks Toon. I have seen that and have based my assumption that we qualify, but was worried that the income requirements were sill quoted in Cyprus Pounds (?) rather than Euros. Have the numbers changed? Read More
New members of the Cyprus forum, introduce yourself here 聳 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Cyprus forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
My wife and I both retired at the end of March last year (making the first day in retirement April Fools Day - I hope tat is not an omen!) and now hope to relocate from Western Australia to the north of Pafos (Peyia area?) at the end of March 2018. ... Read More
New members of the Cyprus forum, introduce yourself here 聳 2016 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Cyprus forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Greetings to all and thanks in advance for any help we can get. My wife and I celebrated our retirement with a 4 month tour of Europe with the intention of applying for a long stay visa to experience living in Malta for a year before committing to ... Read More