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Mike Johnson (195.93.21.5) -

An early happy Easter to you all

After several holidays to Cyprus and a very stressful working life my partner and I have decided to relocate to Cyprus and buy a property, probably within the Pafos area.

We are too young to retire, and hope to set up a business. I have already gained lots of information from the internet but any tips such as recommending solicitors, estate agents, expat groups and anthing else you may think appropriate

would be gratefully recieved.

Who knows this could be the start of several wonderful new freindships

Kind Regards

Mike & Jan

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Reply #1 david gregory (172.212.237.106) -

We like youselves plan to move to Cyprus later this year we are in our early forties and plan to work hopefully doing something for ourselves, we have had a small apartment in paphos for 4 years now and we have just sold it we have bought a villa In Polemi which will hopefully be ready in Sept the solicitor we use is Andreas Alexiou we have found him very helpfull and very fair. The uk club is a very usefull club to join you get all expats in there and you can glean information from them Hope your move goes well Best Regards Dave Gregory

Reply #2 dale smith (193.238.233.2) -

hi there, my wife and myself along with my parents are hoping to relocate to pafos at the end of this year. we are looking to rent a fairly large (2/3 bedroom & 2 living room) house to share. my parents are both retired, my wife is a hairdresser and i am currently selling cars although i have a hgv license. i would be very interested in any information on jobs, privately rented property, healthcare etc. we are hoping to rent privately, as the rental properties through estate agencies seem rather expensive. word of mouth is usually the way!! anyone who has any information and is willing to help out will have 4 new best friends!! thanks and hope to hear from lots of new friends! dale & josie

Reply #3 emma & steve (195.93.21.40) -

hi, we are selling our house and moving to paphos hopefully by the end of september. we will be renting a property and wonder if anyone can reccomend any good agents etc, also if anyone knows of personal experience with the international school in paphos as our two boys will be going there once we are settled. we are very keen to get the boys mixing with other kids asap and would be grateful if anyone has kids who would be willing to befriend the boys and show them the ropes etc especially the eldest who is 9.

cheers,

emma & steve

Reply #4 Shaz (83.168.12.6) -

It can be stessful, ive jus posted on another board on this site the same thing, but its relevent. I used Proact Partnership www.proactpartnership.com they dealt with my tax's, immigration, inital rental and then my house. They are a british office that specialise in other areas too, i believe wills & estates etc.

Oh and they are actually based in Pafos.

Good luck with your move!

Shaz

Reply #5 Shaz (83.168.12.6) -

I didnt mention that they also do company formation.

Reply #6 Shaz (83.168.12.6) -

Re: Emma & Steve

Im also based in Pafos, the international school is of good quality although they have just built a new international school in Anavagos which is north pafos town. Very big but the furnishing isnt finished, it is due for completion for the next school year.

Shaz

Reply #7 Maggie & Tony Bartlett (62.253.128.12) -

We are looking to buy a house in Tala. We have been to Paphos every year for the past 12 years so love the area. Can anyone suggest a good laywer. We have a little dog - Paddy - who we want to bring with us any advice would be welcome. We would like advice on the whole moving thing please we hope to learn as much as possible before we commit. We are both looking to retire and have a healthier lifestyle

Reply #8 alan potter (84.13.46.110) -

my wife and 2 children are thinking of relocating to cyprus (paphos) next year my 2 children are 6 and 12 what are the state schools like

Reply #9 paul edwards (87.228.231.19) -

Hi all, my family & i have been in Paphos for 2 years. Great place for familys & retirees. One thing is for certain,without unbiased reccomendations YOU WILL GET RIPPED OFF. Personaly i take it with a pinch of salt, Iam from London, so to me its a fact of life. Iam also a tight sod, & so have found in the last 2 years the best & cheapest of every thing! accountants,shipping,lawyers,foriegn exchange companys,tyres, schools, etc, Iam not the font of all knowledge,but i have never had rose tinted holiday glasses on.Do not fall for the best pals act,every one is on the make. If any one wants any advice for any thing at all please email me- sherlock221bst@hotmail.co.uk. Whats in it for me, nothing, buy me a pint when your over, I know it is incredibly stressful moving out here,if i can help i will because lifes too short not to be nice, mail me, i look forward to it, ta paul

Reply #10 sharon (195.93.21.40) -

my family and i are thinking of selling up and moving to cyprus ...three girls 14 ,11,7 would like imformation on best options for schools .....state and private

Reply #11 Lyn (87.228.188.194) -

Hi to all of you above who are looking to up sticks and join us on this fabulous island.

May I suggest that you take a look at the 'Living in Cyprus' and 'Moving to Cyprus' pages on our website www.rent-a-villa-in-paphos.com and I know you will find lots of info on Schools, health care, pets and immigration.

Hope this helps everyone.

Lyn

Reply #12 Julie (81.144.180.66) -

We have looked at many overseas options and dismissed them all (or rather I have, Steven is more adventurous.

But Cyprus seems different. We have 3 children Ella (14), and twin boys Jules & Willem (9).

We know nothing of life in Cyprus.

Employment,location and schooling are a priority. We would like to buy but what area is best ?

any suggestions advice or useful contacts would be greatly appreciated

Many Thanks

Julie

Reply #13 Jimmy (82.21.204.175) -

Hi there!

The schools in Cyprus are very good as i and my brothers and sister went to them in Paphos. I am 18 years old and have lived in the area of Paphos for some time now.

My parents decided to just up and go and have never regeted it, we have owned our own pub/club for 7 years. It was a huge gamble but i recomend any one to do it.

We still miss the cold winter days (not) but do come back to the UK 3 times a year.

Good luck Jimmy!

Reply #14 bob haddad (64.231.71.227) -

Hi,

My wife and I would like to move and live in Cyprus. We would like to buy a business in busy area. Real estate apartment building, Gas station, ...Please help me with some info

Bob

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Reply #16 Ian Turner (82.20.12.165) -

My wife and I have finally made the decision to semi-retire to Cyprus. But at 49 years old I am a little to young to stay at home and prune the roses. My question here is about employment. Looking through the Cyprus job sites it appears that the Greek language is mandate for the majority of sales & marketing positions (my area of expertise) advertised on the recruitment web sites . Does anyone know if this is factual or are there jobs that only require English? Any information would be appreciated.

Thanks

Ian

Reply #17 karen eke (62.253.32.4) -

My sister has just moved to Paphos Cyprus, her daughter is 15 Y10, she is unable to find a English school to take her child, can anyone help? They live in Armou, Paphos. Thankyou

Reply #18 Sally Stratton (62.252.64.12) -

I'am moving to Cyprus in June of this year (2007) Going to live just outside Paphos. Can anyone give me any advice. Will be bringing my boxer dog with me and a husband. how do we go about getting health care, etc before we leave UK or when we arrive?

Reply #19 alice t. edwards (194.176.105.47) -

My husband and I are to retire soon to Limassol Cyprus. We have a pet parrot. Would we be able to take him with us? If so what are the regulations.

Reply #20 karen richards (89.240.141.72) -

hi everyone , my husband our 3 children aged 2, 11, 14 and myself will be moving to paphos hopefully at the end of the year, my husband works in a garage as a panel beater we wre wondering if there is work in that area for him .would be grateful for any help thank karen.

Reply #21 maureen coston (86.141.180.86) -

To Paul Edwards

I will take you at your word and pick your brains! My husband and I are coming out in June to look for a villa. We could really do with a good recommendation for a solicitor to handle everything for us. Also, what about the banks? Who do you think is the best for ex pats?

Grateful for any info received.

Maureen

Reply #22 ALAN (84.71.139.21) -

Could anyone please help us, we really want to move to the pafos area, but my wife is on medication which she gets in the uk for free, my wife had cancer 3 years ago and to date is free from it, what would happen if it came back, would she get treatment free, and would she be able to geyt her medication free that she gets in the uk.any help would be very appricated.

Alan.

Reply #23 Craig Bailey (86.137.33.212) -

Hi Everyone

I am 23 and my partner is 21 and we are moving to Paphos on the 22nd of August! we are really looking forward to it but we don't no anyone out there! We need freinds!!! we have a 5 month old baby and we figured what a great place it will be to live and bring him up!

If anyone fancies a chat! or a coffee when we arrive then please reply!

Regards

Craig

Reply #24 KIRSTY (80.193.33.189) -

Hi,

me and my husband will be moving to paphos next year. We have 2 girls 9yrs and 12yrs.

If anyone has good info about the international schools out there i would be very gratefull.

we have been holidaying in paphos for 10yrs and have finally decided to move out we are early 30s so would be looking for work info on that would be great.

Thankyou.x

Reply #25 Paul (195.93.21.40) -

Hi has does anyone know about Electrical jobs in cyprus possibly the Paphos areas would love to move there but just want to know about work i am fully qualified approved Electrical Supervisor ( Industrial ).

Thanks

Paul.

Reply #26 alan havercroft (195.93.21.40) -

I AND MY WIFE WILL BE IN CYPRUS IN JAN 08 THROUGH TO MID FEB WE NEED TO MEET EX PATS AROUND PAFOS, IS THERE CLUBS WE CAN JOIN TEMP TO MEET PEOPLE AND DISCUSS LIFE THERE ETC.

Reply #27 pearson from London, UK -

If anyone moving to Cyprus in the Paphos area needs a cooker we have one for sale. It is second hand but has only been used for 3 weeks. We needed one quickly for a booking in our villa until the actual one arrived so now we have 2 hence the sale!! It on sale for around £400CYP.

Reply #28 GILL (194.176.105.47) -

Hi, we are moving to Cyprus in about 10 weeks and I want to bring my car over, does anyone know how I go about this re tax, driving with british plates, customs clearance etc.

Reply #29 Les (3) from Paphos Cyprus -

Hi all you lucky people who want to live in cyprus try the link above and you never know

"the magic of Cyprus will come alive"(c)

Reply #30 beverly alcock (172.207.119.168) -

HI Kirtsy

I want to give you a good tip, if your children do go to a good school in england, hang on and get them education here.

we moved to Paphos in 2004, we had planed emigrating to cyprus for 5 yr. i got info on Paphos International School. but when we arrive to take a test, i could believe what a shambles it was, also the staff unsure.

the new school MIGHT be better.

NOTE there is nothing on Internet beware what they send you are tell you.

We will be returning, next year when my son finish school. and its FREE.

Reply #31 Audrey Lowery from Larnaca, Cyprus -

Hi everyone

If anyone needs help or advice on moving to Larnca, (at present), my organisation, Network Cyprus is here to help. Service is completely free to individuals.

I am dedicated to building a network of reputable professionals that offer a quality service to those starting a new life in Cyprus.

I can recommend accountants, lawyers, bank managers, property developers, car showrooms, window blinds retailers, plumbers, electricians etc.

I've learnt the hard way and want to make life easier for others through my experience.

Reply #32 Sintarda from Cyprus -

Hi everybody,

I run a business that is dealing with irrigation and garden equipment, so for those who are moving in Cyprus and they need all the materials for a good garden they can contact me.

Andreas.

www.polywater.com.cy

Reply #33 Sarah Webber (58.165.114.228) -

hi, my parents who are in their mid 50's moved to cyprus last month. They have holidayed there for years , and were hoping for an easy retirement. They were going to try and just get some part time work each. they have found the jobs few and far between and very poorly paid. They are now worried about eating into their life savings and are both very unhappy, wondering what the hell they've done in selling up their home in England. They are finding that everything is very expensive by comparison to what they paid as holiday makers ( i.e general shopping, cars etc) and are contemplating going back to Uk, but realistially can't as all their money is in thier cyprus home - yet to be built. They are living in a rental while thier appartment is being built. they are in Peyia. They currently have no computer / internet and I am really concerned about them. My mum has already been to the doctor for sleeping tablets. I live in australia so don't know what to do to help them. Can anyone give me some advice for them? Or can I put them in touch with someone on this forum who can speak with them.

THanks

Sarah x

Reply #34 el hadaj youssef from casablanca -

i want to go and live in cyprus

my name is youssef hadaj. find me in facebook for more info.

Reply #35 Kelly (66.244.207.150) -

I have been reading many blogs. Why is everyone making a choice to move to Paphos? We will be moving to Cyprus in July.

Reply #36 Sintarda (87.228.131.241) -

Hi to everybody,

Evryone is moving in Paphos as i read on the previous posting.

Good choice, fantastic place, but i recommend also to check Nicosia the capital, is a very good option and also is good for business and for investing in land due to the new discussion the coverment start for Cyprus problem.

In case there is a solution i expect that to many foreigners will move to Nicosia.

Sintarda@yahoo.com

Reply #37 Sintarda (87.228.131.241) -

For Sarah Webber,

Dear Sara, email me and i will try to give some help if is possible. sintarda@yahoo.com

Reply #38 jacqui (86.129.7.7) -

Help! mum - 54 and dad - 57, son - 33, daughter in law - 29 two children aged 10 and 12 and 3 sausage dogs hoping to escape wet dreary England end of 2008 beginning of 2009. We are looking for somewhere to rent - 4 bedroom villa would be ideal for approx 12 months or so. Adults need jobs any good job websites please? Children need schools - any info on the above will be received with many thanks and bottles of beer when we get over there.

Jacqui

Reply #39 Evelyn Magreehan (213.122.1.128) -

Went to live in Paphos December 2001, loved the lifestyle and the much cheaper cost of living i.e. utilities etc. returned to the UK in Sept 2002 to look after elderly parent. Had to down size on property on return to UK and now able to reconsider where we want to spent the rest of our retirement years we are both 68 and on pensions. However am reading a lot of negatives about propery prices, cost of living etc. I cannot decide whether its affordable any longer. I expected priced to have risen as with everywhere else but I would dearly love retired ex-pats with limited income to give us some REAL advice and not the rose coloured views that just add to your caution. Would much appreciate responses

Reply #40 David Baron (213.205.205.147) - Sun Jun 15 05:35:35 2008

I am not sure if this is the right way forward but, its worth a try. I want to move to Cyprus, I have been on holiday three times and It is my wish to retire to the Island. What I need to know is can I find work, of course I need to rent a property until I can sell my house in the UK. if anybody out there can offer advise as the best way forward I would be very greatful

Regards David

Reply #41 andrew smith (213.207.137.55) - Fri Jun 27 02:13:24 2008

Hello everybody, i have been reading a few of your entries, i run a building business in Limassol and moved here with my wife and i year old daughter 3 years ago, anyone looking for work out here expect a hard slog, it's as simple as that, things are tough out here.I know of 4 other builders that have gone back to the UK, somehow i have survived and been very lucky but it has been very very hard, so if you slightly light hearted about it, please forget it

Reply #42 Dr Willem van Deventer (196.38.218.21) - Mon Jul 7 19:04:41 2008

Moving to Cyprus soon, would like to meet others who have recently moved accross to form new friendship.

Reply #43 Ria (90.213.191.107) - Sun Jul 13 16:23:59 2008

Hey

Im 20yrs Old and currently living inUk

Ive work solidly in the plant hire/construction industry since i left school.

Im now hoping to move to paphos within the next couple of months to live with my dad. i love it there and desperately want to leave England

Any advice on Jobs etc would be really appreciated

Thanks and good luck to everyone else

x

Reply #44 Carol Egan (78.148.189.51) - Fri Aug 15 15:19:12 2008

Hi to all those also thinking seriously about moving to Paphos in 2009, I am 39 my husband 42 and our kids 12, 11 and 5 . we went to visit the international school during the summer break when the school was closed but open for summer school, a lovely lady ( school admin ) showed us around and told us everything we needed to know about the school the prices and uniforms etc.. she couldnt promise there would be places for the kids next summer but to keep in touch so they can let us know before we arrive, we have been encouraged to send our youngest child to Cypriot school as she will pick up the language etc does anyone share this view ? I would love to hear from anyone who would like to share their experiences with us as we need the advice on this and other things like moving your life over .

Thanks Carol Egan

Reply #45 Marie (82.31.72.67) - Fri Sep 26 10:51:22 2008

Hi, me my husband and our two children aged 2 and 1, want to move to cyprus, Paralimni in january 2009.

Were both anxious about finding a place to rent long term and finding jobs, what ever happens we both need to work! Is there plenty of jobs out there, and do you need to speak the lingo? I'v also just recoverd from breast cancer and i need medical treatment like scans every six months will it be free if the cancer comes back for treatment?

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