Toon
English expat in Cyprus
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Lives in Paphos
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Registration: 04 June 2011
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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 ...
@phildraper It's par for this course Read More
Buying property in the North of the Island
Greek Cypriot chief negotiator Menelaos Menelaou warned British people considering buying holiday homes to avoid doing so in northern Cyprus.Speaking to British newspaper the Daily Express, he said, “they should definitely be careful because ... Read More
Property Purchases
A collateral agreement for the purchase of a property may be illegal and result in criminal liabilityA collateral agreement to pay under the table for an immovable property, in addition to being illegal and void, may also incur criminal liability of ... Read More
5% Vat Changes on house purchases
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 ... Read More
Most common scams in Cyprus by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Cyprus as an expat implies navigating into a new and unfamiliar environment and habits, making you potentially vulnerable to scammers. Whether it’s immigration or finance advice, housing scam, online traps or ...
And againThe police said on Friday they have been receiving complaints about fraudulent messages urging recipients to pay out-of-court settlements for traffic violation fines.The messages are being sent through social media platforms and to mobile ... Read More
UK Pension and inheritance tax reforms
Pension and inheritance tax reform explained. Are you prepared?Significant changes are on the horizon for UK pensions and estate planning. Pension funds will soon be included in your estate for UK inheritance tax purposes – a reform that ... 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 ...
That is true and people wonder why the UK NHS is in a mess. Plenty of brit chancers taking the pee with that. But then foreign health services know they can also get away with charging the UK NHS when they know the person being treated is resident ... 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 ...
Emergency treatments only for 90 days whilst a tourist not while resident 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 ...
@SimCityAT I have a VPN available to me but don't need it so have never used it... When I did try it it was quirky and slowed my speed down.So it's parked up Read More
Most common scams in Cyprus by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Cyprus as an expat implies navigating into a new and unfamiliar environment and habits, making you potentially vulnerable to scammers. Whether it’s immigration or finance advice, housing scam, online traps or ...
Latest scam to hit the press .The electricity authority of Cyprus (EAC) has issued a warning to consumers about misleading emails falsely claiming that their electricity bills remain unpaid.In a statement to the Cyprus News Agency, the EAC said it ... 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 ...
Sounds like a legal and political nightmare to manage and police ‘Chat Control’ threatens to turn every smartphone into a government surveillance toolBy Andreas ShialarosOn October 14, 2025, the European Union will vote on legislation ... 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 hear what you are saying and it will probably happen... BUT There is always a bigger better faster gunslinger... WHERE THERES A WILL THERES A WAY...there are some very clever guys out there. They will.probablt conquer VPN use too...how I don't ... 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 ...
Leave it behind avoid the beaurocracy frustration and repeated journeys to Transport dept and customs...I've bought two new cars here in 11years and virtually 11years trouble free motoring.... .. no brainer to.me 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 ...
@Drambuie..That's a fair comment, carry on mcduff..... When it is available ..your mission should you accept is to find a solution... There is one within reach ... I don't use a local.provider at all..... Never have done in the 11 years here.... My ... 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 ...
What is so important about BBC iplayer or indeed any other iPlayer...I've never needed any of those or a VPN....everything on them I can get whenever I want Read More