Linda Hill
@lshill
Northern Irish expat in Cyprus
Forum posts
41
About me
Northern Irish
Speaks I speak some German and a little French and am slowly working on Greek.
Registration: 23 February 2023
Activity
Car Hire prices by Bogart99
Coming out in about 3 weeks to test the water. Any advice on car hire as the prices vary wildly. Yes I know you generally get what you pay for but prices seem to vary amongst the Cyprus only companies as opposed to Europcar type outfits. Was amazed ...
Lots of car rental options here. We hire cars regularly and use Ride Now as we are still waiting for prudential to release our money to buy a car here.AKis and Maria - akiscarhire@gmail.com 357 26938043. He will pick you up and isn't worried about ... Read More
Car Hire prices by Bogart99
Coming out in about 3 weeks to test the water. Any advice on car hire as the prices vary wildly. Yes I know you generally get what you pay for but prices seem to vary amongst the Cyprus only companies as opposed to Europcar type outfits. Was amazed ...
Don't need GPS - check your data with your mobile provider - I use O2 from UK and live in Cyprus as the deal I have includes data that covers maps etcYou can use maps without internet on your phonemaps.meor download maps on your phoneUsing Google ... Read More
Advice on changing Driving Licence at 70 by MacGeorge8035
Good Morning allMy Wife will reach 70 in July, and she will have to renew her Cypriot driving licence. We know she needs an eye test and a medical with her GP.We don't know which forms we fill out and which forms our doctor/optician needs to ...
Just ask doctor to sign a form for you. They don't usually check anything. You can download the form online https://cyprusdriving.net/department-of-transport-forms/or go to the Department of Road Transport office - you need to take completed ... Read More
Prudential pension in UK
My husband has a pru pension in the UK. They have told him he has to remove it by August this year. They don’t provide options but told us we had to pay an IFA to do this at a cost of 2%. Now the IFA is struggling because my husband ... Read More
Investment and moving to Cyprus by RW60
I am in the process of planning to retire to Cyprus in 3 years time. I have just returned from a fact finding trip and generally feel comfortable with most aspects of the move and besides which I have 3 years to get to fine tune and get to grips ...
I suggest your wife leaves her state pension as long as possible as it will increase by 1% every 9 weeks which is over 200 a year. Read More
Property Management Company, Larnaca Area by makarelk
Hi, does anyone on this platform have recommendations for an º£½ÇÂÒÂ× run Property Management Company that manages complexes in the Larnaca area?
Try Qualitas Read More
Opinions re best bank account by moresunplease
We are looking to buy a holiday home in Cyprus, Paphos area. We need to open a bank account, does anyone have opinions regarding easiest, most cost efficient, branch based and Internet.Thanks
Hellenic or Bank of Cyprus - got badly bitten by Alpha Bank. You can do part of the process online, then go into the bank and arrange to pick up your card from the branch as it may or may not arrive at your mailing address. Like in the UK, there ... Read More
Property Advice by kieronlaws57
Hi, I'm new to this forum and thanks for having me.My wife and I are retired and coming over at the end of September with a view to looking at a few properties for a holiday home or permanent residence.What should I look out for and want should I be ...
@kieronlaws57 If you have lived in Ireland 3 years out of the last 5 then you can apply yourself for less cost than going through a solicitor. Otherwise it seems expensive. I was born in NI so it was easy for me to do. Read More
Property Advice by kieronlaws57
Hi, I'm new to this forum and thanks for having me.My wife and I are retired and coming over at the end of September with a view to looking at a few properties for a holiday home or permanent residence.What should I look out for and want should I be ...
@kieronlaws57 Although lots of UK passport holders are applying for Irish passports it doesn't take as long as the press says. My kids did it recently and they do try to delay by saying they couldn't get in touch with the references but so worth it ... Read More
Family of 4 looking to emigrate from the UK to Cyprus by MutchAdo
Hi All,We are a family of 4 looking to emigrate from the UK to Cyprus, relatively early in the planning stages but you have to start somewhere.I work in IT and am able to continue with my current company remotely meaning that I will have a decent ...
@MutchAdo What age are your children? Younger ones can learn greek and fit into local school easily. Older teens might prefer an English Speaking School. There are a number of fee paying English schools in the Paphos area. Do either of you have ... Read More
Mobile phone plans in Cyprus by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Staying connected while living in Cyprus remains a priority for expats, especially when choosing a mobile operator or to understand the local specificities of mobile plans. Here some elements to consider: How to choose your ...
I have two sims - one is a virtual sim. I have a mobile service with O2 in the UK and then a Sim for Epic in Cyprus on my iPhone. This allows me to use my UK sim to access bank and other services that require 3 factor identification. Also cheaper ... Read More
New members of the Cyprus forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Cyprus forum? Don'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 your ...
@windycooper43We recently replace our sofa as the one supplied by the builder was made in China and didn't last. We took it apart and the wood looked like it came from a pallet. Checked out stores in Paphos and Limassol. Best ones come from ... Read More
Car Loans info
Contacted my bank (Bank of Cyprus) regarding a car loan. I am over 65 so they said you can't get a loan. Any idea how to get one here? Read More
How bearable/unbearable have/are the recent temperatures? by shotokan101
Hi again,Given the record temperatures seen recently in Cyprus, how "bearable/unbearable" is it actually - especially for going outdoors at home by the pool but also out and about for shopping etc.?With regards to the above, are there any areas or ...
We bought new AC units and installed solar last year. We have the aircon on 24hours a day mostly using the dry mode as it removes the moisture from the air. We don't have a car so have to leave early in the morning to catch the bus as it is too ... Read More
GESY HEALTH COVER by kevinlewis2323
Good morning everyone OK I am like everyone waiting for my pink slip card nearly a year now.Driving around in a uk reg car for six months because of that .....blah blah ok its Cyprus!!OK a new challenge how to apply or get or start Gesy the ...
We did our driving licences recently. You have to go to the Dept of Road Transport if you want to exchange a licence. (RC4V+C9R, Mesogi 8280, Cyprus.) You need to make an appointment in person as they don't answer their phone. Last time I was ... Read More