Sam&Bob
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Purchase via Assignment Contract ... yes or no? by Sam&Bob
So think we have now found our new forever home in Liopetri...but it doesn't come without its problems!! The property was originally bought off plan in 2005 and the vendors are going through the Trapped Buyers process. Currently the property has ...
@Toon well ref the green area, a local politician is involved as several residents are party members, plus the lawyer has an excellent reputation (and previously was in a senior position on Land Registry)....case of not what you know, but who you ... Read More
Purchase via Assignment Contract ... yes or no? by Sam&Bob
So think we have now found our new forever home in Liopetri...but it doesn't come without its problems!! The property was originally bought off plan in 2005 and the vendors are going through the Trapped Buyers process. Currently the property has ...
Hi Toon....yes it's definitely a complicated one. Firstly there's a prohibition as green space has shortfall but residents on the development have resubmitted plans to correct this (at their expense) so as to remove this prohibition. Secondly ... Read More
Purchase via Assignment Contract ... yes or no? by Sam&Bob
So think we have now found our new forever home in Liopetri...but it doesn't come without its problems!! The property was originally bought off plan in 2005 and the vendors are going through the Trapped Buyers process. Currently the property has ...
@Toon ah yes, thanks for this Toon. We don't plan on ever moving again so resale isn't an issue for us. The vendors started the Trapped Buyers process in 2015 and the separate deeds have been issued to the developer in Jun 2022...so know it could ... Read More
Purchase via Assignment Contract ... yes or no? by Sam&Bob
So think we have now found our new forever home in Liopetri...but it doesn't come without its problems!! The property was originally bought off plan in 2005 and the vendors are going through the Trapped Buyers process. Currently the property has ...
@Samsam6 yeah we're definitely being cautious but have been advised by their lawyer that the title deed transfer to their name is well underway (deeds issued June 2022 and currently in the objections phase). We're speaking with our lawyer next week ... Read More
Purchase via Assignment Contract ... yes or no?
So think we have now found our new forever home in Liopetri...but it doesn't come without its problems!! The property was originally bought off plan in 2005 and the vendors are going through the Trapped Buyers process. Currently the property has ... Read More
Transferring car ownership
OK, so we've now (finally!) found our property in Cyprus and had our offer accepted. The owner (who we actually know) has also said we can have their car as they are moving back to the UK and we are going to purchase this as a separate transaction. ... Read More
Title Deeds on Application?
As we are resuming our property search, I've seen a few which say 'Title Deeds on Application'. Can anyone shed any light on this status and any experience of buying when deeds have to be applied for/assigned? I have asked our lawyer but thought ... Read More
New Citizenship Income Requirement for Third Country Nationals by dvb123
I am not sure if this applies only to category F fast track or category F slow track also https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/04/21/cabinet-approves-proposal-on-criteria-for-naturalisation-of-third-country-national/Thus, he clarified that for each person ...
So spoken with my lawyer today (who are apparently quite an influential practice in Paphos) and she said within their circles they certainly haven't heard anything about upping the TR financial criteria....so I'm breathing again now (panic over for ... Read More
New Citizenship Income Requirement for Third Country Nationals by dvb123
I am not sure if this applies only to category F fast track or category F slow track also https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/04/21/cabinet-approves-proposal-on-criteria-for-naturalisation-of-third-country-national/Thus, he clarified that for each person ...
@dvb123 thanks for the reply but the bit at the bottom of the article was definitely linked to the F class slow track (as the鈧�28,800 is the financial criteria we have been told we need to meet). Hence it looks like they possibly are looking at ... Read More
New Citizenship Income Requirement for Third Country Nationals by dvb123
I am not sure if this applies only to category F fast track or category F slow track also https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/04/21/cabinet-approves-proposal-on-criteria-for-naturalisation-of-third-country-national/Thus, he clarified that for each person ...
@Toon oh that's not good news for us! Have forwarded to our lawyer for her comments on this - we can meet the new 鈧�28,800 by juggling a few things, but showing an income of 鈧�37,000 is a step to far for us (even though we have a very ... Read More
GP Services around Kapparis area by Sam&Bob
Hello all - so yet another query from a soon to be (hopefully!) resident.Our impending move is getting closer and about to start negotiations for a property in Kapparis. We have our lawyers in place for our immigration processing, which will ...
@Toon thanks @Toon - yes found the general hospital in Famagusta and another clinic in Protaras (which are about a 10 min drive from where we'll be). I'm liaising currently with DWP about my disability benefit transferability although a couple of ... Read More
GP Services around Kapparis area
Hello all - so yet another query from a soon to be (hopefully!) resident.Our impending move is getting closer and about to start negotiations for a property in Kapparis. We have our lawyers in place for our immigration processing, which will ... Read More
Pool closure list following enforcement by Sam&Bob
Hi all - I'm trying to establish an actual number for the ongoing pool closures ref lifeguard requirements (don't need to know the complex name obviously but district, no. of unit and when closure was put in place). I know there are a few of you on ...
@Toon so sad :( Really hope it gets resolved sooner rather than later for everyone being affected by it Read More
Pool closure list following enforcement
Hi all - I'm trying to establish an actual number for the ongoing pool closures ref lifeguard requirements (don't need to know the complex name obviously but district, no. of unit and when closure was put in place). I know there are a few of you on ... Read More
Pool Reform Petition gaining momentum by Sam&Bob
Looks like the latest article in Cyprus Mail (https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/04/18/swimming-pool-law-damaging-cyprus-property-and-tourism/#disqus_thread) has given the petition to review the current Public/Private Pool law some momentum ...
@Toon have you shared this elsewhere - if not, can I share this on my various FB platforms? Read More
Pool Reform Petition gaining momentum by Sam&Bob
Looks like the latest article in Cyprus Mail (https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/04/18/swimming-pool-law-damaging-cyprus-property-and-tourism/#disqus_thread) has given the petition to review the current Public/Private Pool law some momentum ...
@Toon ohhh....perhaps, just perhaps it may finally be resolved. How long shall I hold my breath for eh? We're due to complete our UK property in 4 weeks and as it stands, we may not have anywhere to go if our sale in Cyprus hits the buffers :( Read More
Pool Reform Petition gaining momentum by Sam&Bob
Looks like the latest article in Cyprus Mail (https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/04/18/swimming-pool-law-damaging-cyprus-property-and-tourism/#disqus_thread) has given the petition to review the current Public/Private Pool law some momentum ...
@Toon have just written our lawyers a detailed and comprehensive email advising our concerns about lack of access to communal pool (and parking) advising we believe we have been missold the apartment as no notification from agent about the situation ... Read More
Pool Reform Petition gaining momentum by Sam&Bob
Looks like the latest article in Cyprus Mail (https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/04/18/swimming-pool-law-damaging-cyprus-property-and-tourism/#disqus_thread) has given the petition to review the current Public/Private Pool law some momentum ...
Ohh...looks like there's another entity getting on board with this who apparently have internal contacts within government and are arranging to present to numerous department to lobby for some sense to be applied. Here's a post from the Cyprus ... Read More
Pool Reform Petition gaining momentum by Sam&Bob
Looks like the latest article in Cyprus Mail (https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/04/18/swimming-pool-law-damaging-cyprus-property-and-tourism/#disqus_thread) has given the petition to review the current Public/Private Pool law some momentum ...
@Toon absolutely agree ref the misselling - we in fact have raised this exact question with our lawyer several times to clarify a) does our complex have a licence/permit, b) details of the communal fee breakdown to show if we are paying for the ... Read More
Pool Reform Petition gaining momentum by Sam&Bob
Looks like the latest article in Cyprus Mail (https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/04/18/swimming-pool-law-damaging-cyprus-property-and-tourism/#disqus_thread) has given the petition to review the current Public/Private Pool law some momentum ...
@Toon yes I understand this - and the Cypriot state law overrides any EU recommendations if they don't want to change anything. Surely one day (soon) they'll see the light on this one, although I'm not holding my breath as it's been going on since ... Read More
Pool Reform Petition gaining momentum by Sam&Bob
Looks like the latest article in Cyprus Mail (https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/04/18/swimming-pool-law-damaging-cyprus-property-and-tourism/#disqus_thread) has given the petition to review the current Public/Private Pool law some momentum ...
@Toon yep - I've shared on my private social media as it also affects those looking to take a holiday in Cyprus. I used to work at the University of Nottingham as an administrator for a high level EU Law programme for policy makers, etc, so have a ... Read More
Pool Reform Petition gaining momentum
Looks like the latest article in Cyprus Mail (https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/04/18/swimming-pool-law-damaging-cyprus-property-and-tourism/#disqus_thread) has given the petition to review the current Public/Private Pool law some momentum ... Read More
Communal Parking restrictions by Sam&Bob
Good morning all - I have a question which you wise members may be able to help me with. We are in the process of purchasing an apartment in Peyia and our lawyers have confirmed that on the Title Deeds we have an allocated covered parking space ...
@Toon Ah good thinking ref the accounts. Would like to see how they've calculated the fees and if there's a sinking pot available. We will have one of the largest apartments by sq meterage, so know we'll be paying a higher price if that's how ... Read More
Communal Parking restrictions by Sam&Bob
Good morning all - I have a question which you wise members may be able to help me with. We are in the process of purchasing an apartment in Peyia and our lawyers have confirmed that on the Title Deeds we have an allocated covered parking space ...
@Toon thanks for your response. Yes I'm finding out lots of info about MCs, their responsibilities and accountability, etc. Still awaiting the lawyer to let me have sight of the communal agreement and minutes of last AGM to see what is covered or ... Read More
Communal Parking restrictions
Good morning all - I have a question which you wise members may be able to help me with. We are in the process of purchasing an apartment in Peyia and our lawyers have confirmed that on the Title Deeds we have an allocated covered parking space ... Read More
Electric bill/Heating oil by phildraper
Just recvd my 1st electric bill. It covers from the 5th Jan to the 20th Feb. Total bill is euro671.00. Checked the meter reading and they are correct.I have also spent euro185.00 on heating oil :-(AND I have never expected to feel so cold in Cyprus ...
@Toon yeah I know....here's hoping they may eventually 'resolve' this issue but not holding my breath. Last I saw was some discussion about the law being reviewed back in 2016....but nothing since Read More
Electric bill/Heating oil by phildraper
Just recvd my 1st electric bill. It covers from the 5th Jan to the 20th Feb. Total bill is euro671.00. Checked the meter reading and they are correct.I have also spent euro185.00 on heating oil :-(AND I have never expected to feel so cold in Cyprus ...
@Toon yes I know about the long enduring 'public pool' issue and the EU notice about reclassification of small complex pools to Type 3 version. Our apartment is literally steps away from the municipality Town Council but our communal fees are steep ... Read More
Electric bill/Heating oil by phildraper
Just recvd my 1st electric bill. It covers from the 5th Jan to the 20th Feb. Total bill is euro671.00. Checked the meter reading and they are correct.I have also spent euro185.00 on heating oil :-(AND I have never expected to feel so cold in Cyprus ...
We as yet don't know what our bills are going to look like, but the 2 bed apartment we are buying has VRV (Multi split) system so from reading up, seems like this may be a fairly economic system to run? Am I right in thinking it works better if ... Read More
Health insurance question by Sam&Bob
Hello - newbie here! We are Sam and Bob and have just taken the plunge on purchasing an apartment in Peyia after deciding to take early retirement at the tender ages of 55 and 56 :) We have a lawyer sorted and they are dealing with all the usual ...
@Toon oh lordy....after all the needles and poking I've had done in the last few years, not looking forward to more :( Our lawyer is helping us sort out the pink slip when we sign our contract so guess we'll be needing a clinic visit when we land Read More
Health insurance question by Sam&Bob
Hello - newbie here! We are Sam and Bob and have just taken the plunge on purchasing an apartment in Peyia after deciding to take early retirement at the tender ages of 55 and 56 :) We have a lawyer sorted and they are dealing with all the usual ...
@phildraper hi there - yes they do like their paperwork don't they! Got a list from our lawyer so we are already on the case with quite a bit....but may ask you later in case we're missing anything (so far it's been CVs, birth certs, marriage cert, ... Read More
Health insurance question by Sam&Bob
Hello - newbie here! We are Sam and Bob and have just taken the plunge on purchasing an apartment in Peyia after deciding to take early retirement at the tender ages of 55 and 56 :) We have a lawyer sorted and they are dealing with all the usual ...
Thanks everyone - some useful info there. We are on the F class visa track so know that it can take upto 3 years to get permanent residency but our lawyer said we should be looking at perhaps 18 months (ish) at the moment. We've got our GHIC cards ... Read More
Health insurance question
Hello - newbie here! We are Sam and Bob and have just taken the plunge on purchasing an apartment in Peyia after deciding to take early retirement at the tender ages of 55 and 56 :) We have a lawyer sorted and they are dealing with all the usual ... Read More