Pets Cyprus
Pets may be bought into the country provided a license has been obtained in advance from the Department of veterinary services in Nicosia. A house quarantine period of up to six months may be imposed.
Education Cyprus
In addition to Cypriot public schools, there are private elementary and secondary schools for English, French, Russian and Italian speaking pupils. Tertiary education is provided at the University of Cyprus, as well as a number of private English language colleges that offer accredited undergraduate courses in various fields including business studies, marketing, economics, computer studies…
Pensions / Benefits Cyprus
Your UK retirement Pension or other benefits can be paid directly into your bank account at home or abroad. Further details are available from the UK Benefits Agency at the website of the UK Department for Work & Pensions.
Healthcare Cyprus
The healthcare in Cyprus is extremely efficient and available to all EU residents. The E111 or E128 forms are required and these are easily obtained from your post office. Although there is no national health system in Cyprus, the cost of medical treatment in government hospitals is low. Those wishing to consult medical experts privately…
Weather Cyprus
Renowned for its healthy and pleasant climate Cyprus enjoys dry summers and mild winters. The sun shines for more than 300 days per year. Minimum temperatures in the winter are 6°C to 13°C and warmest temperatures in the summer vary between 21°C to occasionally 40°C. It is the general consensus that the natural beauties of…
Cyprus Life Style Guide
The jewel of the Mediterranean. Cyprus has, for some time, enjoyed a property boom. Many of those who have enjoyed their holidays on the island are now making it their second, or permanent, home. Living in Cyprus introduces a wonderful new lifestyle, the typical Mediterranean climate provides you with short mild winters and long warm…
Cyprus Location Guide
Paphos Paphos is considered the playground of the Gods. It has the island’s second international airport. The resort town has a very graphic fishing harbour by Paphos fort, lined with open air cafes and tavernas that offer a tempting menu of the days catch. It was on the Paphos shoreline that the mythological goddess Aphrodite…
Renting Out Your Property Cyprus
Cyprus is a popular Island for holidaymakers virtually all year round, basking in Mediterranean temperatures with very little rain it is the ideal holiday getaway, so you can expect a reasonable income from renting out your home. Many of the developers offer ‘In House’ services which can also include a property maintenance service. With regard to rentals,…
Annual Running Costs Cyprus
The annual immovable property tax imposed by the government is approx CY£60 – CY£120 per year. the municipal authorities also levy an annual tax of CY£20 to CY£40 sewerage tax. This is paid directly to the government annually. Common expenses are usually paid monthly or quarterly in advance. They vary from development to development and…
Tax Benefits Cyprus
Tax benefits. Non-Cypriot individuals residing in Cyprus pay income tax at a flat rate of 5%. This applies to the amounts remitted to Cyprus from pensions or income from overseas investments. The first CY£2,000 per annum are exempt, if you are retired. Personal effect, household goods and furniture may be imported duty free by immigrant…