any advice for a newcomer to cyprus

wormy



Joined: 24/05/2010
Posts: 31

Message Posted:
24/05/2010 19:17

Hi all, only joined because my grandad phoned to say he was moving to cyprus on Wednesday. well, not exactly moving, but going to look at a place to live. It's a place called bogaz, near to iskele and Famagusta. He mentioned busy bee. I think they are the estate agents. does anybody know anything about these places and people. My grandad is German but speaks perfect English, plus one or two other languages.



Amy

the butler


Joined: 22/06/2007
Posts: 1958

Message Posted:
24/05/2010 19:40

Hi Amy,



Northern Cyprus is a lovely place to live and your Grandad is going to have a great life. Bogaz is a quiet place with a small fishing harbour with some restaurants. Famagusta is not to far away and it has shops and bars, cafes and lots to do and see. Kyrenia is on the north coast and is about an hours drive from Bogaz. I think there are more British people living there. It is very green and picturesque as the mountains and forests are much closer to the sea. I have a house on this coast at Esentepe and I just love it there. I am sure your Grandad will find somewhere fantastic to live but tell him not to rush into anything, to take his time and have a good look round before deciding to buy.



The butlers wife

basheer



Joined: 22/12/2008
Posts: 949

Message Posted:
24/05/2010 19:45

yep rent first I live in Lapta 20 mins from Kyrenia,loads of restaurants,and not far from town so you never get bored, and the airport is only one hr away,

spider


Joined: 03/01/2009
Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
24/05/2010 19:50

My advice would be for him to rent first,and find his footings,about whats what..and my next advice would be for him to live as he would back home and not turn it into one long holiday,drinking his money away from day to day..Good luck to him..





Spider,X

JohhnyLee


Joined: 25/04/2009
Posts: 2495

Message Posted:
24/05/2010 20:07

Good sound advice from last 3 postings, we find it a wonderful place to live, yes rent first and take your time, If you do things right the cost of living is very good.



Good Luck

HildySmith


Joined: 02/07/2009
Posts: 1708

Message Posted:
24/05/2010 20:17

All good advice. I am a pensioner and I have recently moved here. As far as rent first, I agree with that but I would say - rent and keep his money in the bank. He can rent here at a much cheaper rate and still have a good home. If he is not happy there he can move on, until he finds somewhere that suits him. But he will love it here and will find that he will make friends easy.

Good luck to him.

Pipie


Joined: 05/01/2008
Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
24/05/2010 20:37

Just enjoy it . Fab place . Locals are great . WONDERFUL PLACE !!

jamestalbot


Joined: 20/12/2009
Posts: 958

Message Posted:
24/05/2010 21:30

Northern Cyprus is a great place, good luck.



James

halffull


Joined: 26/01/2009
Posts: 571

Message Posted:
24/05/2010 21:38

Can beat living here but he must remember there is no hurry Yavas Yavas (Slowly, slowly) He has to go at their pace and not get frustrated. Agree with all the other posts rent and see before committing. Rent and save is best, although we bought. :=)

DONTY


Joined: 07/06/2007
Posts: 534

Message Posted:
24/05/2010 21:53

You might want to research 'Hilltop, Bogaz' development by Medview as this is the site that Busy Bees will probably try to sell him.



Tell him to visit more than one Estate Agent to get differing views and a good look at various developments before he makes a decision as some agents have their own favourites for one reason or another.

rowlo



Joined: 12/10/2008
Posts: 4796

Message Posted:
24/05/2010 22:22

whatever he decides ,he want find a better place in the med , good luck and all the best to him .

Smity



Joined: 14/09/2009
Posts: 826

Message Posted:
24/05/2010 22:51

Enjoy TRNC its great if a laid back life style is what you seek

Good luck

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
24/05/2010 23:01

you are a lovely caring grandchild and want the best heed the advice giiven but he will choose his own path, destinty will prevail xxxxx

Hector


Joined: 26/08/2008
Posts: 2352

Message Posted:
24/05/2010 23:10

Hope he has done his homework on the TRNC property problems.

basheer



Joined: 22/12/2008
Posts: 949

Message Posted:
25/05/2010 09:48

speak to Mustafer at Unwins to show you around without committment or pressure

wormy



Joined: 24/05/2010
Posts: 31

Message Posted:
25/05/2010 15:44

basher, him and his partner are getting picked up at Larnaca and staying in a villa owned by the estate agent. He is also looking at a place in Lapta before he comes back to UK.

He wants to drive his 4wd colorado over but its about 13 years old and he's been told he can't import it, due to age. The estate agent said he can keep it there for 12 months then take it over the border and sell it. I know it will hurt him to part with it, is there any way he can keep it there.



Amy

JohhnyLee


Joined: 25/04/2009
Posts: 2495

Message Posted:
25/05/2010 16:02

Dont think its worth bringing a car over with the hassle and the costs involved, May be some one who has actually done this will comment, but 99 % of people I know who have done have said it can be a bit of a nightmare.



Advice , do not be pressured by any agents, far better as most people of said , rent here for a few months, get to know the place,



You can always pick up a bargain direct from the seller. Very often furnished.



I beleive if it as been owned by him for the last 5 years then yes he can bring it, and register it,

scootex



Joined: 03/03/2009
Posts: 908

Message Posted:
25/05/2010 16:05

Amy I wouldn't listen to the estate agent on that one. I he has owned it from new he can import it ok I did with a 15 year old motorbike ,but as for taking it over the border ansd selling it I don't think so beside which it would not be worth much on the greek side but good luck

natnatallie44


Joined: 25/02/2010
Posts: 17

Message Posted:
25/05/2010 16:05

Hey wormy,



BOgaz is perfect place i am sure you will be ok, everyone is helpfull in northern cyprus .

Bogaz area have perfect seas, also near to famagusta i am sure will enjoy.



xxgood luck

alanka


Joined: 15/09/2007
Posts: 154

Message Posted:
26/05/2010 03:13

I love Bogaz, I don't know why. I love all the people I have met there. I love watching the lightening storm over the bay, I love watching the clouds drifting over, I love the wild flowers in spring.



I love (not) the power cuts - they do warn you - they tell you when the power cut is coming - unfortunately they are usually a day or two out....



I love Ruth at Ye Old Barn, I love Appo and Duwan at Hilltop Bar (because they will never try and cheat you on prices) and I love Alie (? spelling) Arsenal because he is a fabulous guy as is his wife and will help you out on anything - just because they are nice people. Too many nice people to mention. I don't live there permanently (it's something I would consider, but have too many family I would leave behind) but love my brief visits there, I do as many as I can.



The water shortage, like the power cuts, not a problem, make me appreciate what I take for granted a bit more.

gazmufc78


Joined: 03/09/2009
Posts: 366

Message Posted:
26/05/2010 08:21

My advice is to rent and not buy, at least for a couple of years. This in my opinion is the best advice you can give!

Tenakoutou



Joined: 27/07/2009
Posts: 4110

Message Posted:
26/05/2010 09:16

wormy/Msg 16:



'Sprat to catch a Mackeral' springs to mind!



How old is grandad?



If he has capital enough to buy a property, that cash would take him on annual world trips on the QEII, probably for the rest of his 'natural'!



Easy to buy property in Cyprus!



Remember - when selling, only expect to recoup what the next buyer is prepared to write the cheque for, and be prepared to lose the 'shortfall' with a smile!

wormy



Joined: 24/05/2010
Posts: 31

Message Posted:
26/05/2010 12:20

msg 22, he's 66 his year. He wants to bring his car then he can load it with things he doesn't want to leave behind. I think he's had it for about 6 years. Don't think he's like a cruise for the rest of his "natural" Most of the latter years of his working life was spent as a P & O chef.

waddo


Joined: 29/11/2008
Posts: 1966

Message Posted:
26/05/2010 12:35

Rent first. Check with customs on the issue over the car - the laws change so fast that only they might know. Last time I asked you could not take a car to the South and sell it unless you entered the South by a recognised port and as the TRNC is not recognised by anyone apart from Turkey, driving it over the green line will not count as an importation point. The estate agents should know that very well!



There is another information site like this one (C44) that deals with Bogaz, maybe a quick google around will turn it up for you as I have lost the URL for it. Good luck.

bavers


Joined: 01/06/2010
Posts: 2

Message Posted:
01/06/2010 16:18

Hi all, i am currently living in the south and to be honest i dont like what i am hearing..and seeing, came here two months ago and decided to locate in Pafos. i find the people cold and empty{ inc brits] and everyone seems to want to take you for a ride, i have beeen ripped of with rent and deposits in a anything goes,no contract society , things are taking there toll. i came here to do a 'recce' to try 2 make a go living here.



i have been reading up on TCNC and things there seem 100% better ...although i still refuse to where the rose tinted glasses. its almost impossible to find work here [ pafos] and my industry has been in removals and logistics..would be nice to get some positive feedback, as i intend to 'cross over' when my next months tenantcy expires on July 8th 2010.

A. is there any work of this nature that i could possibly work for a company?

B. Can anyone advise on shipping costs for a half a van load of effects and my 2001 susuki motorcycle?

C. buy van in uk