Friendly place to live?

blond


Joined: 16/01/2012
Posts: 5

Message Posted:
16/01/2012 15:13

Hello,

I am planning to move to NC this year and would some advise please. I am a single femail, retired early and would like to make friends when I arrive.

Is NC a good place to live for a single person?

Look forward to some opinons. Many thanks.

Millwall123


Joined: 02/08/2011
Posts: 61

Message Posted:
16/01/2012 15:17

I suspect a practical joke but...............Im game.



I think you are going to be very popular with the locals.

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
16/01/2012 15:20

I guess it could be a pretty lonely place if you don't know anyone.

blond


Joined: 16/01/2012
Posts: 5

Message Posted:
16/01/2012 16:50

Millwall,

This is a genuine posting.

Thank you.

birdy



Joined: 21/07/2009
Posts: 154

Message Posted:
16/01/2012 17:00

Blond



Don't do it !!



north Cyprus is one foot in the grave.

carolhm


Joined: 05/10/2011
Posts: 72

Message Posted:
16/01/2012 17:05

Its a lovely friendly place , till you go on here and all the nasties get you .

We have been here 4 months and love it

Woodspeckie


Joined: 25/01/2009
Posts: 2263

Message Posted:
16/01/2012 17:06

blond. Have you been to NC? suggest you visit and weigh up the situation yourself. Lots of postings have been on here asking the same questions as yourself information given by many people and the poster comes back on here not believing what they are advised that is why you are asked are you genuine.

LaptaGeezer


Joined: 01/06/2010
Posts: 407

Message Posted:
16/01/2012 17:23

Blond... it all depends on where you would be living... what age group you are.... if you need to work etc. Not something that can be answered in a general manner. There are plenty of ex-pats in NC and so you should not have any problem meeting people and it is a great place to live as long as you don't need to work/earn money whilst you are there.

If you decide to go then good luck to you... go and enjoy the sunshine and scenery.

LaptaGeezer


Joined: 01/06/2010
Posts: 407

Message Posted:
16/01/2012 17:24

Just seen your 'age group'.... 1959 was a great year wasn't it

Elliecy


Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 153

Message Posted:
16/01/2012 17:36

I think it depends what you are looking for, where you go and who you mix with, but I know some older ladies who have moved here on their own and it hasn't been all they hoped for. Also, living here is not the same as enjoying a holiday here so make sure you look in to everything properly. Good luck and hope things work out for you.

lindsay


Joined: 19/04/2009
Posts: 257

Message Posted:
16/01/2012 17:44

why not go on the greatest website [in uk ] ever . its free and you will meet as many suitors as you want .?.. my advice is meet some nice bloke in uk and come here together .... better the devil/s you know right ? wont give that info to all and sundry just email me and i will respond ..... mrburpi@hotmail.com... [at .present in the uk ] and totally agree with the member . dont come here 1] if you need to work and earn any money as you wont . 2 ] if you think you are going to find a nice single honourable gent . you probably wont .... sorry ..

pammick


Joined: 09/07/2009
Posts: 722

Message Posted:
16/01/2012 17:50

There are lots of single women living here who seem to be very happy, but you MUST be finantially stable. To get residency you have to show proof of income. My advice to you would be to to join a group of like minded people, such as a charity where you get to meet lots of new people, or join the ladies darts team, anything to get you out and about. Look for people who share your interests and I don't think you will have any problems, but you have to make the effort, friends will not come to you if you sit in a bar on your own, hoping to meet someone. Generally, the people who live here are very welcoming and friendly, but keep your options open. Come and rent for 6 months without giving up your home in the UK and see how it goes. I wish you luck, I admire a strong woman who is not afraid to take a risk. Hope this has been helpful to you, all the best, Pam.

blond


Joined: 16/01/2012
Posts: 5

Message Posted:
16/01/2012 20:14

Thank you for all your posts. I should perhaps have given some more info.



My husband died 2 years ago and I can't seem to settle in the UK - we lived overseas for 21 years in different countries so the UK is a "new" country to me. It's fine, just missing overseas life.

Financially stable, not seeking paid employment. Also not looking for a gentleman. Have also been to NC many times over the years and know some of the pitfalls. Would rent. Have property in the UK and would not burn bridges. It has always "felt" like a nice place to live.

Thanks again.

keving


Joined: 16/01/2012
Posts: 4

Message Posted:
16/01/2012 20:48

Hi blond,



I too am thinking of moving to TRNC when I take early retirement.



I hope to have enough money to live comfortably, but this might depend on the tax question. If I have to pay tax at 40% on my UK pension before I receive it and there is no way to recover this UK tax then I might have to rethink.