Toon
English expat in Cyprus
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Registration: 04 June 2011
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Cyprus Tax Residency and UK Statutory Residence Test by 19kevin
Hi,I am in the process of buying a property in Cyprus and intend to become a Cyprus tax resident. I initially propose to be in Cyprus a minimum of 183 days per year. I intend to put my share of my UK house (we are tenants in common) in trust for ...
You might like to consider speaking to a wills lawyer or a specialist here ..Maplebrook Services ie Wayne the will man he has a very good reputation Read More
New IPL for communal living jointly owned buildings by Toon
A new bill currently discussed in parliament proposes that homeowners will not be able to sell their property until their utility bills have been settled and they have obtained a respective confirmation from the management committee of a residential ...
Communal fees: The crisis in Cyprus’ jointly-owned buildingsBy Nigel Howarth- October 4, 2025Cyprus communal fee payment for jointly-owned buildingsIt’s been more than two years since a bill was drafted, designed to resolve longstanding ... Read More
Water meter muddle by Neptune3
I live in a flat, and recently had a water leak. My plumber had to switch off the water to fix it. It turned out that my water meter was not connected to my water tank, but to another water tank on the roof. So for 4 years, the water bills were my ...
Yep good solid advice as often the tanks are not clearly marked and as such cannot always be identified by the owners committee or management company...regarding leaks and repairs required as well as bills Read More
Property Purchases by Toon
A collateral agreement for the purchase of a property may be illegal and result in criminal liabilityA collateral agreement to pay under the table for an immovable property, in addition to being illegal and void, may also incur criminal liability of ...
Loopholes exposed in property sales to third-country nationalsBy Nigel Howarth- September 27, 2025Cyprus property sales to third-country nationalsA new report by the Cyprus Audit Office highlights serious gaps in the property acquisition framework ... Read More
New IPL for communal living jointly owned buildings by Toon
A new bill currently discussed in parliament proposes that homeowners will not be able to sell their property until their utility bills have been settled and they have obtained a respective confirmation from the management committee of a residential ...
Cyprus parliament resumes debate on jointly-owned buildings billBy Nigel Howarth- September 26, 2025Jointly-Owned Buildings (Nicosia) CyprusThe Cyprus Parliament has restarted discussions on a new bill to regulate jointly-owned buildings such as ... Read More
Banks fined for unfair terms
Cyprus CPS fines banks €1.4 million for unfair contract clausesBy Nigel Howarth- September 23, 2025Cyprus Consumer Protection Service fines banks 1.4 million Euro.The Bank of Cyprus and Eurobank (formerly Hellenic Bank) must amend thousands of ... Read More
New IPL for communal living jointly owned buildings
A new bill currently discussed in parliament proposes that homeowners will not be able to sell their property until their utility bills have been settled and they have obtained a respective confirmation from the management committee of a residential ... Read More
Buying property...due diligence
Essential due diligence for buying property in CyprusBy Nigel Howarth- September 20, 2025Due diligence when buying property in CyprusCyprus is a popular destination for overseas buyers, offering everything from sun-soaked holiday homes to rental ... Read More
Looking for recommendations for a reliable gardener by incognito2411666
Afternoon allCan anyone recommend a 'decent' and 'reliable' gardener to visit once a month please.Fed up to the back teeth of hiring them and constantly let me down or they take the 'p' spending around 8 minutes on my garden when they're paid for an ...
You would think there would be but in my experience so far at this end of cyprus..most are proving unreliable ...similarly with pool care Read More
5% Vat Changes on house purchases by Toon
Buying a home in Cyprus comes with Value Added Tax (VAT) in some cases. To make home ownership more affordable, first-time buyers can benefit from a reduced 5% VAT rate, provided they meet certain criteria.Value Added Tax (VAT) was introduced in ...
@phildraper It's par for this course Read More
Buying property in the North of the Island
Greek Cypriot chief negotiator Menelaos Menelaou warned British people considering buying holiday homes to avoid doing so in northern Cyprus.Speaking to British newspaper the Daily Express, he said, “they should definitely be careful because ... Read More
Property Purchases
A collateral agreement for the purchase of a property may be illegal and result in criminal liabilityA collateral agreement to pay under the table for an immovable property, in addition to being illegal and void, may also incur criminal liability of ... Read More
5% Vat Changes on house purchases
Buying a home in Cyprus comes with Value Added Tax (VAT) in some cases. To make home ownership more affordable, first-time buyers can benefit from a reduced 5% VAT rate, provided they meet certain criteria.Value Added Tax (VAT) was introduced in ... Read More
Most common scams in Cyprus by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Cyprus as an expat implies navigating into a new and unfamiliar environment and habits, making you potentially vulnerable to scammers. Whether it’s immigration or finance advice, housing scam, online traps or ...
And againThe police said on Friday they have been receiving complaints about fraudulent messages urging recipients to pay out-of-court settlements for traffic violation fines.The messages are being sent through social media platforms and to mobile ... Read More
UK Pension and inheritance tax reforms
Pension and inheritance tax reform explained. Are you prepared?Significant changes are on the horizon for UK pensions and estate planning. Pension funds will soon be included in your estate for UK inheritance tax purposes – a reform that ... Read More