thinking of relocating

purpleronnie


Joined: 11/01/2010
Posts: 32

Message Posted:
15/01/2010 23:03

myself and partner are coming to TRNC for the first time in june, we have read and heard many positves,we are thinking of relocating next year, long term rental. i am a bricklayer by trade could anyone tell me if it is possible to get any work in construction, would I need a working visa, any feedback most grateful

cyprusishome


Joined: 31/03/2007
Posts: 2381

Message Posted:
15/01/2010 23:14

Sorry, as a bricklayer no chance. Unless as one off.



Any bricks layed (not in any way you would accept) are done by Turkish labour at minimum rates (about £3/hour if lucky) and more than likely as illegal labour.



If you were to work legally you would require a work permit from "your" employer.



Sorry if that sounds negative but it is. Most building work here is done by low rate Turkish labour of limited skills.

YeniTom


Joined: 29/12/2009
Posts: 198

Message Posted:
15/01/2010 23:22

So True. There is an angle on propery maintenance but the building is out I'm afraid

purpleronnie


Joined: 11/01/2010
Posts: 32

Message Posted:
16/01/2010 20:36

thanks guys it was only an idea, i'm sure we'll find plenty to do and see,

we are staying at the riverside in june, and plan on getting a car tohave a look round, does anyone reccomend restaurants within walking distace of riverside

thanks

Cruella


Joined: 16/05/2008
Posts: 63

Message Posted:
16/01/2010 20:49

Hi Purpleronnie



I would recommend renting for at least a year, then you will have a good knowledge of if to stay and buy.



good luck



Cruella

decanddyl


Joined: 17/01/2009
Posts: 792

Message Posted:
16/01/2010 21:36

Hi purpleronnie,



there are a number of links on the forum for good eating houses in and around Alsancak where the Riverside is situated. If you are booked into the Riverside it is probably on B&B basis and that is the best bet as when we stayed there in 2008 we thought the evening meals were limited. You can have snacks in the rooms as there is a small cooker (rings) and fridge but no oven or microwave. There are one or two restaurants within walking distance one being Guido's (an Italian place run by two very nice people) and a place on the road down from the Riverside (name escapes me) but we had an excellent meal in there, but you will be spoilt for choice.

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
16/01/2010 22:26

hi purple check us out on http://www.guidosbistro.com . hope to meet you xx

ttoli


Joined: 24/03/2007
Posts: 1172

Message Posted:
16/01/2010 23:51

Guido's just down the road from Riverside, great food and service, thinking of making a living (supplementing your income/pension), Forget it?, 4 years on and the dreams starting to wilt, if you have dosh £600 per month(at the moment!!), its a great life, general pace of life is easy, lack of, fear of crime= even better, but please do your homework first, Lilli and Guido have been here long enough(keep wanting to put a 'T' before the h), to put you on the straight and narrow

Jeannie


Joined: 04/08/2009
Posts: 3283

Message Posted:
17/01/2010 00:55

Message 8 - speaking personally, I would say that £600 is a very conservative estimate. Are you including all utilities, etc. in this amount?

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
17/01/2010 01:13

jeannie so would i . Purple we are here if you ned any help just email me x ttoli i thank you xxxxxxxx

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
18/01/2010 10:11

£600 per month? Including utilities? I think not. You can double that figure.

jimmyG


Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 900

Message Posted:
18/01/2010 12:06

Purpleronnie - the nearest restaurant in walking distance from Riverside is the Acmenya & they also do car rental. Riverside do too but I found them to be more expensive than others. Ibo taxis in Alsancack also do car hire.

flowerfairy


Joined: 17/09/2008
Posts: 1277

Message Posted:
18/01/2010 14:27

We always use Ibo, very reliable, his number is 0542 851 4936

joandjelly


Joined: 24/02/2008
Posts: 2953

Message Posted:
18/01/2010 15:50

Park View is the closest to Riverside and will be (should be) open in June. We have had a couple of really good meals there and it's a nice bar too.