living in north cyprus is it ok?

lilaclady


Joined: 11/02/2011
Posts: 133

Message Posted:
06/03/2011 19:58

i have been reading a lot o here and it seems most people are disenchanted with living in trnc,it wont change my plans as i am keen to try it but will rent of course,anyway would appreciate your views

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
06/03/2011 20:02

Rent is your best option. read all the posts and see how disenchanted most are. Are you coming lock stock and barrel or just a short time

Roomy


Joined: 20/02/2011
Posts: 836

Message Posted:
06/03/2011 20:04

lilaclady, I am ready to throw myself under a bus and Ijust asked a few questions

vonny


Joined: 25/06/2009
Posts: 476

Message Posted:
06/03/2011 20:08

but lilaclady,there IS a lot of people who are very happy here too,

rent first to see if you like the way of life.

rowlo



Joined: 12/10/2008
Posts: 4796

Message Posted:
06/03/2011 20:10

dont read the posts , just go and enjoy, make up your own mind ,dont be brainwashed into cyberpeoples small worlds , most want to go back because the% rate has dropped by more than halve , so now moan about the cost of living increasing , you will enjoy a better style of life than you will in the uk , good luck and enjoy .

Quarmby


Joined: 15/09/2008
Posts: 975

Message Posted:
06/03/2011 20:12

Lilaclady



give it a try for at least 2 years, by that time the holiday syndrome should have passed then reality should start to set in, then make your mind up. Good luck

greenman


Joined: 16/02/2008
Posts: 526

Message Posted:
06/03/2011 20:13

Advice?

Don't lose your links with the UK.

Rent don't buy.

It's cold in the winter months so bring an electric blanket.

Geoff1131


Joined: 12/07/2007
Posts: 276

Message Posted:
06/03/2011 20:17

lilaclady,



I have been here for three years now and love every minuet of it. You will always get the doom and gloom merchants who will try to tell you that all is bad here. But do as you say, come out and rent, see if you like the life out here and then make your decision. Only you will know if this is the place you want to put down roots.

Roomy


Joined: 20/02/2011
Posts: 836

Message Posted:
06/03/2011 20:17

My problem with renting is that there are very many places in the World to rent with less hassel and comparable rental prices and properties, why rent here?

Buying prices are the lure here, nothing else, truth be known.If you can't buy where is the motivation.

Meerkat


Joined: 21/01/2011
Posts: 368

Message Posted:
06/03/2011 20:22

I totally agree with greenman, also keep your UK bank account. Cyprus 44 is a great forum to get helpful advice & information from some members who are well experienced with life in N. Cyprus, like anyway be careful & enjoy.

vonny


Joined: 25/06/2009
Posts: 476

Message Posted:
06/03/2011 20:23

Roomy,you and anyone else are quite free to rent anywhere else in the world.no one forces anyone to come here

Roomy


Joined: 20/02/2011
Posts: 836

Message Posted:
06/03/2011 20:25

Why promote renting then vonny when people come here asking advice about buying, why would anyone rent in a country that doesn't want you?

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
06/03/2011 20:26

Roomy thank you, you have kicked me into touch. I love the house we are now in but I could do that in Tialand or elsewhere cheaper.You get brainlocked here because of the beauty of the island. you over see the animal situation,the rubbish that affects our health the dust and dirt. To top it all to try to make a living. I know the majority do not have to worry about that but we do. Thank you for the insperation xxxx

havalı


Joined: 28/02/2011
Posts: 55

Message Posted:
06/03/2011 20:26

two and ahalf years and lowed evry moment of ıt .only regret ı wısh ı done ıt years back .good luck..

havalı


Joined: 28/02/2011
Posts: 55

Message Posted:
06/03/2011 20:30

roomy.

you can buy but be careful.no kocan no money.ım not worıed about pre 74 deeds .turkısh goverment paıd hundret mıllıons to greeks who left land or property thıs sıde so ıt wıll sort ıt out somehow.buyıng stıl can be profıtable.ıf you need help gıve me a shout. good luck

vonny


Joined: 25/06/2009
Posts: 476

Message Posted:
06/03/2011 20:32

Who has decided to stay in the TRNC

the above is a link from a few weeks back,theres a lot of happy people here

Roomy ,i said rent first to see weather she would like living here rather than buy straight away.im also wondering how much you really know about cyprus or is it just what you read on C44

Roomy


Joined: 20/02/2011
Posts: 836

Message Posted:
06/03/2011 20:34

It's a fact Lilli, the World is vast and you can rent anywhere, there are even places where they welcome you with open arms and the sun still shines.

bazzagirl


Joined: 09/05/2010
Posts: 525

Message Posted:
06/03/2011 20:36

i lived in north cyprus for n8 months and loved every minute of it, we had to return home becaause my 15 year old son could not settle, from that aspect im glad i did, as at 18 he holds an hgv 1 class certificate and his whole aim is to move to the USA and live, which i am sure he will achieve as he is a very determined young man.

Personally i miss the TRNC every day and cannot wait to return, as is till have my property there. I just love everything about it, i have travelled widely in my life and the TRNC does it for me, the only other place i would live is the USA. Try it im sure you will fall in love with it, the only downfall for me is the way they treat animals

but it is there country and who am i to interfere, i just helped wherever i could.

vonny


Joined: 25/06/2009
Posts: 476

Message Posted:
06/03/2011 20:37

sorry,couldnt do the link, Who has decided to stay in the TRNC ?

it was a thread not so long ago

greenman


Joined: 16/02/2008
Posts: 526

Message Posted:
06/03/2011 20:42

vonny, Hilight the address at the top of the page, right click to copy then paste into the message box with your reply.

vonny


Joined: 25/06/2009
Posts: 476

Message Posted:
06/03/2011 20:58

Who has decided to stay in the TRNC ?

i can usually do this ,but it dosnt seem to be working tonight, sorry

greenman


Joined: 16/02/2008
Posts: 526

Message Posted:
06/03/2011 21:00

http://www.cyprus44.com/forums/55301.asp

vonny


Joined: 25/06/2009
Posts: 476

Message Posted:
06/03/2011 21:05

Thank you greenman

Roomy


Joined: 20/02/2011
Posts: 836

Message Posted:
06/03/2011 21:11

I'll say again, spurious and trouble making link and you two must be psychically connected?

vonny


Joined: 25/06/2009
Posts: 476

Message Posted:
06/03/2011 21:14

im pleased you read it,and you have to agree there IS people that are very happy living in Northern Cyprus

halffull


Joined: 26/01/2009
Posts: 571

Message Posted:
06/03/2011 21:25

Roomy another thread your hijacking from the UK and putting down. What is your problem?

PaulW



Joined: 20/07/2009
Posts: 651

Message Posted:
06/03/2011 21:27

Message 18. Sorry to go off thread and being picky, but I was under the impression that you had to be 21 to hold an HGV1 licence?



I stand to be corrected

Roomy


Joined: 20/02/2011
Posts: 836

Message Posted:
06/03/2011 21:28

vonny, that is not the question I asked, I know there are lots of happy people here, all i have ever asked is how do you go about it, people like you who are seemingly happy either can't or won't answer me, instead you have decided to attack me at all opportunity, see other posts.Other more honest members here still adhere to the truth

Now either ignore me (if you can) or I will play you at your own childish game unless of course Admin here decides who is right or wrong based on post count and other bias?



Either way, I don't care because you will still be tied up in your own little dream World and the real World will still be my oyster.

halffull


Joined: 26/01/2009
Posts: 571

Message Posted:
06/03/2011 21:30

PaulW I didn't want to pick up on the point but when I last looked you are correct.

Woodspeckie


Joined: 25/01/2009
Posts: 2263

Message Posted:
06/03/2011 21:31

PaulW.Must have changed my Son had to wait until he was 21 before he could take the test for HGV1.

vonny


Joined: 25/06/2009
Posts: 476

Message Posted:
06/03/2011 21:48

roomy i am not attacking you im just trying to let you understand that there is a lot of happy people living in North Cyprus. plus,i AM living in the real world ,though i could say its many peoples dream.

i'll say no more.

tonyhickey



Joined: 13/06/2007
Posts: 413

Message Posted:
06/03/2011 22:19

Hi 10th September 2009. the age to drive an hgv was lowered to 18 years of age. Tony.

halffull


Joined: 26/01/2009
Posts: 571

Message Posted:
06/03/2011 22:43

Thanks Tony, missed that one!!

rowlo



Joined: 12/10/2008
Posts: 4796

Message Posted:
06/03/2011 22:51

strange thread , its went from living in north cyprus , or at what age you can drive a hgv ,

Blackbird



Joined: 11/08/2009
Posts: 1432

Message Posted:
06/03/2011 23:00

Yes rowlo - and it would be nice if there were some posts on the original subject....................

birdman



Joined: 20/09/2010
Posts: 690

Message Posted:
06/03/2011 23:24

I am happy to report that I have lived here for 6/7 years and although I had difficulties with my builder and had numerous other niggling problems when I first arrived, they have all gone away and life here is fantastic.

I didn't rent first as there was a small-holding on the land I bought, so I was able to develop that and live in it whilst my villa was being built. This proved invaluable as had I NOT been living in the small house, I would not have been able to stop some of the horrendous building practices that would have been camouflaged, if I had not been on the site.

Life here is wonderful.

Gerry

lilaclady


Joined: 11/02/2011
Posts: 133

Message Posted:
07/03/2011 00:12

thank you all for your replies iam coming in september for 3 weeks to choose the place i want to rent for 1 year and thenn see what happens i have been to the south many times and was told the north was prettier i love cyprus

martinev


Joined: 24/10/2008
Posts: 320

Message Posted:
07/03/2011 00:30

My wife and I are now in our fifth year here and love it.



Miss the kids and grandchildren though !!





Martinev

pollymarples


Joined: 08/08/2010
Posts: 1778

Message Posted:
07/03/2011 06:51

Hi lilaclady, you say you are going to rent so you obviously have your eyes open. Come and give it a whirl,

do all the positive things the other posts advise, we have had a multitude of problems but are still here and apart from those problems have enjoyed it. Clearly not everybody's cup of tea. We intend to give it till the end of this year when we will have been here 6 years. Love the ordinary TC's, the Turks and the majority of the expats. A great learning curve. Never burn you bridges though.

smooth


Joined: 04/07/2009
Posts: 156

Message Posted:
07/03/2011 08:03

Message 37 Lilac Lady



So you have not been to the north yet? I am sure you will love it. You say you want to rent for one year? I would suggest you first of all have a good look around all of northern cyprus before deciding where to rent and then rent for a shorter period of time so you have the flexibility to live in the different areas. Say a 3 month rent each time? And yes, the forum can be useful but there are those who are very negative!! Good luck to you, I have lived in the south as well as most areas in the north so if you need any advice or help let me know.

lilaclady


Joined: 11/02/2011
Posts: 133

Message Posted:
07/03/2011 14:26

smooth would i be able to rent cheaply enough for 4 months? i dont want to pay any more than £400 a month for a villa with pool,what is your favourite place on the island? maybe when i come in september we can meet for a chat,i am staying at talisu for 3 weeks my e mail is piscespet26@aol if you want to getin touch

denizen



Joined: 21/08/2009
Posts: 388

Message Posted:
07/03/2011 15:26

Lilaclady: it's true that if you read the posts on here you will find the unhappy outnumber the happy. But ask yourself, who are the loudest? those with something to complain about

or the majority. It's like the old SMASH advert "perfect mashed potatoes rarely draw comment"

Mebbe us happy majority should make more noise. There's problems here, for sure there are, but imho they are far outweighed by the benefits. And the climate and luvverly people outweigh them even more. Don't expect to get out more than you are prepared to put in and you'll be ok.

parkes82uk


Joined: 22/10/2010
Posts: 75

Message Posted:
07/03/2011 15:55

Hi so there are a mixed bag of opinions on Cyprus.

For those who don't like it, why are you still living there?

For those who do like it, is it getting better as the years move on?

We are looking to rent our property out in the UK and rent in Kyrenia for 6 months to get use to living there.

We are in our mid 40's and have a 15 year old son and a 23 daughter who are both coming with us, I would value some feedback on whether this is a good move.

I am a qualified dog Groomer, and a qualified Nursery Nurse, I would also be interested in looking after and maintaining villas for the Brits etc.

Our daughter would like to train to be a wedding planner.

Thank you

Zoots


Joined: 05/02/2011
Posts: 669

Message Posted:
08/03/2011 12:56

Isn't the 15-year-old at a crucial stage in his education and development? The exams he should be taking over the next two years could shape the rest of his life. To be uprooted and brought to a place like TRNC on a parent's whim is highly likely to make him lonely, miserable and bored to tears.

Sorry to sound harsh, but if you need to ask the kind of questions in your post it suggests you have not done adequate research and know very little about Cyprus. I'm speaking as a father who's been around the block and would always put the interests of my children first.

parkes82uk


Joined: 22/10/2010
Posts: 75

Message Posted:
08/03/2011 13:40

Hi zoots thanks for your opinion, it's appreciated even if slightly presumptious. My son doesn't get on at school here anyway, if you are not at the top of the class and need a push they leave you to get on with it! You either like school and will work hard, learn and study, or you don't.

We moved our daughter away when she was 15 from Milton Keynes to the South and she went on to get 10 GCSE's which she certainly didn't stand a chance if we had stayed where we were.

I am putting my children first I have researched the school, and I have been told that the school in Kyrenia has a very good reputation. We have been to Cyprus on numerous occassions and married there in 2001, but until now it hasn't been possible for us to make the move.

I am coming over next week to do some more research and we will only take the plunge when we are certain, but both my kids want to move there.

England has it's problems too you know i think some people in cyprus forget we are all in a recession

bazbar


Joined: 21/06/2010
Posts: 97

Message Posted:
09/03/2011 09:31

My Son went to school in Limassol and got 9 GCSE's and 3 As and taking his A2's in 2 months.

Best decision we ever made.Moved over here without him a year ago as disenchanted with the

South and prefer the North much more.

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
09/03/2011 09:40

I get confused sometimes as to why people say they are coming to live here and don't know much about the place.

Woodspeckie


Joined: 25/01/2009
Posts: 2263

Message Posted:
09/03/2011 11:08

No 1. Exactly, if so much research has been done then why come on here to ask questions then ignore the answers, who are these poeple parkes8uk is going to ask when she goes there? she has been told there are no work permits being given but goes on to say she is going there anyway to work, I asked what is her husband going to do regards work, no answer?

Hoylemiller



Joined: 03/09/2010
Posts: 240

Message Posted:
09/03/2011 12:16

I'd like to know which countries will welcome you with open arms ???



There aren't many if you don't have a substantial amount of cash.

Jeannie


Joined: 04/08/2009
Posts: 3283

Message Posted:
09/03/2011 12:20

Hoylemiller - oh, I don't know - there's always the good old UK. They seem to welcome pretty much everyone with open arms and you certainly don't need to have a substantial amount of cash. The government will give it to you, one way or another



Bill, message 47 - agree.

Zoots


Joined: 05/02/2011
Posts: 669

Message Posted:
09/03/2011 12:33

The UK is the best country in the world for a myriad of reasons and is rated highly internationally. Strange that some people who no longer live there like to knock it, but I suppose with age comes crankiness (and not a little xenophobia. ;)

martinD41


Joined: 06/09/2010
Posts: 3001

Message Posted:
09/03/2011 14:31

msg47...And some of those who research the place in depth, come unstuck ,don't they

Hoylemiller



Joined: 03/09/2010
Posts: 240

Message Posted:
09/03/2011 21:33

Jeannie, I stand corrected, the UK is the only one...