Thinking about moving to North Cyprus from UK

Gipper


Joined: 13/09/2011
Posts: 1

Message Posted:
13/09/2011 20:13

New here. We are thinking about moving to TRNC over the next year. I have an offer of work and we have been looking at houses. I just wonder what people think of living in TRNC because it is very rainy here in Blighty at the moment.



Any comments on moving to and on life in the TRNC are appreciated.

Woodspeckie


Joined: 25/01/2009
Posts: 2263

Message Posted:
13/09/2011 20:36

A Lawyer looking to work in NC? I am sure a lot of you there are goiong to help him get there.

cooper


Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 3386

Message Posted:
13/09/2011 20:37

I suggest the first thing to do would be to visit your bank ASAP and mortgage yourself up to the nines because the more you invest in the TRNC the better.



Everyone's a winner )

paddywack


Joined: 04/05/2009
Posts: 959

Message Posted:
13/09/2011 20:58

Must be one hell of a brief if he has`nt sussed out this board before posting.

eager


Joined: 23/02/2007
Posts: 1272

Message Posted:
13/09/2011 22:01

Dig a hole and bury your life savings in it ..... far less stressful !!

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
13/09/2011 22:05

Do your homework, don't buy off plan and life is great here.



Chris

Pipie


Joined: 05/01/2008
Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
14/09/2011 00:06

Welcome Gipper. Rent do not rush to buy take your time. In a nutshell a fab place for us to visit a few times a year.

Bradus


Joined: 25/02/2007
Posts: 2641

Message Posted:
14/09/2011 00:25

If you really do your homework you will find it is best to rent, as buying is just too risky. The conveyancing laws give no protection to the buyer.Advocates do not have a duty of care. You can end up responsible for the developers debts and there is no legal obligation for the seller to give you the deeds. Not to mention the fact that you have to pay in full before getting your PTP. If it is refused you will never own the property. Success is based only on luck. Lots of people are still without deeds 5 years later.



Rent and put your money in the bank. Dip your toe in the water and see if you like Cyprus before really committing yourselves. It's a bit like Marmite, some love it, others hate it. You can only find this out if its for you by taking the gamble.



Renting will give you this opportunity without losing your hard earned cash.



Good Luck

BizziLizzi


Joined: 02/08/2011
Posts: 855

Message Posted:
14/09/2011 00:31

North Cyprus is not to everyone's taste and those who jump in the deep end expecting a life of leisure by the pool and particularly forget about "caveat emptor" become very disillusioned and spoil it for everyone else.



Dont burn your bridges - rent for a year or two (as a lawyer I assume you know the snags of renting in the UK)

and try it for a while, but try to accept and enjoy it for what it is, and not try to change in to litte England in the sun. Also give yourself time to see which area and lifestyle you prefer -



Dont expect too much of the climate - it sounds very attractive from rainy UK, but at this time of year it is so

hot and humid it is like living in a sauna! Whereas Jan Feb and March and wet and windy - although is rarely goes below freezing and then not much, those three months are more like a traditional English March.



Currently work permits are difficult for "foreigners". Make sure your prospective employer understands and has arranged a permit,

BizziLizzi


Joined: 02/08/2011
Posts: 855

Message Posted:
14/09/2011 00:37

Do your homework. Read about the history of the Island and the TRNC and understand the problems of lack of international recognition. This will prepare you for the snags of living here, and help you to understand where the Turkish Cypriots are "coming from" and the reason for some apparent illogicalities.

philbailey


Joined: 17/01/2011
Posts: 3534

Message Posted:
14/09/2011 00:42

As a uk citizen read the foreign office advice

BizziLizzi


Joined: 02/08/2011
Posts: 855

Message Posted:
14/09/2011 00:54

Do your homework. Read about the history of the Island and the TRNC and understand the problems of lack of international recognition. This will prepare you for the snags of living here, and help you to understand where the Turkish Cypriots are "coming from" and the reason for some apparent illogicalities.

PhilUK


Joined: 31/03/2010
Posts: 236

Message Posted:
14/09/2011 01:22

Oh, and don't buy off plan.

martinD41


Joined: 06/09/2010
Posts: 3001

Message Posted:
14/09/2011 08:43

Don't buy, Rent,,, In Spring it's lovely for 2/3 months,the winters are cool/cold and wet ,in July and August the place is about as inviting and colourful as the Mojave Desert.....Again....Don't buy, Rent.

andy2b123


Joined: 21/12/2010
Posts: 141

Message Posted:
14/09/2011 10:41

Average lenght of time any ex-pat leaves the U.K. is only three years. We have a villa and have enjoyed holidays for the last ten years. Good luck

lilaclady


Joined: 11/02/2011
Posts: 133

Message Posted:
14/09/2011 18:36

i am in north cyprus at the moment it is hot and i am enjoying it ,but rent dont buy because as they say its risky but nothing ventured nothing gained the people are nice here and its a slower pace of life but cost of food about the same fruit and veg cheaper good luck

Woodspeckie


Joined: 25/01/2009
Posts: 2263

Message Posted:
14/09/2011 18:52

Another same old, new on here, thinking of moving to NC, had offer of a job, ask for information then never hear of them again. How many in the last few weeks, is it just one person different identities? I think so.