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by darrow
Sun Jan 01, 2023 6:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Cyprus health service
Replies: 12
Views: 1921

Re: Cyprus health service

I too hope that your wife recovers soon because I know you have problems as well. But with regards to wondering what would have happened in the UK it seems she may either have had to wait hours for an ambulance, or wait in one outside the Hospital because they were too busy.. They are quoting waiti...
by darrow
Sat Dec 17, 2022 12:13 am
Forum: Motoring
Topic: Transferring Ownership
Replies: 6
Views: 4982

Re: Transferring Ownership

You might be able to go to Customs and get a certificate. We bought a car over duty free. When the ten year rule was changed, we went to Customs with the log book and got the usual bits of stamped paper. I can't remember whether they annotated the log book at customs to say it was exempt or whether ...
by darrow
Sun Dec 11, 2022 9:57 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: EAC
Replies: 18
Views: 3168

Re: EAC

I have never come across bad manners or racist behaviour in EAC. I am not disputing it exists though. There was/is an older man in the Post office who works front desk who regularly ignores foreigners or deliberately sends people to the wrong desk! I have been victim to this and also an observer. I ...
by darrow
Sat Nov 19, 2022 12:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Aluminium Fence - Recommendations
Replies: 4
Views: 1317

Re: Aluminium Fence - Recommendations

Big Al wrote: Mon Nov 14, 2022 7:10 pm I used D&S Aluminum for mine, i had a few quotes in, and a much smaller company was nearly 1,500 euros more expensive, they did a good job too
Al
i second that. Excellent job and good price compared to other quotes
by darrow
Wed Oct 26, 2022 11:09 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: House Extension
Replies: 9
Views: 1563

Re: House Extension

Hope our experience helps.When we substantially extended our property we where informed after it was done that the existing title deeds,which we had,where no longer valid and we had to apply for new ones. It took us 8 years to get the new ones. my neighbour has added a pool and is still trying to w...
by darrow
Tue Oct 11, 2022 9:25 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: UKCA to close by Xmas
Replies: 22
Views: 7015

Re: UKCA to close by Xmas

We used to be members but stopped going because of the attitude of some who thought they owned the place! When the ban on smoking indoors came into force they thought it didn't apply to them. They used a back room, which was OK but the door was constantly left open! I am extremely sensitive to tobac...
by darrow
Fri Sep 09, 2022 1:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Probate Costs?
Replies: 12
Views: 2426

Re: Probate Costs?

Since tbere is no inheritance tax in Cyprus and all tbat old faff about putting cars in bondage is abolished. I am not sure why there should be any more than usual lawyers fees. I lost MOH, last year and am still waiting for our house and the car to come out of probate. I have been quoted normal fee...
by darrow
Tue Aug 16, 2022 3:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Ex-pat UK Banks to shut Brit accounts due to EU red tape
Replies: 47
Views: 13931

Re: Ex-pat UK Banks to shut Brit accounts due to EU red tape

We had our TSB account closed over 2 years ago.
by darrow
Sat Jul 23, 2022 6:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Corrugated roofing sheets.
Replies: 7
Views: 1464

Re: Corrugated roofing sheets.

Go to the trading estate opposte what was/is The Platinum Gym on Mesogi avenue, where one stop have the building materials. The is a place there, follow the road round, coming in the first way in from Paphos, it will be on your right, From the top, coming from Polis, just afer the hospital roundabou...
by darrow
Sat Jul 23, 2022 6:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Domicile in Cyprus
Replies: 11
Views: 2435

Re: Domicile in Cyprus

I can tell you, when my other half passed away, for the benefit of inhertiance tax in UK, he was domiciled in Cyprus. Since there is no inhertance tax in Cyprus that did not matter, but all the UK assets were deemed as counting towards the £325000, allowance given to a spouse, Consequently, my allow...
by darrow
Fri Jun 17, 2022 8:59 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Transfer of vehicle ownership
Replies: 8
Views: 3558

Re: Transfer of vehicle ownership

I am in UK. My lawyer has power of attorney and will deal with the house and car after probate when tbey are sold,
by darrow
Wed Apr 27, 2022 6:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Sat nav
Replies: 8
Views: 1576

Re: Sat nav

I asked about Sat Nav years ago, because i was told i had to pay nearly €200 for Cyprus map. I asked why , when you have a map of Europe, and Cyprus is in the EU, why wasn't it included? The answer was, Politics! I was also told that they were aware of the anomaly and were trying to resolve it. Expe...
by darrow
Sat Mar 26, 2022 10:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Photovoltaics, is this comment true
Replies: 50
Views: 8133

Re: Photovoltaics, is this comment true

I heard of this last weekend and sent a PM to MAX on Monday asking if he had any info. Max is looking into it but has not yet replied as to its validity. I understand there is a lot of push back over the 90% rule and understand it is to enable the EAC to get some money from customers. I have also b...
by darrow
Sat Feb 19, 2022 10:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Hearing aids
Replies: 20
Views: 3718

Re: Hearing aids

It was before Brexit but once they have been used, is there an import charge? They were away about a week. I am sure they would advise if you contact them.
by darrow
Sat Feb 19, 2022 1:17 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Hearing aids
Replies: 20
Views: 3718

Re: Hearing aids

I got some for my husband from Hearing direct in UK. They send them over after you emsil the test results. They are set up accordingly and evey yearly test you csn email and send the aids back post free for adjustment. Thry come back like new.. Also sell accessories. Thry are less than half than any...
by darrow
Tue Jan 04, 2022 11:09 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: If Covid Doesn't Get You...............
Replies: 6
Views: 1946

Re: If Covid Doesn't Get You...............

What's most shocking is the number of dog attacks. Dog ownership is the thing I'd license. Well dogs are supposed to be licensed I pay for mine every year The irresponsible owners who don't license are probably the ones who don't train their dogs either .Like everything, very few laws are clamped d...
by darrow
Sun Dec 19, 2021 10:03 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Using a solicitor as an executor of a will.
Replies: 26
Views: 4283

Re: Using a solicitor as an executor of a will.

We've done the same as Lincoln and have also added a codicil saying that we want our Wills executed according to English law. How does that work out in Cyprus? does anyone know if this has any legality over here? WHL Yes it does. You add a coficil to your will saying you wish for it to be regulated...
by darrow
Sun Oct 17, 2021 10:26 am
Forum: Technology
Topic: Mobile phone cases ?
Replies: 9
Views: 3605

Re: Mobile phone cases ?

I know the OP has got fixed up but Gadjet House were the cheapest by a mile for similar cases. I got a complete cover front and back for €7. They reduced my sim card and got it all working and put the covers on! Very helpful! Public and Cyta, similar ones, were twice the price!
by darrow
Sat Oct 16, 2021 11:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: audi sat nav maps
Replies: 7
Views: 1492

Re: audi sat nav maps

We had the same problem . Went to Nissan dealer he said its sonething to do with Cyprus not :-)agreeing to sonething! Bit vague but it was several years ago, at which point he said it was "being resolved". Like eve:-)rything else that is still being resolved years later!
by darrow
Sun Oct 10, 2021 12:53 pm
Forum: Member Recommendations
Topic: Plasterer/painter
Replies: 0
Views: 3654

Plasterer/painter

I can recommend Darren Bone. He has correctex a bad job by two other tradesmen . Very rezsonable, punctual, and tidy. Most of all his work is excellent!