North Cyprus
 

Looking for other would be or already ex pats for North Cyprus.
We already own there and have visited in all seasons. Thinking of spending our next phase there permanent.

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Never been to the north but I wish you luck.

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Hi, we are also looking at moving to north Cyprus this year. Hopefully around september. Whereabouts is your property? Where do you live now? Sandra

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Our place is near Tatlisu and we are in Kent. We know north Cyprus quite well and have spent time just living rather than being on holiday.

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Hi, we're in Kent too!!! We live in Bexleyheath. We are hoping to rent a friends villa in iskele, but if that doesn't work out we'll look around kyrenia as we have a 12 year old son and the international schools all seem to be around that area. Do you have kids moving with you? Sandra

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Wow how funny not far from us in Kent. We won't have kids as we are early retireing. There are many places for rentals so you won't have a problem. Work is a big problem though if you need it.

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No, we're hoping to early retire too!!! We are hoping to get over in April / may time to have a look at the schools. Can't wait for those balmy evenings sitting in bogaz harbour with a nice glass of wine! !! What area of Kent are you in? Sandra

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Medway! I go over again May for 6-8 weeks. Went to Bogaz in January and although very quiet it looked like it would be a lovely place to meet people for a drink. We don't tend to go into Girne that much as there is always plenty to do around Tatlisu, kucuk Erenkoy and Esentepe. As you know life is simpler there and in the heat one job a day is enough to have you reaching for the sunbed lol

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We love the sound of Northern Cyprus. Living in Perth, Australia at the moment but find the costs very high.
We have considered a number of places but N Cyprus sounds a worthy candidate. Malta is second.
Hopefully we can get a platform on this thread going on all to do with Northern Cyprus, warts and all.

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Hi Troubadour, warts and all is North Cyprus it has it's problems and pitfalls. But it's beautiful and the local people are lovely?

In essence rent don't buy when you first go. Winter can be uncomfortable as the houses are built for heat in summer so in the winter there are times it's damp and cold indoors unless you plan well. Log burners etc are available and as I say planning for it means it's just a bit different.
Work is difficult to get and generally very poorly paid unless you start your own business but then you need a Turkish Cypriot partner and a large bond deposit. Upside is the cost of living although rising is still low, the weather is good all year apart from the rains in Feb/march but it's not all the time or everyday. It's still lovely to go out for walks etc. shopping and eating is basic but improving.

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Remember North Cyprus is not EU it is run by Turkey and still uses the Turkish Lira. The laws and beurocracy are a minefield and you can only stay in North Cyprus for 90 days unless you apply for residency which has its whole own set of rules and hoop jumping lol nothing is impossible and I can't wait to be a permanent part of it all.

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Part of the pull for us is that it's not part of the EU!!! Personally, I have been to lots of European countries but I can honestly say that this is where I felt most at home! !! The local people are lovely, the Mediterranean is on your doorstep no matter where you live and the cost of living is still much cheaper certainly than in England. Can't wait to start our new life there. Sandra

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Sandra that's exactly the way we think. We love it I just wouldn't want anyone to be under any false impressions. We have been going over for 5 years now and always can't wait to be back. The spreadsheet has been prepared and the countdown clocks are on for being there full time. Just a few loose ends here stop it being today lol

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Hi Mint (don't know if that's your name), I wish we could be there tomorrow too!!! We want our son to finish this year's schooling hence september, but we'll certainly be there as soon as we can! !! Excited lol. Sandra

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How does the 12 year old feel about it as it's a very different world than uk at that age! With North Cyprus being so small we have probably passed each other somewhere. How many times have you been.
Sheila ;-)

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Hi Sheila, Dan (our son) is ok with it. He will miss his friends but with the Internet and x box live he can talk to them daily! !! Seriously, he's a very sociable boy and I don't think he'll have trouble making new friends. He loves the outdoors and I think he'll have a great time exploring. We were originally looking at both Spain and trnc but his preference is Cyprus! !! We've only been a couple of times but as our friends own there it was more like living than being on hols! !! We already have quite a few contacts both turkish cypriots and ex pats. Sandra

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Thanks for your reply.I wouldn't be interested in working there. Nor in all probability in buying. I'm aware of the political pitfalls that some UK buyers have found themselves in with regards to the legal aspects.

I wonder how cold it gets? Don't care for dampness in any sense, so that would be a consideration. I guess only way to get a true is to spend a part of a winter there. Otherwise make it a six month summer stay as some tend to do.
Having more than enough sun at the present location does not make it the prime factor though. More a relaxed, friendly place with ambiance and a vibe.
Also a varied population base. Would like a mixed bunch of expats as we speak German and French besides English. Would hope to learn Turkish as well of course and perhaps basic Greek for the other side.

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Yes will have to re examine the legal immigration requirements again. Hopefully sufficient funds and not seeking work and being over 50 will ease the way, if we did decide to go ahead.

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So it would appear contact is rather easy to make with the local folk. That would infer that many speak English at least to an extent.
Is corruption an issue to be wary off there. I mean more than usual?

Have you folk experienced the Greek side? We had only a short stay. I liked the island but didn't find the locals particularly friendly. Indifferent more the case.

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Hi troubadour, as said the locals, certainly the ones that we have met, are lovely. The majority of the people we met speak English and we did meet a few Germans as well so you can put your deutsch to good use as well!!! As I understand it the crime rate is very low in Cyprus so, hopefully, not too much corruption! !! Are you Australian or originally from somewhere else? Sandra

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Hi Sheila, can I ask do you normally fly to the south or in to Ercan? We've only ever flown in to larnaca and crossed the border. Sandra

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Troubadour, lots of Local Turkish Cypriots and Turkish people speak some English. There are many Norweigians, Germans and Russians living there. Weather wise it goes down to around 6 or 7degrees at night. You can get lovely bright sunny days but as I said damp evenings mean air con on hot or a log burner etc. we have been to the South but it doesn't have the same atmosphere and charm for us.

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Sandra, we go Larnaca or Ercan depending on price and times. Larnaca is a £50 taxi transfer each way so we always add that when looking at prices. Taxi transfer for us is just around the hour mark. If we fly into Ercan then the hire car is there ready and it's a 30 minute drive for us to home.

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Yes, we pay £50 each way for the taxi too. I will have a look at the ercan flights. Which airline and airport do they fly from? Sandra

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Best for us is Pegasus Stansted to Ercan. Touch down in Turkey but no change of plane just sit on plane for between 25 - 40 minutes depending on which Turkish Airport we drop into. Luggage allowance included but no meals but we are ok with that.

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There are many forum for North Cyprus here are a few if it will help.

http://www.lemongrovecyprus.com
http://kibkomnorthcyprusforum.com
http://northcyprusforum.net

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Thanks for that Sheila. We must keep in touch and if we're over at the same time in May perhaps we could meet up for a drink!!! Sandra

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Either private message me on here or if you ever get to Bluewater we could meet for a coffee.

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How do you private message? I do get to bluewater occasionally, I'll let you know. Do you ever go into Dartford? I work there. Sandra

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I've just found out how to private message! !! Lol

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This might be a good read as well
http://www.kibkomtimes.com

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http://northerncyprus.createforumhosting.com
forgot this one

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Hi Sheila, are we still on for Thursday? Sandra x

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Yes definitely it will be good to talk to someone interested in North Cyprus as sometimes I think friends eyes start to roll after a while :rofl:

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I know the feeling! !! Look forward to meeting you. Sandra x