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Forum: Cyprus
Mar 28th 2013, 8:11 am
Replies: 89
Views: 17,191
Posted By Joe King

Re: Ex-pats and money in Cyprus banks

Banks reopen today BUT:

Daily withdrawals limited to 300 euros

Cashing of cheques banned

Those travelling abroad can take no more than 1,000 euros out of the country

Payments and/ or...
Forum: Cyprus
Mar 26th 2013, 9:25 am
Replies: 89
Views: 17,191
Posted By Joe King

Re: Ex-pats and money in Cyprus banks

If only that were true. You would be shocked if you knew how many Brits by abroad without using a lawyer and who do pay money directly into the seller's account. Someone on this thread has said...
Forum: Australia
Mar 19th 2013, 7:15 pm
Replies: 57
Views: 5,851
Posted By Joe King

Re: bank account robbery in Australia - watch out!

Glad you find it funny. Claiming it back can take months - which can cause all sorts of difficulties.

And what gives the government the right to do this anyway?
Forum: Australia
Mar 19th 2013, 6:35 pm
Replies: 39
Views: 3,777
Posted By Joe King

Re: Considering the merits of daughter attending uni in UK

Your daughter is 12?!

I think you'll need to revisit this nearer the time!

So much can and will change between now and then. ;)
Forum: Australia
Mar 19th 2013, 6:29 pm
Replies: 600
Views: 63,152
Posted By Joe King

Re: $1.48 to the £ today....this is getting ridiculous

A similar thing is happening in Australia with dormant bank accounts!
Forum: Australia
Mar 19th 2013, 6:23 pm
Replies: 57
Views: 5,851
Posted By Joe King

bank account robbery in Australia - watch out!

"HOUSEHOLDS face losing up to $109 million from their family savings as the Federal government moves to seize cash from inactive bank accounts.

After legislation was rushed through parliament, the...
Forum: Cyprus
Mar 18th 2013, 8:22 am
Replies: 89
Views: 17,191
Posted By Joe King

Re: Ex-pats and money in Cyprus banks

Let's hope someone somewhere sees that it shouldn't be the little people who pay for this mess.

UPDATE: It looks like the delay is over plans to maybe exclude smaller savers with deposits up to...
Forum: Cyprus
Mar 18th 2013, 8:21 am
Replies: 89
Views: 17,191
Posted By Joe King

Re: Ex-pats and money in Cyprus banks

Paying money straight into a seller's bank account is a very dangerous thing to do in any country and really bad advice.

Once the transfer is made, who is to say the seller will vacate the...
Forum: Cyprus
Mar 18th 2013, 8:17 am
Replies: 89
Views: 17,191
Posted By Joe King

Re: Ex-pats and money in Cyprus banks

Just because you think it should apply, doesn't mean it does.

The guarantee is in place no matter the level of depositors' confidence. That's why it is called a guarantee.
Forum: Cyprus
Mar 17th 2013, 6:49 pm
Replies: 89
Views: 17,191
Posted By Joe King

Re: Ex-pats and money in Cyprus banks

:D

I'm not sure why they even need that threat - the money is just going to be taken at source from every bank account on Monday when the banks are shut. Avoidance is going to be impossible.
Forum: Cyprus
Mar 17th 2013, 3:57 pm
Replies: 89
Views: 17,191
Posted By Joe King

Re: Ex-pats and money in Cyprus banks

You really will need to see professional financial and legal advice BlueAndy5. You are talking about investing a considerable sum of money in a foreign country facing economic collapse. It's all...
Forum: Cyprus
Mar 17th 2013, 2:00 pm
Replies: 89
Views: 17,191
Posted By Joe King

Re: Ex-pats and money in Cyprus banks

Imagine if you had transferred the entire funds to buy a property last week - you would be thousands of pounds out of pocket. Lucky escape! Others won't have been so fortunate.

A lot of rich...
Forum: Cyprus
Mar 17th 2013, 10:53 am
Replies: 89
Views: 17,191
Posted By Joe King

Re: Ex-pats and money in Cyprus banks

Another update from the BBC:

Cyprus bank levy: UK to compensate troops and government workers based in Cyprus, but not ordinary ex-pats :frown:
Forum: Cyprus
Mar 17th 2013, 9:48 am
Replies: 89
Views: 17,191
Posted By Joe King

Re: Ex-pats and money in Cyprus banks

You've just contradicted yourself. First you say something like this would never happen, but then say you've read that it already has happened!

As for it never happening because of the reasons...
Forum: Cyprus
Mar 17th 2013, 8:57 am
Replies: 89
Views: 17,191
Posted By Joe King

Re: Ex-pats and money in Cyprus banks

Breaking news.

"Cyprus's parliament has postponed an emergency session on a controversial bailout deal for the country's banks.

The debate, and a presidential address, were to happen on Sunday...
Forum: Cyprus
Mar 17th 2013, 8:53 am
Replies: 6
Views: 2,267
Posted By Joe King

Re: How Many Brits in Cyprus

Official figures put the number at around 60,000, but as zygiman says that doesn't include "residential tourists".
Forum: Cyprus
Mar 17th 2013, 8:48 am
Replies: 89
Views: 17,191
Posted By Joe King

Re: Ex-pats and money in Cyprus banks

This has nothing to do with the depositors guarantee scheme - the banks haven't failed and even if they had that guarantee only covers a proportion of deposits.

Taking all your money out of your...
Forum: Cyprus
Mar 16th 2013, 4:10 pm
Replies: 89
Views: 17,191
Posted By Joe King

Ex-pats and money in Cyprus banks

Shocked to hear that the EU bailout will be partly financed by money held in Cyprus bank accounts:

Those with under 100,000 euros deposited must pay 6.75%

Those with more than 100,000 in their...
Forum: Spain
Apr 17th 2008, 7:16 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,692
Posted By Joe King

Re: any advice appreciated!!

Kids shouldn't be a problem - 12 year old may struggle in state schools especially if in non-Spanish speaking region. There are some excellent international schools here, but also a few poor ones...
Forum: Spain
Apr 17th 2008, 6:41 pm
Replies: 124
Views: 7,582
Posted By Joe King

Re: Illegal House.

Definitely won't go to jail, but may lose the house and money I'm afraid. I wih this didn't happen so often. :(
Forum: Spain
Apr 17th 2008, 6:35 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 2,005
Posted By Joe King

Adios España!

Haven't posted for a while so apologies if I haven't answered someone.

This will be my last post as we have sold up and are heading home. We have had some fantastic years in Spain on both the...
Forum: Spain
Dec 23rd 2007, 5:45 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,101
Posted By Joe King

Re: Management of Private Road

Yes, if you are not doing so already, you will need to contribute to the town if your urbanisation is adopted - and if you are, it may mean paying more, but a lot less than you would in the UK and...
Forum: Spain
Dec 23rd 2007, 4:50 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 982
Posted By Joe King

Re: Pet Passport

Really sorry to hear that - at least you where there for Otis when it mattered.
Forum: Spain
Dec 23rd 2007, 3:23 pm
Replies: 204
Views: 11,859
Posted By Joe King

Re: People Going Back To UK

You've been well and truly rumbled- I mean キャッチしていたアウト :p
Forum: Spain
Dec 23rd 2007, 11:03 am
Replies: 9
Views: 838
Posted By Joe King

Re: Religion in Spanish Primary School

In Spain, there is an obligation to teach religious education in school, but it is not compulsory for children - if you choose not to, your child will do "alternativo".

One thing though. Your...
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