moving to cyprus

theo79 · #1 (**permalink**) 12th June 2012, 01:26 PM

Hi, myself my wife and our two year old daughter will be moving to cyprus for 1 year in september as a sort of see how things go year, we are planning on renting for this first year (in ayia napa area) and have looked on numerous webssites at properties but i was wondering would it be better to come to cyprus for a couple of weeks and deal directly with an agent there?

SWJ · #2 (**permalink**) 13th June 2012, 11:12 PM

Do you know that Ayia Napa virtually comes to a stand still during winter?

If you are looking for work I would recommend nearer Limassol, Nicosia or Larnaca.

theo79 · #3 (**permalink**) 15th June 2012, 07:34 AM

i didn't know that, i presumed it would slow down a little i'll have to check out those other areas, thanks for the advice

Veronica · #4 (**permalink**) 15th June 2012, 07:39 AM

Also check out the Paphos area. Open all year round, large British community, plenty to do at all times and much greener, nicer scenery etc than the Larnaca side of the island.

SWJ · #5 (**permalink**) 15th June 2012, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Veronica

Also check out the Paphos area. Open all year round, large British community, plenty to do at all times and much greener, nicer scenery etc than the Larnaca side of the island.

Very true Veronica, and with the bypass he could get to Limassol in 30 minutes

theo79 · #6 (**permalink**) 15th June 2012, 07:59 AM

thank you very much although we are not desperate to work as we have a reasonable income from the uk, what is the realistic chances of finding some sort of job i'm not overly worried about the level of pay but would just like something to keep me active i'm only 32 and don't think i'm quite ready to relax full time :-)

Veronica · #7 (**permalink**) 15th June 2012, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by SWJ

Very true Veronica, and with the bypass he could get to Limassol in 30 minutes

It depends on whereabout in Paphos you are, but from roundabout at the start of the motorway you can do Limassol easily in 30 minutes. From the other side of Paphos you have factor in the length of time it takes to get through Paphos and that of course depends on how far out you are. From Peyia for example you need to add another 20 minutes at least.

Veronica · #8 (**permalink**) 15th June 2012, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by theo79

thank you very much although we are not desperate to work as we have a reasonable income from the uk, what is the realistic chances of finding some sort of job i'm not overly worried about the level of pay but would just like something to keep me active i'm only 32 and don't think i'm quite ready to relax full time :-)

As you have an income and don't need to rely too much on earning large wages it should be relatively easy to find something part time to keep you occupied.
It is only when people have young children and have to rely on earning good wages that I worry as those jobs that are available are not well paid.
Also of course it depends on your skills, your experience etc as to what sort of job would be open to you.

theo79 · #9 (**permalink**) 15th June 2012, 08:10 AM

oh and are the rental levels reasonable in paphos and surrounding villages? we're hoping to rent a 2/3 bedroom furnished villa with a pool. Should we rent using a website before we leave or if we book a two week holiday would it be possible to find somewhere to rent from a local agent in that time? (sorry for all the questions)

theo79 · #10 (**permalink**) 15th June 2012, 08:14 AM

i'm a clean water engineer by trade but i'm not expecting to find work in that field i grew up in and have ownerd two bars in england so i'd happily work as a barman or something along those lines i'm pretty open to doing anything i'm a quick learner and have already had a number of greek speaking lessons so i've got the basics down quite well now