moving to cyprus

debs · #1 (**permalink**) 1st October 2007, 11:33 AM

H i there, My husband and I are hoping to move out to Cyprus with our two children in the beginning of next year. We have been out to Cyprus a few times looking at properties and schools. We have decided we would like to buy and settle in Limassol and hopefully send the children to the Heritage school. If anyone can help me with which area of Limassol would be worth considering. I need to be around people with families and not be isolated. It would be great to be among the brits but also it would be nice to mix with the Cypriots. Any advice appreciated. THANKS

synthia · #2 (**permalink**) 1st October 2007, 04:22 PM

Welcome to the expat forum, debs. I'm going to copy your post to the Cyprus forum, under Forums by Country, where you might get more responses.

snursy · #3 (**permalink**) 2nd October 2007, 07:12 AM

Limassol is a good area to start with, it is less touristy and a busy place.
The Heritage school has a good reputation and some of the villages are lovely...... with Brits living there so you can get to know people.
We have lived in Limassol, Paralimini and now Larnaca so l been about abit, l also know Pafos as l stay there when my husband goes there on business. There is not many if any place l have'nt visited here so l know the island well.
Good luck with the move.
CJ

Aase · #4 (**permalink**) 2nd October 2007, 09:06 AM

We have the same plans as you, just that we don't think we'll be able to move until next summer. We are going out for a week at the end of the month and will visit The Heritage and possibly another school (even though I have set my mind on The Heritage though...). I have asked a similar question to you on a different forum and was recommended areas such as Palodeia and Ayia Phyla as they are near the school but also near Limassol.

How old are your children? Mine are 6 and 4 and will be in Year 3 and Reception next September.

debs · #5 (**permalink**) 3rd October 2007, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Aase

We have the same plans as you, just that we don't think we'll be able to move until next summer. We are going out for a week at the end of the month and will visit The Heritage and possibly another school (even though I have set my mind on The Heritage though...). I have asked a similar question to you on a different forum and was recommended areas such as Palodeia and Ayia Phyla as they are near the school but also near Limassol.

How old are your children? Mine are 6 and 4 and will be in Year 3 and Reception next September.

I have a son who will be 14 at the end of the month and a daughter who will be 12 in December. I feel if we dont make the move soon it will only get harder. The eldest is already saying he doesnt really want to leave his mates.
We thought moving over the winter months would be better than trying to move in the boiling heat, as you will know the summer can be really hot.
We was in Cyrus April of this year and July so we have had a taste of seasons. We visited the new Heritage school and it looks fantastic.
If you have anymore useful info let me know.

yummymummy150 · #6 (**permalink**) 3rd October 2007, 08:56 AM

iIf your son is like mine he spead a lot of time on msm. and cyprus is not too far friends will love to come for holis. six months a new set of friends. but try telling them that.but you just have to go for it. all the best in your new life.
ps we hope to be there nov 2008.

Aase · #7 (**permalink**) 3rd October 2007, 10:42 AM

I see your point in moving in the winter, it definitely makes the adjustment easier. Due to commitments in the UK, etc. realistically it won't be possible for us to leave earlier. If it were up to me I'd move tomorrow, though... Still, for the kids I think it will be good to start school at the beginning of a new academic year, especially as my daugther is starting Reception next September and is in a fantastic nursery school in London (can't say the same about the primary school my son attends, though...).

Just received an e-mail from The Heritage to arrange for us to visit the school when we are out there at the end of the month. Must say I have been impressed with their efficiency and helpfulness and for me, first impressions are always important!

Will feed back after our visit. Am very excited now but also a bit nervous. I am not a regular visitor to Cyprus but have been there a few times in the past on holiday. Once I was there in the middle of August so do remember how hot it can get!

yummymummy150 · #8 (**permalink**) 3rd October 2007, 04:10 PM

, hope all goes well on your trip,My daughter came back on sat. and it was 30-33. It will be down to around 25 when you go(better for lookingat housing, schools ect) it can start too get chilly at night(well light cardie will do). Take care enjoy,but dont let the sun go to your head.
TRICIA

Aase · #9 (**permalink**) 4th October 2007, 10:12 AM

Thanks, Tricia. 25 degrees is fine for me, it will certainly be warmer than in London (even though London is quite pleasant today with sun and about 18 degrees).

Just over two weeks to go - am very excited!!!

sal0906 · #10 (**permalink**) 25th October 2007, 09:18 PM

Hi Debs,

We are moving to Limassol at the beginning of the new year. My son will be attending the Heritage school (although he is younger than your children) . It would still be nice to chat and compare notes. Have you found a place to live? We spent the summer in Cyprus and the villages around the school area are very nice. The people on this forum and the other forums seem really friendly, so I hoping making friends will be ok.

Take care

Sal