Place to do freelance work for a month

spudgun · #1 (**permalink**) 13th December 2010, 11:53 PM

Hey guys,

I want to go to Cyprus from the UK to do some work. I'm new in the UK (I have a UK passport) and I want to do some web design freelance work without having to pay the UK pounds.

then I will go back to the UK.

Is it possible to get rent, with broadband for 1 month or 1.5 months. In a decent place (how much?)

And it would be great to be somewhere fun.

Work hard and play hard

Which cities are best. which to avoid?

THanks in advance!

Spudgun

zin · #2 (**permalink**) 14th December 2010, 08:00 AM

You could do a holiday let somewhere on the island and pick somewhere which includes an Internet connection.

Holiday homes in Cyprus - holiday rentals direct from owner

If you find somewhere you like you can still get an Internet connection via CableNet which used to do monthly contracts rather than yearly ones, not sure if they still do though. You would need to put the post code here to see if your area is covered - Network Coverage - Home | Cablenet Communication Systems Ltd -

ellados · #3 (**permalink**) 14th December 2010, 08:08 AM

There's a lot of UK ex pats in Paphos and Limassol areas.

More rental places are now getting internet connections. You should certainly be able to haggle / get a reduction on rent for a month.

You could come over and stay in a cheaper hotel for a couple nights and do a trip around a few places to get a feel?

APW · #4 (**permalink**) 14th December 2010, 08:34 AM

Do you have a web design portfolio with some examples of your work?

spudgun · #5 (**permalink**) 15th December 2010, 03:59 PM

Thanks a lot for that. What is the weather like. Swimmable or not really? and where is the 'party' at?

Oh and I would want to spend around 50 pounds. Would that get me a decent one person place with internet and near the 'scene'? Can you hire a scooter without a drivers license (i only have a New Zealand drivers license at this stage)

APW I don't have time at the moment but if you send me some information and what you are looking for, expected cost then I can for on to a very capable collegue of mine.

Thanks,

James

Veronica · #6 (**permalink**) 15th December 2010, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by spudgun

Thanks a lot for that. What is the weather like. Swimmable or not really? and where is the 'party' at?

APW I don't have time at the moment but if you send me some information and what you are looking for, expected cost then I can for on to a very capable collegue of mine.

Thanks,

James

If you mean what is the weather like now the answer is its flippin cold

Mind you it does of course depend on what you are used to. To us its cold to you it might be mild. As for swimming that again depends what sort of water temp you are used to. Swimming pools are cold now unless heated and the sea has been very rough the past week.

spudgun · #7 (**permalink**) 15th December 2010, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Veronica

If you mean what is the weather like now the answer is its flippin cold

Mind you it does of course depend on what you are used to. To us its cold to you it might be mild. As for swimming that again depends what sort of water temp you are used to. Swimming pools are cold now unless heated and the sea has been very rough the past week.

Oh right I'll swim in a bathtub them

spudgun · #8 (**permalink**) 15th December 2010, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Veronica

If you mean what is the weather like now the answer is its flippin cold

Mind you it does of course depend on what you are used to. To us its cold to you it might be mild. As for swimming that again depends what sort of water temp you are used to. Swimming pools are cold now unless heated and the sea has been very rough the past week.

Oh right I'll swim in a bathtub then

Veronica · #9 (**permalink**) 15th December 2010, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by spudgun

Oh right I'll swim in a bathtub then

When you say 50pounds, do you mean per week? That is about 230 euros per month. For that you should be able to get a nice studio apartment but it would be unlikely to have internet.

spudgun · #10 (**permalink**) 15th December 2010, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Veronica

When you say 50pounds, do you mean per week? That is about 230 euros per month. For that you should be able to get a nice studio apartment but it would be unlikely to have internet.

Hi Veronica,

Yes I do mean per week. Would be great to escape this freezing london weather. i don't think i'm the first person in the world to say that! 60 quid with internet should do it right?