Cyprus Property Information
Here are some useful information about living in Cyprus
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[slide name=”Banking in Cyprus”]As of the 01.01.2008 the currency of the Republic is the Euro € which replaced the Cyprus Pound.
Notes and coins currently in circulation are as follows:
Banknotes: €5, €10, €20, €50, €100, €200, €500
Coins: 1 cent, 2 cents, 5 cents, 10 cents, 20 cents, 50 cents.
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[slide name=”Income Tax Information”]Arriving in Cyprus can be a daunting thing when it comes to red tape and regulations. When on a fixed income it is important to minimize the tax you pay.
The Cyprus tax system allows you to pay low tax under Double taxation treaties with many countries including the UK. Flat rate tax starts from 5%.
A visit to the Tax office of your town will answer all your queries. They are extremely helpful and will help you file for a tax rebate from the UK.
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[slide name=”Medical Facilities in Cyprus”]Medical treatment and assistance is offered free of charge to international tourists in case of health emergencies at the Accident and Emergency Department of Government Hospitals and Institutions.
Out-patient and in-patient treatment is provided against payment of the prescribed fees. Holiday-makers can also make use of their health insurance, which covers medical expenses, provided that this insurance covers the length of their stay on the island.
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[slide name=”Expatriate Healthcare”]When you move to Cyprus and register with Cypriot Immigration they require that you have existing medical insurance. This can be achieved in three ways
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[slide name=”Education in Cyprus”]In Cyprus Education is split into two sectors – the Governmental Sector and the Private Sector.
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[slide name=”Eating in Cyprus”]You will certainly never grow hungry in Cyprus as when touring the villages someone is sure to offer you a Greek coffee, some fruit, cheese, wine or even a shot of “Zivania” a local spirit with fire in its heart.
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[slide name=”Religion”]The freedom of religion is safeguarded in the Cyprus constitution. “Every person has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion” and that “all religions are equal before the law” and that no one shall be discriminated against because of his religion.
The majority of the population of Cyprus (84,1%) is Greek Cypriot and Christian Orthodox. Turkish Cypriots, who make up 11,7% of the population, are Sunnite Moslems. Armenians, Maronites and Latins make up 1% of the population, while 3,2% are foreign nationals.
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[slide name=”Pets”]Purchasing property in Cyprus can mean a new home for the owners and their pets. If you are considering bringing your pet to Cyprus it may be necessary to place the animal in quarantine for up to 6 months.
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[slide name=”History”]There is ten thousand years of culture and architecture, with every inch steeped with history and the ever changing landscapes full of archaeological sites, makes every area of Cyprus an archaeologist’s heaven.
Few countries can boast the course of their existence over 10.000 years, when approximately 8.000 B.C. the island of Cyprus was already inhabited. The island’s strategic position, its copper deposits and its timber attracted the first Greeks who came to the island over 3.000 years ago at the end of the Trojan wars.
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