Blevins Franks Events March 2023

Blevins Franks Events March 2023

blevins franks events march 2023

Financial seminars

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Our 8509 Partner Blevins Franks are our go-to recommended financial advisors for UK ex-patriots living in or relocating to Cyprus. They will be hosting financial seminars later this month at two locations in Paphos, sharing their valuable knowledge on tax topics that apply in Cyprus, aptly named ‘Is Cyprus Now a Tax Haven’. See details for these seminars below, details provided by Blevins Franks:

Is Cyprus now a tax haven?

* Why Cyprus is seen as the country of choice for those looking for a tax-efficient home.

* Making the most of attractive tax rates on investment and retirement income.

* Disposing of business and overseas property assets tax free.

* Avoiding taxes on death – there is no Cyprus inheritance tax but British expatriates need to plan for the UK tax.

Investing today

* Why is inflation impacting your investments and income?

* What does 2023 have in store for your investments?

The seminars are free to attend, but seats are limited.

Book your seminar place now using the links below:

28 March | Droushia Heights Hotel, DROUSHIA

29 March | Elysium Hotel, KATO PAPHOS

You can also contact their Paphos office on  cypaphos@blevinsfranks.com or 26 023 100 for more information.

Blevins Franks – specialist financial planning advice for expatriates in Cyprus

Blevins Franks are experts at helping British expatriates make the most of their wealth in the most tax-efficient way possible, providing integrated, cross-border advice on tax planning, estate planning, investments and UK pensions. Their overriding aim is to give you peace of mind that your financial affairs are in order, for today and the future, for yourself and your family and heirs.

Blevins Franks has 45 years of experience providing tax and wealth management solutions to UK nationals living in and moving to Europe.  They have 24 offices across Cyprus, Spain, France, Portugal, Malta, Monaco and London, with an office in Paphos since 2002.

Find out more at www.blevinsfranks.com

 

Blevins Franks Wealth Management Limited (BFWML) is authorised and regulated by the Malta Financial Services Authority, registered number C 92917. Authorised to conduct investment services under the Investment Services Act and authorised to carry out insurance intermediary activities under the Insurance Distribution Act. Where advice is provided outside of Malta via the Insurance Distribution Directive or the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II, the applicable regulatory system differs in some respects from that of Malta. BFWML also provides taxation advice; its tax advisers are fully qualified tax specialists. Blevins Franks Trustees Limited is authorised and regulated by the Malta Financial Services Authority for the administration of trusts, retirement schemes and companies. This promotion has been approved and issued by BFWML.

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Scuba Diving as a Family on Holiday in Cyprus

Scuba Diving as a Family on Holiday in Cyprus

SCUBA DIVING AS A FAMILY ON HOLIDAY IN CYPRUS

Family Diving

It’s holiday time, you’re ready to kick back and relax, but you’d also like to find an amazing holiday activity for your kids – something that will create the best holiday memories, and also be great bonding family time. Look no further! Cyprus Diving Adventures is your perfect option and has scuba diving activities for children as young as 8. What better way to provide a wonderful adventure, try something new and spend time together.

Have you ever wondered what it is like to breathe and feel weightless under water whilst you discover a new underwater world,  or even if you already know how to dive, Scuba Diving is available for everyone with our “safety-first” rule:

From 8 years old, kids can do the Bubblemaker; a shallow dive experience to introduce little ones into the world of Scuba and Yes! your kids can do even do this amazing activity in your holiday villa pool.

From 10 years old, and for those who have never dived before, you can enroll in the Discover Scuba Diving half-day course, the perfect first dive experience to test the waters – the course takes place in the sea!

Or if you want to go for more and get the first Scuba certification, you can sign up for the Open Water Course. This course offers you 3 days of diving and a worldwide certification, so you’ll have the opportunity to continue exploring even more new places on your next holiday.

Family divers are welcome to do fun dives together, with many great dive sites to choose from, or you could choose to gain more experience with an Advanced Open Water Course, Rescue Course or Specialties.

Cyprus is the perfect place to try diving, learn or simply have fun while you explore clear, safe sea waters with stunning natural rock formations that provide a really beautiful landscape.

Come and join this amazing experience together!

Article provided by our friends at Cyprus Diving Adventures:

Cyprus Diving Adventures – Pissouri Village
Scuba Diving
Tel: 97 661 046
Website
Googlemap location for Cyprus Diving Adventures shop.

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Cyprus Culture – Some Handy Greek Phrases

Cyprus Culture – Some Handy Greek Phrases

Cyprus Culture – Some Handy Greek Phrases

It's All Greek To Me!

It’s always fun to learn some local phrases when you are travelling abroad. While English is widely spoken to a high standard across the island, learning some basic Greek words will come in handy and will be warmly appreciated by your hosts.

Enjoy practicing your Greek…

Alpha-Bet-a:

Greek alphabet

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Green Monday

Green Monday

Green Monday

A Day to Lookup

Easter is the most celebrated event of the year in Cyprus, even more so than Christmas. There are many traditions involved in Easter celebrations, starting with Green Monday. This year, 2023,  Green Monday lands on 27th February. 

‘Green Monday’ or ‘Clean Monday’ is a national public holiday and is the day that officially marks the start of Lent. As the first day of fasting for Lent (a 40 day period), it is tradition to feast on veggies and other fasting foods (including lagana bread). It is a day to be outdoors and the best part is the tradition of flying kites, so on Green Monday we recommend you…look up! 

Here come some facts:

Green Monday (also known as Clean Monday, Pure Monday, Ash Monday or Monday of Lent) is a public holiday in Greece and Cyprus, where it is celebrated with outdoor excursions, the consumption of shellfish and other fasting food, a special kind of azyme bread, baked only on that day, named “lagana” (Greek: λαγάνα) and the widespread custom of flying kites. Eating meat, eggs and dairy products is traditionally forbidden to Orthodox Christians throughout Lent, with fish being eaten only on major feast days, but shellfish is permitted in European denominations. This has created the tradition of eating elaborate dishes based on seafood (shellfish, molluscs, fish roe etc.). Traditionally, it is considered to mark the beginning of the spring season, that denotes the start of Lent.

The common term for this day, “Clean Monday”, refers to the leaving behind of sinful attitudes and non-fasting foods. Clean Monday—and thus Lent itself—begins on the preceding (Sunday) night,[1] at a special service called Forgiveness Vespers, which culminates with the Ceremony of Mutual Forgiveness, at which all present will bow down before one another and ask forgiveness. In this way, the faithful begin Lent with a clean conscience, with forgiveness, and with renewed Christian love. The entire first week of Great Lent is often referred to as “Clean Week”, and it is customary to go to Confession during this week, and to clean the house thoroughly.

During Green Monday flying a kite is the main past time. Families and groups of friends descend onto the beaches. Laden with picnics and, of course, their best kites ready to take part in the local kite festival.

 

Did you know? The ‘fasting’ calendar of the orthodox church is 48 days before Easter, 40 days before Christmas & lesser fasting periods throughout the year – in total, half the year is taken up by fasting.

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Why We Recommend: Photovoltaics

Why We Recommend: Photovoltaics

Why We Recommend: Photovoltaics

Photovoltaic panels on Villa 2 generated over €2,000 of electricity between August – December 2022.

Photovoltaics: good for the environment

Photovoltaics: good for the environment, good for your bills

With energy prices rising exponentially it is more beneficial than ever to consider sustainable energy sources alongside traditional methods of energy production. It is dismissive for us not to consider our carbon footprint in the world nowadays too – we are all well educated in the positive impact that renewable energy has on the environment, and in a country like Cyprus that benefits from around 300 days a year of sunshine, photovoltaics are not only an option, but an obvious and responsible choice.

How do photovoltaics work?

“Here comes the science bit”: When the sun light energy strikes a solar cell, the energy is absorbed by the photovoltaic cells in the panel and electrons are knocked loose from the atoms in the semiconductor material. The electrical conductors are attached to the positive and negative sides which forms an electrical circuit and these electrons are captured in the form of an electric current, and the energy creates electrical charges that move in response to this internal electrical field in the cell – causing electricity to flow.

What is the difference between photovoltaic panels and solar panels?

Quite simply, photovoltaic panels produce electricity, while solar thermal systems produce heat. Photovoltaics is the conversion of light into electricity whilst solar panels convert solar radiation into heat. Solar panels are the ideal way to produce hot water, as this can be stored for later use which is really energy efficient – most solar thermal systems have hot water storage tanks that store heated water until needed. We highly recommend making use of both systems.

Is the investment in photovoltaic panels worthwhile?

Solar installations have risen by around 45% in the UK last three years, as home owners start to realise the return on their investments into renewable energy. The initial cost of installation may be high, but solar panels can cut up to 90% off energy bills, so the return is quickly evened out and the long term savings are a no-brainer. Read some more UK-based statistics for a general opinion piece  on expertreviews.co.uk. If the UK see the benefits of investing in solar energy, then you can imagine how much more efficient the panels are in sunny Cyprus.

Moreover, there is a Solar Government Incentive in place in Cyprus that has been in place for 10 years, and according to a recent Stockwatch article (January 2023) the Government inted to continue and enhance the programme that was originally set to finish at the end of 2022. This grant scheme is for the thermal insulation of roofs and installation of photovoltaic systems – a subsidy of funds to assist home owners with installation costs, as part of the ‘Cyprus-Tomorrow’ Recovery and Sustainability Plan. There is also net metering in place in Cyprus which translates to money ‘back’ for excess energy produced that goes back into the Utility Grid – read more.  

Solar photovoltaic panels can also increase the value of your property, and very importantly, the investment in the planet is more than worthwhile.

It doesn't cost the world to save the planet" - Professor Ottmar Edenhoffer

If you would like to learn more about installation costs and logistics for you Aphrodite Hills property then please don’t hesitate to Get In Touch.

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