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| Copyright 2004-2010 Carol Palioudaki. Living in Crete Guide Book www.livingincrete.net |
| 'Living in Crete A Guide to Living, Working, Retiring & Buying Property in Crete' by Carol Palioudakis |
| Living in Crete |
| The Book |
The Living in Crete Book
A one- stop survival manual no long or short term resident, property
investor, worker or traveller in Crete or Greece should leave home without!
All you need to know before and after a move or property purchase in
Crete and Greece.
Pooling twenty years experience of living and working on the island of Crete,
the Living in Crete guide is packed with detailed information to make your stay
on the island – however long or short it may be – as painless and trouble free
as possible.
**Scroll down for a list of Contents **
Reviews and Testimonials
This is the most informative book I have read on living in Crete, or Greece for
that matter. It gives you loads of information, people to contact, government
departments, etc. I highly recommend this book to anyone hoping to move to
Crete, or just wanting information.
J.M. Amazon.co.uk customer review
'A gold mine of information'
www.cretanvista.gr
'Bringing together 20 years experience of living on the island, Carol
Palioudakis' book 'Living in Crete' is a treasure trove of information on the
realities of residing in Crete.'
A. Harrison . www.exepose.ex.ac.uk
'This resource is a must-have for anyone moving to Crete. Carol Palioudaki's
"Living in Crete - A Guide to Living, Working, Retiring & Buying Property in
Crete" seeks to take as much of the tension and stress out of being a new
expatriate as possible'
de Traci Regular www.go.greece.about.com
'Just to let you know I got your book this morning and I haven't put it down yet!
Many thanks for an absorbing read - when we get around to buying it will serve
us well! '
BW email.
'Telling sketches of the nature of the people and the places, the joys and the
pitfalls of living in Crete abound and leap graphically from the pages..... And of
course there is the advice. Where to go, who to contact, and even more
importantly, hints at what NOT to do and who NOT to trust without careful
thought in advance. Well written and exhaustively researched.'
Victor Hardbattle - Novelist and Travel Writer
www.victorhardbattle.com
A one- stop survival manual no long or short term resident, property
investor, worker or traveller in Crete or Greece should leave home without!
All you need to know before and after a move or property purchase in
Crete and Greece.
- Impartial information
- Considerations before moving, retiring or buying property in Crete
- Cretan culture and traditions
- Ways to deal with Greek bureaucracy
- How things work, in theory and in reality
- Advice and tips on where to go, who to contact, and what NOT to do.
- Directory of local Crete addresses and telephone numbers for all the
main government offices, utilities and services.
- Contacts and links
- Save time, trouble and money
- Unique guide
- Even long time residents will learn some new tips and will find that
this valuable resource can be used time and again as a reference book.
Pooling twenty years experience of living and working on the island of Crete,
the Living in Crete guide is packed with detailed information to make your stay
on the island – however long or short it may be – as painless and trouble free
as possible.
**Scroll down for a list of Contents **
Reviews and Testimonials
This is the most informative book I have read on living in Crete, or Greece for
that matter. It gives you loads of information, people to contact, government
departments, etc. I highly recommend this book to anyone hoping to move to
Crete, or just wanting information.
J.M. Amazon.co.uk customer review
'A gold mine of information'
www.cretanvista.gr
'Bringing together 20 years experience of living on the island, Carol
Palioudakis' book 'Living in Crete' is a treasure trove of information on the
realities of residing in Crete.'
A. Harrison . www.exepose.ex.ac.uk
'This resource is a must-have for anyone moving to Crete. Carol Palioudaki's
"Living in Crete - A Guide to Living, Working, Retiring & Buying Property in
Crete" seeks to take as much of the tension and stress out of being a new
expatriate as possible'
de Traci Regular www.go.greece.about.com
'Just to let you know I got your book this morning and I haven't put it down yet!
Many thanks for an absorbing read - when we get around to buying it will serve
us well! '
BW email.
'Telling sketches of the nature of the people and the places, the joys and the
pitfalls of living in Crete abound and leap graphically from the pages..... And of
course there is the advice. Where to go, who to contact, and even more
importantly, hints at what NOT to do and who NOT to trust without careful
thought in advance. Well written and exhaustively researched.'
Victor Hardbattle - Novelist and Travel Writer
www.victorhardbattle.com
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Living in Crete.
Introduction
Considering A Permanent Move.
Retiring To Crete
Chapter1.Cretan Life
The Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Culture & People
Language
2.Accommodation
Renting
Buying
Pitfalls
Utilities
EOT Licences
Property Management
House Insurance
3.Employment
Employment Opportunities
Where to look for work
Working Hours
Pay
Beware
Self employed
4.Red Tape in Greece
KEP
Residence Permit
Tax Number & Tax Returns
National Insurance- IKA, TAXI,
OGA, TEBE.
Benefits of IKA
Unemployment Benefit OAED
Introduction
Considering A Permanent Move.
Retiring To Crete
Chapter1.Cretan Life
The Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Culture & People
Language
2.Accommodation
Renting
Buying
Pitfalls
Utilities
EOT Licences
Property Management
House Insurance
3.Employment
Employment Opportunities
Where to look for work
Working Hours
Pay
Beware
Self employed
4.Red Tape in Greece
KEP
Residence Permit
Tax Number & Tax Returns
National Insurance- IKA, TAXI,
OGA, TEBE.
Benefits of IKA
Unemployment Benefit OAED
5.Health/Medical Treatment
Pharmacies and prescriptions
National Health/IKA Doctors
Private doctors
Hospital Treatment
Health Centres
Private Clinics
Private Health Insurance
6. Transport
Buses
Taxis
Driving in Crete
Importing a Car
New and secondhand cars
Car tax
Insurance
MOT
7.Communications
Telephone
Fixed Telephony
Mobile Phones
Internet
TV
Satellite TV
8. Greek Banks
Opening a bank account.
Cheques
Credit Cards
ATM’s
Bank Transfers
Importing and Exporting cash.
Pharmacies and prescriptions
National Health/IKA Doctors
Private doctors
Hospital Treatment
Health Centres
Private Clinics
Private Health Insurance
6. Transport
Buses
Taxis
Driving in Crete
Importing a Car
New and secondhand cars
Car tax
Insurance
MOT
7.Communications
Telephone
Fixed Telephony
Mobile Phones
Internet
TV
Satellite TV
8. Greek Banks
Opening a bank account.
Cheques
Credit Cards
ATM’s
Bank Transfers
Importing and Exporting cash.
9. Schools
English and other foreign
language schools
Greek Schools:
Nursery school
Private Nursery
Dimotiko
Gymnasio
Lykeio
Further Education
10. Getting Married in
Crete
Civil Marriage
Greek Orthodox and other
Churches
11. Pets
PET passport scheme
Animals in Crete
12. Leisure & Shopping
Groups and Associations
Activities
Cretan Festivals
Nightlife
Shopping
Further Help and Advice
Directory
Addresses, telephone
numbers and websites of
useful contacts and
organisations.
List of Lawyers in Crete
English and other foreign
language schools
Greek Schools:
Nursery school
Private Nursery
Dimotiko
Gymnasio
Lykeio
Further Education
10. Getting Married in
Crete
Civil Marriage
Greek Orthodox and other
Churches
11. Pets
PET passport scheme
Animals in Crete
12. Leisure & Shopping
Groups and Associations
Activities
Cretan Festivals
Nightlife
Shopping
Further Help and Advice
Directory
Addresses, telephone
numbers and websites of
useful contacts and
organisations.
List of Lawyers in Crete
| *List of CONTENTS: |
| "Living in Crete. A Guide to Living, Working, Retiring and Buying Property in Crete." ISBN 978 960 631 560 2 Published by Carol Palioudakis March 2007 Price £9.50 |
| Featured in the Sunday Telegraph Property Article and in 'GREECE' Magazine August 2007 |
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| Updates Rules and regulations sometimes change. The updates page keeps you informed of any changes since publication and as the situation develops. |
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