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- Which removal companies do local moves in Cyprus?Many Cyprus movers focus on international shipping, so ask directly whether they do domestic house moves between towns or within the same town.
- How much does it cost to move house in Cyprus?Movers in Cyprus do not publish rates, so ask several for a quote.
- Should you hire a van instead?For a studio or a small flat, a hired van and a couple of friends can work.
- How do you get rid of furniture before moving?Sell or give away what you do not want on Bazaraki, the island's biggest classifieds site, or in local expat Facebook groups.
- How do you get your rental deposit back?If you rent, check the notice clause in your contract and give notice in writing.
- How do you move electricity, water and internet?Electricity is supplied island-wide by the Electricity Authority of Cyprus.
- Who do you need to tell about your new address in Cyprus?There is no published online procedure for reporting an address change to the Migration Department, so ask your district office.
Quick answer
To move house within Cyprus, get two or three written quotes from local removal companies (or hire a van), book four to eight weeks ahead, and give notice on your rental. Before you go, close or transfer your EAC electricity and district water accounts and ask your internet provider to move your line. After the move, update your address with the Tax Department (Tax For All), the Road Transport Department, the Migration Department if you hold a residence document, Social Insurance, GESY, your bank and your children's school, and consider Cyprus Post's mail redirection, which costs €10 for up to six months.
- Removal prices depend on volume, floors and lift access, distance between towns, packing and timing; get written quotes after a survey or video call.
- EAC and water accounts follow the person, not the flat: close the old ones with a final reading and open new ones at the new address.
- EOA Lemesos refunds any water deposit surplus within two weeks of closing an account and charges new tenants a €250 deposit (checked October 2026).
- Cyprus Post redirects mail for a €10 fee, paid in stamps, for up to six months; parcels and registered items collected at a post office are excluded.
- You can change your address yourself in the Profile section of Tax For All; other bodies need a call, a portal update or a visit.
Moving house within Cyprus means three jobs: getting your things across (a removal company or a hired van), switching your electricity, water and internet, and telling a long list of offices your new address. There is no single change-of-address service, so the order matters. This guide gives you named movers, what a quote should cover, a timeline and a checklist table with the links you need.
Which removal companies do local moves in Cyprus?
Many Cyprus movers focus on international shipping, so ask directly whether they do domestic house moves between towns or within the same town. These firms advertise moves within Cyprus and had active websites in 2026:
| Company | Based / covers | What they offer | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| TPC Movers | Limassol, moves across Cyprus | Free estimate, packing, transport, unloading and furniture assembly; belongings insured; also a man-and-van service | tpcmovers.com |
| PPS Worldwide Moving | Cyprus (listed under Nicosia) | Removals and relocations in Cyprus and abroad, packing material, storage, moving insurance | ppsmoving.com |
For more names, including smaller man-with-a-van operators in Limassol, Paphos, Larnaca and Nicosia, the AngloInfo Cyprus removals directory lists local firms. Many small operators work mainly through Facebook or phone, so check reviews and ask for a written quote before you book.
How much does it cost to move house in Cyprus?
Movers in Cyprus do not publish rates, so ask several for a quote. Quotes depend on:
- Volume: a one-bedroom flat and a four-bedroom villa with a garden are very different jobs.
- Access: floors, lift size, narrow stairs, parking for the truck, and whether furniture must go over a balcony.
- Distance: a move inside Limassol is cheaper than Nicosia to Paphos, which takes most of a day.
- Packing: full packing, fragile-only packing or you pack yourself.
- Assembly: taking apart and rebuilding beds, wardrobes and kitchen units.
- Timing: end of month, Saturdays and the summer peak (June to September, when leases often end) book up first.
What a good quote should include
- A survey, in person or by video call, before the price is fixed.
- A written price that says whether VAT is included.
- What is covered: packing materials, labour, disassembly and assembly, number of crew and vehicles.
- Insurance cover and how to claim for damage.
- Extra charges, such as waiting time, a second trip, storage or a crane or furniture lift.
Get at least two quotes and compare them line by line, not only on the total.
Should you hire a van instead?
For a studio or a small flat, a hired van and a couple of friends can work. A standard car licence (category B) covers vans up to 3,500 kg; check your licence and the rental company's age and insurance rules before booking. Book well ahead for weekends and the end of the month, and remember that many Cypriot flats have no lift. Some movers, including TPC Movers, also offer a man-and-van service, which costs less than a full removal but gets your fridge down the stairs.
How do you get rid of furniture before moving?
Moving less costs less. Sell or give away what you do not want on Bazaraki, the island's biggest classifieds site, or in local expat Facebook groups. Start four to six weeks ahead, because buyers want to collect at a time that suits them.
Bulky items that nobody wants, such as old mattresses, broken furniture and electrical appliances, can go free of charge to your district's Green Point. Our guide to recycling and Green Points explains what each site accepts. Do not leave furniture beside the communal bins.
How do you get your rental deposit back?
If you rent, check the notice clause in your contract and give notice in writing. Then:
- Book a check-out with the landlord and compare the flat against the original inventory and photos.
- Clean thoroughly and repair small damage you caused.
- Take dated photos and videos of every room and of the electricity and water meters.
- Hand back all keys and remotes against a signed note.
- Send the landlord proof that the utility accounts are closed and the final bills paid.
Our guide to renting in Cyprus covers deposits, deductions and what to do if a landlord will not pay you back.
How do you move electricity, water and internet?
Electricity (EAC)
Electricity is supplied island-wide by the Electricity Authority of Cyprus. Ask EAC to end supply at the old address on your moving date, so your final bill is based on a final meter reading, and sign a new supply agreement for the new home. As a tenant you pay a deposit when you sign: as of 2026, EAC's deposit table lists €200 for Cypriot and EU tenants and €350 for non-EU tenants, and in June 2026 the transfer fee was €15 plus VAT. Our guide to setting up electricity and water lists the documents.
Water
Water is handled by district bodies, not one national company, and the 2024 local government reform moved much of it to the new District Local Government Organisations (EOAs). As of June 2026, water transfers in the Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca, Paphos and Famagusta districts are handled by each district's EOA. Your current water bill shows which body to contact.
In the Limassol district, EOA Lemesos says only the registered consumer can apply to disconnect. The final bill comes from the meter reading, any deposit is used to pay it, and a surplus is refunded within two weeks. At the new home, you apply for a transfer with your rental contract or title deed and a photo of the meter, and pay a deposit of €250 as a tenant or €50 as an owner (checked October 2026). If you move to another district, the new district's EOA sets its own rules.
Internet
Contact Cyta, Epic, PrimeTel or Cablenet at least three to four weeks before the move. Ask whether they cover the new address and on what technology, how long reconnection takes, and whether moving changes your contract. If they cannot serve the new home, check what early termination costs before you switch. Installations are slower in summer. Our guide to home internet in Cyprus compares providers.
Who do you need to tell about your new address in Cyprus?
| Who | Why it matters | How to update | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Department | Tax letters and your tax return | Profile section of Tax For All, via CY Login | Tax For All |
| Migration Department | Your residence document (MEU1 yellow slip, MEU3, Withdrawal Agreement card or permit) | Ask the Migration Department how to record the new address; bring your rental contract | Migration Department |
| Road Transport Department | Driving licence and vehicle registration, road tax notices | Ask the RTD how to update your licence and car registration | RTD |
| Social Insurance Services | Contributions record and benefit letters | Contact your District Social Insurance Office | Social Insurance |
| GESY | Contact details; choosing a personal doctor near the new home | Update details in the Beneficiary Portal; minimum periods apply before changing doctor | GESY |
| Public schools | Your child's school depends on your home address | Contact the school and your District Education Office | eDEA portal |
| Your municipality | Refuse collection fees and other local charges | Tell the old and new municipality so fees are billed to the right person | e.g. Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaka |
| Cyprus Post | Catch letters sent to the old address | Mail redirection form T.Y.1 at any post office | Form (PDF) |
| Banks, insurers, employer | Statements, cards, car and home insurance, payslips | Online banking or app; tell HR in writing | Banks for expats |
A few notes on the trickier ones:
- Residence documents. There is no published online procedure for reporting an address change to the Migration Department, so ask your district office. Keep your new rental contract to hand and ask the Migration Department whether your document or file needs updating, ideally well before your next renewal.
- Schools. Moving within the same school area changes nothing. Moving to a new area mid-year means contacting the District Education Office, which places pupils at the nearest school with space. Our guide to public school enrolment explains the yearly January transfer window.
- GESY doctor. If your personal doctor is now far away, you can register with a new one, but only after a minimum period on your current doctor's list; check with the GESY Contact Centre on 17000.
- Mail redirection. Cyprus Post's form costs €10, paid in stamps stuck on the form, and the service starts within five working days and lasts up to six months. Parcels and registered items you collect from a post office are not redirected.
What is a good moving timeline?
| When | What to do |
|---|---|
| 8 weeks before | Give notice on your rental (check the contract), ask two or three movers for surveys, start selling furniture on Bazaraki |
| 4 weeks before | Book the mover or van, tell your internet provider and book reconnection, check the school situation, get the new landlord's consent forms for utilities |
| 2 weeks before | Arrange EAC and water closure at the old home and new accounts at the new one, submit the mail redirection form, take bulky waste to a Green Point |
| Moving day | Photograph meters at both homes, check the inventory at the old flat, hand back keys against a signed note |
| First 2 weeks after | Update Tax For All, bank, employer and insurers; contact the RTD, Migration Department, Social Insurance, GESY and the municipality |
What to do next
- New to the island as well as to your new flat? Work through our first 90 days admin checklist.
- Read setting up electricity and water before you sign the new utility agreements.
- Compare providers in our guide to home internet and mobile phones in Cyprus.
- Check your deposit and notice rights in renting in Cyprus.
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How much does a removal company cost in Cyprus?
There is no published standard rate. The price depends on how much you own, stairs and lift access, the distance between the two homes, whether the firm packs for you and the day of the move. Ask at least two companies for a written quote after a survey.
How do I change my address in Cyprus?
There is no single change-of-address service. Update each body separately: Tax For All online, then the Road Transport Department, the Migration Department (if you hold a residence document), Social Insurance, GESY, your bank, insurers, schools and your municipality.
Does Cyprus Post forward mail when you move?
Yes. Cyprus Post's mail redirection application costs €10, paid in stamps on the form at any post office, and runs for up to six months, starting within five working days. Parcels and registered mail collected at a post office are not redirected.
Do I need to transfer my EAC account when I move house in Cyprus?
Yes. Ask EAC to end supply at the old address on your moving date so the final bill is based on a final reading, and sign a new supply agreement at the new home. A deposit applies to tenants, so plan for it.
Can I move my Cyta or Epic internet to a new address?
Usually, if the provider covers the new address. Contact the provider a few weeks before the move to check coverage and book the reconnection, and check your contract before cancelling, as early termination charges may apply.
How do I get my rental deposit back when I move out in Cyprus?
Leave the property clean, photograph it, hand back the keys with a signed note, and give the landlord your final meter readings and closed utility accounts. Deductions should be limited to unpaid rent, unpaid bills and damage beyond normal wear and tear.
Useful links
- TPC Movers – House moving service (Limassol and across Cyprus)Free estimate, packing, transport and furniture assembly
- PPS Worldwide Moving – removals and relocationsRemoval services in Cyprus and abroad, storage and packing material
- Cyprus Post – Application for Mail Redirection (form T.Y.1)€10 in stamps, up to six months
- Tax For All portalChange your address in the Profile section (CY Login)
- EOA Lemesos – water supply FAQsDisconnection, transfer and deposit rules in the Limassol district
- Electricity Authority of Cyprus
- GESY – Health Insurance OrganisationUpdate your details and find a personal doctor near your new home
- Bazaraki – classified adsSell or give away furniture before the move
Sources (8)
- Cyprus Post – Application for Mail Redirection, form T.Y.1 (revision September 2018, checked 25 October 2026)
- EOA Lemesos – Frequently asked questions: water supply (checked 25 October 2026)
- Politis – How to transfer electricity and water bills to your name in Cyprus (9 June 2026)
- Electricity Authority of Cyprus – Deposit table
- Tax For All portal (Tax Department)
- TPC Movers – House moving service (modified 31 July 2026)
- PPS Worldwide Moving – Removals and relocations in Cyprus (checked 25 October 2026)
- AngloInfo Cyprus – Removals directory (checked 25 October 2026)
