Agent/Renting approach.

absolutely - but dont expect them to be too agreeable.....in my experiences over the last 4-5 years YOU have to be assertive and positive in your requirements and if they flout them in any way - move on to another one..its simple really.....

its your money and your choice. NOT THEIRS

toonarmy9752 wrote:

absolutely - but dont expect them to be too agreeable.....

I don't but I expect to draw on all my (limited) passive assertive skills.

definitely - and good luck Red...we will look forward to the reports on your findings and experiences.

Did you make up your list?
My wife and I are planning an initial one year rental on Gozo starting in the next couple of months. We are flying out next week to see properties arranged through a couple of agents so it would be interesting to see your list if possible.
Cheers
David

The agents will not read the list, not even your email if it's too long They pick out the necessary information and ignore the rest
Anyhow, the agents do not even know most of the landlords and their requirements and sometimes have problems to find the property since they never have been there before ... but, it's no wonder if you consider the variety and fluctuation of their property offers.

Markus

If I may help what are you looking for as I am not an agent but when I was looking for my place and found my temple:), I searched until I succeeded:) I sometimes rent my room for short lets to students as I have a spare room where I can use and  call a flatlet with a shower ensuite. It is separate from the maisonette old but well kept, in the courtyard surrounded by the garden  and what I see today I can understand what others go through, yes I  was lucky! it is on the outskirts of mosta...so around my area there are place for sale and to rent.

Good Evening:)

PM'd you

cobradd wrote:

Did you make up your list?
My wife and I are planning an initial one year rental on Gozo starting in the next couple of months. We are flying out next week to see properties arranged through a couple of agents so it would be interesting to see your list if possible.
Cheers
David

I have PM'd you.

Can you please also send me the list? We are planning to move again soon and I would like to make sure I have everything covered! We got the lucky the last time as the current landlord is super nice, but may not be so lucky next time.

Thanks!

Myrkur wrote:

Can you please also send me the list? We are planning to move again soon and I would like to make sure I have everything covered! We got the lucky the last time as the current landlord is super nice, but may not be so lucky next time.

Thanks!

I'll send you a copy/paste of hints and tips made by Toon, GiG and others but I haven't made my list yet, still got time and I'll be there in a couple of weeks looking as well.
I cannot accept responsibility for you getting 'everything covered' sorry but that's for you to do and it all depends upon individual preferences.
Good luck, PM on its way.

Great, thanks so much for the list!

redmik wrote:

I cannot accept responsibility for you getting 'everything covered' sorry but that's for you to do and it all depends upon individual preferences.

Wow ok I suppose better safe than sorry right. My lawyer friends also tell me to always cover my ass in all communications

Myrkur wrote:

Great, thanks so much for the list!

redmik wrote:

I cannot accept responsibility for you getting 'everything covered' sorry but that's for you to do and it all depends upon individual preferences.

Wow ok I suppose better safe than sorry right. My lawyer friends also tell me to always cover my ass in all communications

Sorry if it didn't come over right but please appreciate that what I have sent is the work of others, Toon, GiG, Matt, Scubaboy and others. I just didn't want you thinking that it was my list and that it was all encompassing.
Lynn's been on the internet again for properties to look at when we are out there in just over two weeks time It's early before our permanent move in July but it will give us an idea of the differences to between our expectations and what is or not available.
Good luck!

Good luck. We contacted an agent re a property which was advertised as being available in May only to be informed that  was already taken!!! You obviously have to be on the spot to get what you want.

biddy wrote:

Good luck. We contacted an agent re a property which was advertised as being available in May only to be informed that  was already taken!!! You obviously have to be on the spot to get what you want.

usually spot on biddy

the house I've rented is also available online ... but my letting contract still lasts 1,5 years

Redmik,

According to some current tenants, the issue is not detailing needs beforehand but reckoning with agents-landlords' amnesia later on. This article entitled tenants talk gives some insights into pitfall and issues which can arise when renting in Malta. Of course, this is a small straw poll but might be instructive when you do get down to going round places  in earnest.

Liz

Thank you very much Liz

Thank you Liz - this interesting, unbiased article reaffirmed what we've read on the forum.