Moving soonish :)

Member since 06 March 2013

TheLizardKingMember10 March 2013 16:18:25

Hello,

Short introduction. Moving down from Finland. I am 30 years old and for a few years already I have been toying with the idea of moving to Malta.

So as it happens I just got the news that I landed a job over there and in a few days I will know the exact date of arrival. I guess something like 2-4weeks. It seems I will have about a week from arriving to find myself a place to stay. I´d prefer Msida as it would be in the neighbourhood of my work but it would also be close to the university since I have been thinking about finishing my degree over there if part time will work out.
Anyways..what would be some important factor to think about when hunting for a place? I guess right now is the coldest time of year there and it is probably very humid also..yes/no?
And is it even posible to survive without aircon?
I am very open to different options but what can i expect on a budget of 300-400? Or maybe even under 300...how big a difference is there between 250 and 350?

I will probably have a ton of more questions but this forum has already helped out incredibly much so thank you all for that

And of course as always...on the lookout for more cool friends and people to meet so hit me up
I love music and spend alot of my free time producing, playing instruments and singing. I also enjoy different sports...to play and to watch games in good company
And generally just hanging out, socializing and having fun

Thank you all from this forum...there is very much useful information here!

Spiridonov Serial expat

Member since 20 February 2013

SpiridonovSerial expat10 March 2013 22:05:00

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Msida is quite big From some areas (near Pieta) it's difficult to go to University every day, for example. If you find the place just near your work - it's a best solution.

For 300 you can find 1-bedroom apartment in good condition in this area. Ask for "University heights", not "Msida", from real estate agents.

matm911 Serial expat

Member since 17 October 2012

matm911Serial expat11 March 2013 20:08:27

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TheLizardKing wrote:
what would be some important factor to think about when hunting for a place?

Depends what you're hunting for
What company will you working for? You can get discount up to 50% on commission fee of some real estate agencies.

I guess right now is the coldest time of year there and it is probably very humid also..yes/no?

Coldest time is already over, this weekend we had 20°C and the dehumidifiers needs to be drained only 2 times a week now

And is it even posible to survive without aircon?

Yes, unless you don't live in a penthouse

I am very open to different options but what can i expect on a budget of 300-400? Or maybe even under 300...

There are not many offers for less than 300,- but all of my new colleagues recently could find a decent flat within this price range in this location within 2 weeks.

And of course as always...on the lookout for more cool friends and people to meet so hit me up

This should be no problem there, and if you like I also can show you where you can meet dozens of Finnish fellows, too

As you see, you only have to come to Malta ... and everything else will be not a big problem

TheLizardKing Member

Member since 06 March 2013

TheLizardKingMember12 March 2013 06:29:04

Oh thank you for the response
Yeah I´m not in such a hurry with the flat. And I´ll see..think I´ll get help from the employer in finding one also.

I am still negotiating about some details so don´t want to say anything about the employer yet

A dehumidifier is something I probably have to go out and get myself? Are these needed all year around or just during the most humid times? And I guess we are talking about the electric ones herew..not those cheap chemical thingies?

Oh up to 20 sounds splendid.. Had -14 still a few days ago in the morning when going to work..

Yeah I dont think it will be a problem to find friends

Thank you very much for the great pointers